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Brand Manager - Pop Culture Merchandise Buyer (DCD)

DIAMOND COMIC DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

 

LOCATION:  Home Office – Hunt Valley, Maryland                                                           

DATE:  February, 2018

POSITION:  Brand Manager – Pop Culture Merchandise Buyer                             

DEPT:  Purchasing

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This entry level position works with the Purchasing Director, Purchasing Brand Managers, and the Catalog Department to identify, solicit, promote, and buy/sell profitable items to Diamond and Diamond's retailers.

The qualified applicant will develop strong relationships with assigned vendors, as well as work with vendors to promote the sales of their product in Previews.  Strong focus on developing business leads and identifying product with sales potential for Previews is a must.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Negotiate best distribution deal for Diamond and work with Catalog Department to properly describe items in Previews.
  • Work with Order Processing and Customer Service to answer queries and resolve problems with vendors.
  • Stay abreast of new developments in general categories by reading trade journals and competitors catalogs.
  • Pursue all avenues to get accurate information on new products and solicitations for the Catalog Department within established deadline.
  • Negotiate terms of sale, sell marketing services, and prepare supplier information on all new vendors.
  • Write up price changes, updates, and occasional articles for inclusion in Diamond Dateline and Dialogue.
  • Monthly review of competitor's catalogs; RE: 1) Pricing variance; 2) Special promotions they had with vendors.
  • Possible travel to trade shows to search for new products and nurture relationships with established vendors.
  • Stay up-to-date on all industry events and current market trends.
  • Assist in Spotlight and Featured Item selection for Previews.
  • Find creative ways to get rid of excess overstock inventory.
  • Review profitability of product listings with Team Leader.
  • Track movement and release dates for product.
  • Contact vendor regarding late shipping product.
  • Responsible for tracking and maintaining inventory levels for assigned vendors.
  • Evaluate and adjust inventory positions on evergreen stocked products based on sales velocity
  • Present Diamond’s goals in a positive, constructive manner to suppliers, co-workers, retailers, and sister companies.
  • All other duties as assigned

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • High school degree or equivalent.
  • Must be willing to travel and work weekends (trade shows) when necessary.
  • Knowledge of MCBA a plus.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft office programs a plus.
  • Professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Good organizational skills a must.
  • Strong phone manner and negotiation skills a must.