About this opportunity
HD Supply lists this Merchant opportunity in atlanta, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Merchant – Hospitality National Accounts
Overview
We are seeking a Merchant to support a large hospitality-focused portfolio with responsibility for category performance, customer relationships, inventory flow, supplier management, pricing, and assortment execution. This role supports a $320M portfolio consisting primarily of national account customers and requires strong business acumen, customer-facing skills, and the ability to influence without direct control.
Required Experience
Merchant, Category Management, Product Management, or related merchandising experience
Experience owning business performance metrics, financial analysis, pricing, inventory, and assortment decisions
Customer-facing experience with the ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with comfort managing large, complex portfolios
Experience working cross-functionally across Sales, Supply Chain, Inventory, Pricing, Marketing, Finance, and Suppliers
B2B merchandising, product management, or category management experience
Preferred Experience
Hospitality industry experience
Experience working with national accounts
Experience managing supplier relationships and product transitions
What Success Looks Like
Exceptional relationship-building and people skills combined with strong business and financial acumen
Firm but professional communication style; able to push back appropriately while maintaining strong customer relationships
Ability to influence customers and internal stakeholders without direct authority
Comfortable operating in situations where not all variables are within their control
Strong relationship builder who earns credibility and trust over time
Adaptable and coachable with a willingness to learn the team's approach and business model
Able to manage scrutiny from sales teams, customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders while maintaining positive outcomes
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use data and sound judgment to support recommendations
Key Responsibilities
Manage category performance across a large hospitality portfolio
Support assortment, pricing, inventory, product lifecycle, and supplier strategies
Lead product transitions and ensure inventory flows appropriately through the business
Partner closely with suppliers and customers to navigate changing business needs
Drive sales, margin, inventory, and customer satisfaction objectives
Collaborate across Sales, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Pricing, Marketing, Finance, AP, and Customer Experience teams
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Who can apply
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