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We are the nation's largest off-price retailer with over 2,000 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.
As part of our team, you will experience:

Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

Manager, Presentations & Initiatives

About this opportunity...

Manager, Presentations & Initiatives is responsible for managing 1-2 direct reports. This role acts as liaison between Merchants and Support teams in New York, Dublin, and multiple DCs on Merchandising initiatives or Business needs/requests. These can be driven by either Merchants or Support teams. In addition, this role provides Merchant support for purchase order structure as it relates to efficiencies in the supply chain and new/different order requests. The Manager, Presentations & Initiatives will leverage communication skills, relationship building, and training material creation in support of Merchandising end-to-end process. Responsible for maintaining high standards, consistency, accuracy and timely work.

The base salary/pay range for this role is $90,300 - $120,000. The base salary/pay range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

What you will do and what you will learn...

Responsible for the management and development of 1-2 direct reports who oversee daily ad hoc Merchant/Support requests, run analysis, and track team activity. Proactively manages Merchant expectations; sets high performance standards, holds team to agreed-upon deadlines and provides actionable feedback.
Document & maintain processes. Collaborate with key Support partners in order to create and train a single version of the truth for Merchants to support Merchandising end-to-end process. Create and maintain Merchant manuals for businesses with unique/complex PO needs. Identify & maintain area-specific Merchant/Vendor best practices for purchase order writing. Recognize, in partnership with Director, process need based on team's ad hoc efforts.
Lead large ad hoc Merchant or Business requests that have a larger impact to Supply Chain or involves multiple Merchant teams. This includes project/process work, as well as a focus on unique/large/sensitive complex buys. Project/process work to include those requested by the business as well as those recognized by the team.
Manage repeatable process work including analysis & recommendations. Includes reviewing/updating security tagging, fast SKUs, branded & luxury handbags, and more.
Must maintain proficiency in all merchandising systems, Microsoft Office (specifically Excel, PowerPoint).

What you need to be successful...

Bachelor's degree required.
Demonstrated ability to drive work of self & others.
Demonstrated proficiency in decision-making and prioritizing.
Highly effective verbal & written communication.
Ability to strategically plan and execute.
Strong PC skills, with an emphasis on effective training materials in PowerPoint & Excel analysis.
5+ years' work experience.

Perks and Benefits of joining our team...

Our Associates are at the heart of everything we do and we're proud to offer a range of benefits that reflect how much we value their contributions. Here's a peek into what you can expect as an eligible Ross Associate:

A broad range of affordable health insurance options & personal medical plan concierge
401(k) with employer match and Life insurance
Ample PTO including accrued vacation, paid holidays, diversity day, summer Fridays and the ability to purchase additional vacation.
Employee stock purchase plan
Access to health and wellness benefits such as BetterHelp and Headspace
Charitable donations matched by Ross Stores Foundation
And more....

*benefits vary by level and position and are subject to change

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