Sales Jobs in None, NC

Description

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  Identify opportunities within the dynamic mid-market segment, driving targeted outreach initiatives and harnessing the momentum generated by our proactive Business Development and Marketing teams.
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  Captivate potential clients with engaging product demonstrations and persuasive sales presentations that showcase the value of Meltwater's solutions.
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  Tailor carefully crafted proposals that not only address client needs but also exceed expectations, setting the stage for lasting partnerships.
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  Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the purchasing journey, guiding prospects with confidence and clarity through solution exploration and pricing considerations.
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  Champion win-win outcomes through skilled negotiation of contract terms and pricing, ensuring alignment and satisfaction on all fronts.
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  Seize every opportunity for growth by identifying upselling opportunities and nurturing relationships beyond the initial sale, fostering loyalty and trust.
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  Thrive in a results-driven environment by consistently surpassing sales targets and securing deals at competitive price points.
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  Foster seamless integration and ongoing success by collaborating closely with internal teams, leveraging collective expertise to deliver unparalleled customer experiences.

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  A Bachelor's degree or higher, showcasing your academic excellence and providing a solid foundation for success in this role.
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  A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in business-to-business sales is required, with a strong track record of success.
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  Strong negotiation skills and the ability to effectively communicate complex value propositions, ensuring clarity and alignment with clients.
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  Proven results-oriented mindset, with a track record of consistently achieving and surpassing sales targets.
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  Ability to identify upsell opportunities and maintain ownership of accounts, driving continued growth and satisfaction.
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  Proactivity in conducting targeted outreach and lead generation activities, demonstrating initiative and resourcefulness.
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  Excellent organizational skills, including adept management of the customer purchase process and proficient negotiation of contract terms.
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  Collaborative mindset, capable of coordinating seamlessly with internal teams for successful implementation and client satisfaction.
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  Baseline knowledge of various Selling Methodologies such as SPICED, MEDDPICC, BANT, or SANDLER preferable.
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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
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  Willingness to embrace the best of both worlds with our hybrid work schedule. This role requires you to be in the office 3 days a week.
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  The ability to legally work in the country of hire is required for this position.

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  Flexible paid time off that allows you to have an enhanced work-life balance.
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  Excellent medical, dental, and vision options
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  401(k) matching, life insurance, commuter benefits, and parental leave plans
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  Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones, because mental wellness matters.
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  Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance you need.
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  Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career.
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  Base Salary of $53,000 - $71,000 USD per year + quarterly bonus subject to the terms of the applicable bonus plan + uncapped quarterly commissions subject to the terms of the applicable commission plan.
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  Total compensation range for this position: $112,500 -$150,000 USD per year. Earnings are dependent on individual sales performance.

When you'll join: February 2026

Meltwater does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, and we actively promote a culture of respect, fairness, and inclusivity. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply and join us in our mission to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the world.

We may use AI to assist in aspects of our hiring process, such as reviewing candidate information and supporting evaluation activities. These tools are used only to assist our team through increased efficiencies. Every output continues to be reviewed by humans, and all hiring decisions are made by humans. We remain committed to evaluating candidates fairly, consistently, and in compliance with all applicable laws.

At Arbon Equipment, a Rite-Hite Company, your work makes an impact. We deliver industry-leading solutions that keep workplaces safe, productive, and efficient. When you join Arbon Equipment, you're not just selling or servicing equipment - you're building trusted partnerships with customers and growing your career with a company backed by the strength of Rite-Hite's global innovation.

Our Customer Engagement Specialist provides sales support to outside sales representatives for Arbon / independent dealers andis responsible formonitoring and addressing all inbound sales/service requests from current or potential customers.This position provides an immediate, "live person" response to requestscoming from Rite-Hitewebsites,andwillfacilitatea connection between the correct sales rep and the customer/prospect. In addition, this positionis responsible foranswering questions, supplying resources, and following up to ensure the needs of the customer/prospect were met.

This role has a hybrid schedule with a 7:00AM or 7:30AM start time.

What You'll Do

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Monitor a variety of customer communication channelssuch asemail, website, etc.) and respond in a timely manner to ensure a consistent and positive experience with Rite-Hite and all Rite-Hite representatives.
• Accurately manage all inquiries usingSalesforceand/or other leadmanagementsystems.
• Qualify and assign leads toappropriate salespeopleensuring the customer is handed off effectively and efficiently.
• Maintain a solid level of product and service knowledge. Havecommandof product resources available to customers (ex: the website) and internal stakeholders who canassistwith questions and issues.
• Assistcustomers with requests for technical manuals, literature, or other information or willforwardthe request to other personnel if needed.
• Track and report information on inquiries, leads, and other data.
• Work with Corporate Marketing toexpediteleads obtained from webinars, events, tradeshowsand all other types of marketing campaigns.Determinethe best way to follow up with the contacts and help to distribute the leads to the correct sales representative.
• Provide lead summary reports/results andidentifytrends in lead results for use by marketing and sales.

