Director of Retail Planning

"Trulieve Grows One Patient at a Time"

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Director of Retail Planning - Arizona

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Position Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze consumer demographic characteristics, sales trends, retail landscape and other relevant data to interpret, financially plan for and react to emerging market trends and conditions.
• Determine appropriate competitive strategies to drive category product development, good/better/best quality planning and quantity, purchase, pricing, margin, promotion and clearance to maximize revenue and margin.
• Partner with product planning to develop and implement a balanced investment strategy by category and store type.
• Lead in decision making regarding prices, quantities, freight terms, allowances and product packaging based on the purchasing plan.
• Report to the executive team on the state of the category using financial analysis and other fact-based data in terms of current performance, new styles, trends, promotions, best sellers, etc.
• Research and shop competitors to ensure the Company is a category value leader.
• Travel to retail store locations as needed to conduct velocity walks; review and evaluate product mix and gain insight regarding quality or other issues and translate those findings into executable plans.
• Provide product development recommendations to the in-house design team; bring fresh perspectives to the table that reflect price point and design trend needs.
• Support Arizona wholesale revenue growth and margin improvement.
• Review and approve the accuracy of all strategic and technical information, such as product mix, item selection, item description, price direction, etc., prior to set deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in purchasing, buying, merchandising, brand management, assortment planning, marketing or related field required
• Supervisory/Management experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Maintain confidentiality
• Working knowledge of continuous Improvement
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong skills in agility, along with the ability to pivot easily when directions and priorities changes on short notice
• Proven ability to interpret analytics to inform, implement and drive strategies
• Proven ability to effectively lead in a fast-paced, highly dynamic & matrixed environment with a collaborative focus on driving business results
• Work professionally with customers and co-workers to efficiently serve our customers, treating both with enthusiasm and respect
• Display empathy, understanding and patience with employees and external customers
• Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquiries

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