Director of Marketing and Merchandising, PLCB

Are you a dynamic and experienced leader within the retail industry with a passion for product selection, management, marketing, and merchandising? Have you managed multiple departments to achieve coordinated and successful results? Are you a data and goal driven operator who can balance the need of the company with the need of the customer? If so, then the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is excited to announce an opportunity to join the senior leadership team as the Director of the Marketing and Merchandising Office within Operations.

This position leads the Office of Marketing and Merchandising in the direction and execution of the overall market, planning, and product strategy for all Fine Wine & Good Spirits retail locations, as well as all licensed retailers. This includes direct oversight of the product life cycle, merchandise financial planning, product management and buying, vendor and licensee relations, marketing and advertising, and in-store visual merchandising.

This position requires strong leadership skills, the ability to share vision, develop talent, make data driven decisions, and inspire a team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills are a must. If you have you have professional experience performing purchasing or merchandising functions, this exciting opportunity may be the job for you. Apply today!

As the Director of Marketing and Merchandising, you will be responsible for advancing the PLCB and Office of Operations mission, vision, and goals through multiple bureaus and offices who focus on management of the product life cycle, design, and branding of our agency marketing strategy, merchandising strategies within our Fine Wine and Good Spirit locations, and management of our FW&GS E-commerce website. Work will include strategic planning, policy and budget development, and directing the daily operations of several complex bureaus.

You will be responsible to serve as the principal advisor to the COO, Executive Director and the Board on all matters pertaining to the purchase, merchandising, and marketing of products for the PLCB. This includes overseeing the formulation and revision of policies, and reviewing programs and legislation to develop executive policy recommendations that will enable the PLCB to be a retail industry leader. The Director is also responsible for the development of annual and seasonal buying and merchandising strategies, driving the total business financial merchandising plans, and delivering strong brand and customer relevance assortments.

For a complete understanding of the responsibilities and expectations of this position, please review the position description for more details.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week, and report to the Northwest Office Building in Harrisburg 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Nine years of professional experience performing purchasing, marketing, or merchandising functions within a retail company that includes five years of program and policy planning and development experience and five years of managerial experience, and a bachelor's degree in marketing, merchandising, or closely related field; or
• Nine years of professional experience performing purchasing, marketing, or merchandising functions for a retail company that includes five years of program and policy planning and development experience and five years of managerial experience, and four years of para-professional experience in marketing, merchandising, or closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes five years of professional program and policy planning and development experience and five years of professional managerial experience.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have five years of executive leadership experience managing a Merchandise purchasing, budgeting and marketing organization. Qualifying executive leadership is a position that reports to the CEO, president, agency head, or equivalent, and directs subordinate managers and supervisors; experience must include setting strategic direction, making high-impact decisions, and driving organizational success.
• You must have five years of experience in managing and/or oversight of product purchasing.
• You must have five years of experience with product marketing, organizational branding, and marketing design.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience performing purchasing, marketing, or merchandising functions in the consumer packaged goods industry
• Strong financial, budgeting, and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong communication skills
• Creative problem solver and strategic thinking
• Executive leadership ability

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation. An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. Other criminal convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.