What We Look For

The successful candidate willpossess:

• Associatesdegree (A. A.) fromtwo-year college or university, 1+ years related experience and/or training
• Experience withSalesforceand Microsoft office preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Multitasking skills, with the ability to independently prioritize andexecute

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What We Offer

At Arbon Equipment - A Rite-Hite Company, we take care of our people - because when you're supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:

• Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.

• Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.

• Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.

Join us and build a career where you're supported - at work and beyond.

Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans.We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.

Description

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  Own and lead the Tech, Media & Entertainment client portfolio within Insights Services.
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  Serve as the primary point of contact for key client stakeholders across multiple accounts.
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  Translate business objectives into structured insights programs and reporting frameworks.
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  Ensure delivery excellence across dashboards, reports, executive presentations, and strategic recommendations.

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  Lead and develop a team of 3-4 analysts.
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  Provide structured coaching, performance feedback, and development planning.
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  Ensure workload prioritization and resourcing across accounts within the vertical.
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  Foster accountability, quality standards, and consistent delivery practices.
  
  

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  Oversee account timelines, scope adherence, and delivery milestones.
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  Monitor project health, utilization, and margin performance within your vertical.
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  Partner with Sales, Client Success, and Product to ensure alignment and scalable solutions.
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  Escalate risks early and proactively remove blockers impacting delivery.

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  Ensure consistent application of research methodologies and media measurement frameworks.
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  Maintain high standards for storytelling, visualization, and strategic clarity.
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  Contribute to SOP refinement and knowledge sharing within Insights Services.

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  Bachelor's degree in PR, Communications, Market Research, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
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  4+ years of experience in insights, media analytics, market research, or related fields, with 1-3 years of people management experience.
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  Proven track record in managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder insights programs with measurable business impact.
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  Expertise in research methodologies, media measurement KPIs, and translating complex data into actionable strategic recommendations.
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  Experience in Tech, Media, or Entertainment industries preferred.
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  Commercial awareness, including scope management and margin sensitivity.
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  Demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing teams.
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  Exceptional executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders internally and externally.
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  Business-level fluency in English (additional languages a plus).

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  Enjoy flexible paid time off that allows you to have an enhanced work-life balance.
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  Excellent medical, dental, and vision options
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  401(k) matching, life insurance, commuter benefits, and parental leave plans
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  Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones, because mental wellness matters.
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  Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance you need.
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  Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career.

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  Base Salary of $115,000 - $132,000 USD per year + 10% annual bonus paid in quarterly installments [subject to the terms of the applicable bonus plan] Total compensation range for this position: $126,500 - $145,200 USD per year.

Description

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  Manage and drive new business field marketing events and campaigns by developing and executing diverse events, mastering various marketing platforms, and coordinating the creation of all marketing assets for campaigns.
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  Act as the event expert for all marketing new business events run by the Americas field marketing team, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with overarching marketing strategies.
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  Support the sales team by providing assets, assisting in strategic marketing inbound outreach, understanding the customer and prospect segments of the field sales team, and identifying opportunities that align with company goals.
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  Optimize outreach strategies and contribute to nurturing marketing leads effectively.
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  Write, edit, and proofread copy for marketing campaign materials, and assist in managing the development of creative marketing assets such as landing pages, ads, and copy.
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  Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, design, product, content marketing, CX, and other marketing teams to optimize campaigns and workflows.
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  Support and oversee various projects, including events, webinars, virtual events, email marketing, material productions, and third-party partnerships.
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  Analyze Return on Investment (ROI) and evaluate the effectiveness of Field and marketing programs.
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  Assist Meltwater's corporate marketing team in the planning and execution of our annual flagship Summit in NYC
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  Travel to events to oversee on-site execution, delivering a polished, memorable experience that drives engagement and pipeline impact.
  
  

Retail Planner

ON-SITE - Charlotte, NC 28273

The Cato Corporation is seeking a Planner to join our Planning & Allocation Team!

