This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1125914 The Vermont Country Store is currently seeking an Associate Product Development Manager to join our Merchandising Team. This role successfully manages specific product categories and develops new, unique, hard-to-find products for The Vermont Country Store customer while driving sales and profit growth across multiple channels.

Where We Are

This hybrid position requires in-person work three days per week at 5650 Main Street, Manchester Center, Vermont.

A Sampling of What Youll Do

Develop and manage merchandise assortment for assigned categories to achieve sales and growth objectives

Collaboratively build and execute seasonal and annual multi-channel business plans

Understand the competitive marketplace and pursue category opportunities that align with business plans

Review and analyze key performance metrics for products and develop a plan to address opportunities and challenges

Develop relationships with vendors and prospective suppliers to maximize quality and growth potential

Collaborate closely with various internal teams to optimize and ensure appropriate product assortment, quality, packaging, and presentation across all channels and touch points

Develop and lead product brainstorm meetings to identify new growth areas

Domestic and international travel as needed

Who Were Looking For

Energetic self-starter that works well in a team as well as independently

Combination of high creativity to drive innovation and high analytical skills to drive business performance

Passion for accuracy and innovation

Detail oriented with consistent and timely follow through

Strong presentation, listening, verbal, and written skills

3-5 years of merchandising or product management experience in a multi-channel retail environment or equivalent experience in a related field

Experience using Excel a must, pivot tables a plus

Who We Are:

An innovation-driven company, The Vermont Country Store is a family-owned multi-channel business that has been operating in the Green Mountains of southern Vermont for over 75 years.

What Youll Love About The Vermont Country Store

Onsite wellness center including free wellness visits and programs

Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered to full time employees

401 K retirement program with a 3% safe harbor contribution, potential employer matching and potential profit sharing

Contributions to the cost of childcare

Company paid life insurance. Short and long-term disability

Voluntary benefits including life insurance, Voya (accident, hospital, and critical illness), Liberty Mutual (auto, home, life insurance, recreational toys)

Numerous philanthropic programs including paid volunteer hours and matching charitable contributions

Potential for quarterly bonus

Onsite fitness facilities at most locations

Generous employee discounts at our retail stores, Yankee Surplus, and online

And many more!

More About Us

With deep, well-established roots in Vermont, we offer a unique work environment in a rural setting for those who enjoy the outdoors and mountain lifestyle. While we have always offered hard-to find products, we also offer easy-to-love careers in a variety of roles. Our Main Offices are located in Manchester Center, a tranquil Vermont town with numerous shops, restaurants, and cultural events. It is a wonderful location to raise a family with a strong school system and many activities for children. The surrounding area provides ample opportunity for hiking, skiing, and exploring the outdoors.

We like to say that the strength of The Vermont Country Store is in its people, so come join us!

Strength lies in our differences. Together the possibilities are endless.

Apply online at https://www.vermontcountrystore.com/careers