Private Label Merchandising Manager

Summary / Position PurposeThe TestEquity Private Label Merchandising Manager develops branding strategies for own-brand products, focusing on assortment, promotion, and visual presentation to drive sales and brand loyalty, involving market research, data analysis, OEM product branding, team and close collaboration with marketing, digital and sales to ensure consistent branding and optimal product flow, from sourcing to shelf.Essential Duties, Functions And/or ResponsibilitiesStrategy & Planning: Develop merchandising plans, analyze sales data, identify market trends, and create promotional campaigns for private label goods.Visual Merchandising: Create compelling product brand visuals and displays to ensure brand consistency across all channels, and optimize the customer experience when buying Private LabelCustomer Insight: Create a VOC plan to ensure we align our customers’ needs for Private Label to our New Product RoadmapCross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Marketing, Digital, Content and Sales teams and to align direction, strategies and execute campaigns.Budgeting: Develop and manage budgets for merchandising activities.Performance Monitoring: Track sales performance, customer feedback, and competitor activity to make data-driven adjustments. QualificationsEducation and/or Work Experience Requirements: Associates/Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred 3+ years of online merchandising experience is required 1+ years of experience managing a team Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel is required Strong analytical and research skillsBusiness acumen and budget managementCreative thinking and problem-solvingExcellent communication and leadershipUnderstanding of retail marketing and brandingPhysical RequirementsAbility to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standardsAbility to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standardsThis position requires applicants to be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship; TestEquity does not sponsor applicants for work visas. TestEquity provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.