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the successful development, execution and communication of stores and e-commerce financial plans for assigned areas of business. Responsible to project open to buy sales, markdowns and inventory at the department and class level. Identify risks and opportunities and communicate recommendations to merchant partners as well as management. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with the allocation and merchant teams. Provide support to Senior Planner and merchant team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain weekly open to buy for assigned area of business to identify risks and opportunities by class
• Project sales, markdowns and inventory
• Manage receipt flow
• Present open to buy to management monthly
• Develop markdown criteria
• Project e-commerce sales and markdowns for the division
• Analyze lost sales
• Provide merchant team with buy recommendations
• Evaluate e-commerce performance class and make recommendations to the merchant team
• Responsible for the end to end development of pre-season stores and e-commerce financial plans
• Create month to month plans for stores and e-commerce at the class level
• Partner with Senior Planner to develop style counts by department
• Quarterly analysis and hindsight
• Provide quantitative analysis to teams for hindsight and strategy meetings
• Analyze size selling for stores and e-commerce utilizing lost sales by size
• Make recommendations based upon analysis for the hindsight and strategy meetings with merchant team and management
• Manage the forecasting and recommendations for replenishment items
• Develop sales and inventory plans for key volume drivers and make recommendations to the merchant team
• Manage assortment planning process
• Ensure departmental strategies are being executed
• Partner with merchant team on the breadth and depth of the assortment
• Work with Director of Planning & Allocation and Senior Planner on special projects and analyses
• Develop and maintain relationships with cross functional teams

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor degree required. Fashion Retailing or Business degree a plus

WORK EXPERIENCE

4+ years experience in Merchandise Planning and Allocation. Previous retail planning experience required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Strong verbal, written, communication and mathematical skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong detail orientation and problem solving ability
• Proficient at Excel, Word and JDA Enterprise Planning a plus

The Cato Corporation offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including Medical/Dental/Life Insurance package, 401(K) Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Plan, Stock Purchase Plan and more!

The Cato Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Johnnie-O is a branded lifestyle apparel company, founded in 2005 in Santa Monica, CA, that embodies living your best life. Its blend of Southern California lifestyle coupled with a hint of East Coast tradition and Midwest grit creates a truly distinct point of view within the lifestyle apparel industry. Johnnie-O is a unique lifestyle apparel brand providing classic, casual pieces for men and boys. The brand fills a niche in the apparel marketplace between the traditional East Coast “preppy” brands and West Coast “surf” brands. The Johnnie-O brand is both a personality and an experience that can be described as fun, fresh, tongue-in-cheek, accessible, active, and family-oriented.

Johnnie-O is a fast-growing multi-channel apparel company. We seek to attract highly motivated individuals that want to work as a team and share the commitment, responsibility, and discipline required to achieve our vision. We are a fun and dynamic bunch that is motivated to work to get the company to the next level. Our employees are smart, creative, and passionate individuals who meet the same superior standards we set for our products. We embrace talented people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. It is our goal to hire high-energy, diverse, bright, creative, and flexible individuals who thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Come join us!

We are looking for a curious, bright, detail-oriented, and energetic eCommerce Merchandising Associate to join our team and play a pivotal role in the continuing growth and success of Johnnie-O. Reporting to the Director of Site Merchandising, this role will help assist in all things site merchandising and beyond with a focus on our licensed product.

What You’ll Do

• Work with the team to help monitor inventory levels and communicate status on a regular basis.
• Ensure compliance with licensed guidelines and expectations.
• Maintain outfitting tool and other merchandising tools, pin or boost products based on inventory and product launch plans
• Ensure that product is reflected accurately on the website (product descriptions, size guides, product titles, categorizations etc.) by QA’ing site daily
• Weekly UPC audit (on / off report) to remove sold out colors, rearrange color order, adjust size and color tags, and make recommendations to pull up inventory or consider pre-order.
• With the merchandising team, create and maintain all product uploads and listing on , including images, tags, meta data, product deceptions, icon/badges
• Track on-site search terms to continually optimize and improve search to reflect latest product launches
• Support with pricing maintenance activities, including promos and end-of-season sale price uploads/updates
• Partner with the E-Comm Team to create effective and innovative online merchandising strategies to drive total category sales and profitability
• Be in tune with go to market strategies and merchandise accordingly
• Ensure site presentation is optimized and lends itself to increased conversion and demand
• Maintain strong understanding of customer experience data (abandoned cart, top products, AOV, etc.) and implement educated merchandising strategies
• Stay in the know on all reports related to D2C sales, site metrics, shop performance trends in order to react quickly to opportunities within the D2C businesses
• Drive dev & testing in relation to licensing optimizations - ideation, QA, variation creation, CSQ follow up
• Complete other duties, as assigned

