VP, Merchandising
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Slumberland Furniture is hiring a VP, Merchandising. The VP of Merchandising leads Slumberland Furniture’s merchandising strategy, overseeing product assortment, pricing, and lifecycle management across all channels. They ensure a profitable, differentiated offering that drives traffic, conversion, and margin while aligning supply chain, marketing, sales, and finance to meet inventory and customer demand.
Key focus areas include Develop and execute merchandising strategy supporting revenue growth and margin targets, Own end-to-end product lifecycle from selection to exit, and Define category strategies and manage assortment architecture.
Important skills include Merchandising Strategy, Product Assortment, Pricing, Lifecycle Management, Category Strategies, and Assortment Architecture.
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Since day one, back in 1967, Slumberland Furniture has valued love, dignity, and respect. Being a family-owned company, we are proud to offer a kind, friendly, and supportive atmosphere where we share a common goal. Our goal is to provide an exceptional customer experience and quality furniture for a great price.
Primary Objective & Scope of Position:
The VP of Merchandising leads the merchandising strategy, product assortment, pricing, and lifecycle management for Slumberland across all channels.
This role is accountable for delivering a compelling, profitable, and differentiated product offering that drives traffic, conversion, and margin. The VP ensures strong alignment across Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, and Finance to connect product decisions to in-stock performance, customer demand, and overall business results.
Essential Functions and Accountabilities VP Merchandising:
Merchandising Strategy & Business Ownership
Develop and execute a merchandising strategy that supports revenue growth, margin targets, and brand positioning.
Own the end-to-end product lifecycle: selection, launch, performance management, and exit.
Ensure assortment reflects:
Customer needs and trends
Competitive positioning
Slumberland brand identity
Balance top-line growth, margin, and inventory productivity.
Assortment, Pricing & Product Performance
Define and manage category strategies and assortment architecture.
Establish clear pricing and promotional strategies aligned with margin goals.
Monitor and actively manage:
Sales performance
Margin performance
Product turns and productivity
Make timely decisions on product expansion, optimization, or exit.
Ensure strong discipline around product testing and rollout.
Demand Planning & Supply Chain Alignment
Partner closely with Supply Chain to ensure:
Strong in-stock position by category
Clear visibility into product availability and timelines
Align on forecasting, commitments, and inventory strategy.
Take shared ownership of inventory outcomes, not just product selection.
Ensure product strategies are operationally executable.
Vendor Strategy & Product Sourcing
Own strategic vendor relationships and sourcing strategy.
Negotiate and manage:
Cost
Terms
Exclusivity and differentiation opportunities
Build partnerships that support:
Innovation
Speed to market
Competitive advantage
Hold vendors accountable through clear expectations and performance metrics.
Store Experience & Product Presentation
Lead development of store environment and product presentation standards.
Ensure alignment between:
Product
Visual merchandising
Customer experience
Partner with Marketing and Sales to create a consistent and compelling in-store and online experience.
Drive clarity on how product is shown, sold, and supported in stores.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Act as a core driver of the business, working closely with:
President (growth, brand, product direction)
Supply Chain (inventory and execution)
Marketing (campaigns and product storytelling)
Sales (store execution and feedback loop)
Finance (margin, profitability, and forecasting)
Ensure strong alignment between product decisions and business execution.
Eliminate silos and drive team-first decision making.
Leadership, Accountability & Team Development
Build and lead a high-performing merchandising team.
Set clear expectations around:
Ownership
Urgency
Decision-making
Follow-through
Develop team capabilities in:
Category management
Financial acumen
Product strategy
Ensure strong bench strength and succession planning.
Communication & Executive Presence
Provide clear, timely, and actionable communication to leadership:
Product performance
Risks and opportunities
Key decisions needed
Be a visible and engaged leader across the organization.
Actively participate in leadership forums and strategic discussions.
Ensure merchandising is well understood across all functions.
Measurement, Reporting & Financial Management
Own merchandising KPIs, including:
Sales and comp performance
Gross margin
Inventory turns
Product productivity
Deliver monthly executive-level reporting:
What happened
Why it happened
What actions are being taken
Partner with Finance on forecasting and financial planning.
Manage and optimize the merchandising budget and vendor investments.
VP Merchandising Benefits
Full Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
Unlimited PTO
401K Retirement and Profit Sharing
Yearly bonus potential
Car and cell phone allowance
Tuition Reimbursement
Generous Merchandise Discount
Potential Franchise Ownership
No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program
Bachelor's Degree in related field and seven to ten years of related experience; or equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and utilize senses such as vision, speech and hearing. Work primarily within a climatically-controlled office environment. Travel is required.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree in related field and seven to ten years of related experience; or equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
Minimum Experience Required
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Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
No
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
No
Drug Test Required
No
Compensation
$80,000.00 / Annually
Postal Code
55128
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
4022
Job Benefits
Full Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
Unlimited PTO
401K Retirement and Profit Sharing
Yearly bonus potential
Car and cell phone allowance
Tuition Reimbursement
Generous Merchandise Discount
Potential Franchise Ownership
No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program
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