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Apparel knowledge and brand experience strongly preferred
• 1-2 years of relevant site merchandising experience, preferably in the branded apparel industry
• Proficiency in Shopify or similar system, headless CMS experience, a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Knowledge of Google Analytics
• Knowledge of Full Circle ERP or others, a plus
• Experience working with different licensed leagues (MLB, NHL, NFL, NCAA, etc.), a plus
• Experience with InDesign and photoshop, a plus
• Knowledge of Optimizely or other testing platform a plus
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Thorough understanding of retail business practices and metrics
• Thorough understanding of merchandising and product management
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and effectively meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills

Benefits & Compensation

• Full-Time/Salaried position plus discretionary bonus opportunities, paid time off, and paid holidays
• Health/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life/Short-Term Disability Insurance benefits
• Employee discounts

Aside from a fun and unique working environment, Johnnie-O offers a challenging career coupled with a competitive compensation and benefits package. We value our employee’s time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and extensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision insurance, short-term disability/life insurance, flexible spending accounts, a generous time off policy including vacation, paid sick time, a retirement savings plan, bonus opportunities, and a generous employee discount. Casual dress policy, potential career growth, and a family-oriented working environment. This role is based in the Johnnie-O office in Raleigh, NC.

To apply for this exciting job opportunity, please send your resume to:

We appreciate your interest in our company and look forward to hearing from you.

The Associate Planner maximizes gross margin dollars & inventory productivity by providing the overall financial direction of a vendor(s) or category(categories) within a business. Associate Planners are primarily responsible for developing seasonal merchandise financial plans and by-door plans, pricing and assortment optimization for their portion of business. Associate Planners also work with Buyers in assortment and buy planning by facilitating layering of assortments and validating the profitability of purchases. In-season, Associate Planners provide in-depth analysis of product performance and make recommendations to maximize business opportunities.

Essential Functions

• Develop merchandise financial plans, vendor or class as appropriate, that support the merchandise strategies while achieving corporate financial goals both for the short term (seasonal) and long term (multi-year).
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in developing the merchandise financial plans under minimal supervision.
• Improve profitability by creating and executing the assortment plan and the initial buy plan through use of hindsighting and profitability tools
• Develop and manage replenishment budgets by providing analytics required for planning and managing replenishment programs.
• Improve profitability by driving sales, margin, and turn by analyzing monthly forecast performance against pre-season strategies and goals and making adjustments or recommendations for adjustments to the strategies and goals; manage the business through in-season forecasting
• Complete forecasts and recommendations for Monthly Forecast process to manage business in season and maximize opportunities through product lifecycle management
• Manage product lifecycle through appropriate promotions and markdowns
• Optimize profitability by driving the permanent markdown process & in-season POS pricing strategies
• Manage vendor planning and item planning as needed (i.e. ladders)
• Partner with allocation team to reconcile merchandise and by-door plans with store level opportunities

Education / Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience
• Specific work or project experience: Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office Suite
• 2 + years of retail/financial planning experience
• Prior Finance and or/ Retail Experience a plus

Knowledge / Skills Requirements

• Ability to analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends & risks, resolve issues, and recognize opportunities
• Demonstrates initiative in exposing and resolving risks and opportunities
• Communicates effectively and maintains relationships at all levels internally and with vendors
• Demonstrates intermediate-level proficiency using retail merchandising systems & tools to drive business results
• Demonstrates intermediate-level proficiency using Oracle systems & tools (e.g. SAS, RMS, APX) to drive business results
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external partners (vendors) to proactively address business needs
• Proficiency in excel
• Requires designated hybrid in-office work schedule

Pay Range

$65,000 - $90,000

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

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Johnnie-O Wingman: Customer Engagement Specialist

We believe that our brand is only as happy and healthy as its customers! Therefore, the Wingman – Customer Engagement Specialist plays a critical role in the success of the entire company. The perfect Customer Engagement Specialist is an advocate for our customer, striving to deliver superior service and to create a fantastic experience. We desire someone who is ready to take on a variety of responsibilities and be able to execute at a high level. This position allows an individual to experience and learn many areas of the company.

Johnnie-O is a branded lifestyle apparel company, founded in Santa Monica, CA, that embodies living your best life. Its blend of Southern California lifestyle coupled with a hint of East Coast tradition and Midwest grit creates a truly distinct point of view within the lifestyle apparel industry.

The Johnnie-O brand is both a personality and an experience that can be described as fun, fresh, tongue-in-cheek, accessible, active, and family-oriented. Johnnie-O has experienced tremendous growth in the past few years.

Location: Johnnie-O office in Raleigh, NC

Schedule: Full-time

Compensation: See below – DOE

Start Date: March 2026 or ASAP

We are looking for someone who will demonstrate the following qualities:

• Strong work ethic
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• A flexible and versatile team player willing to go above and beyond when needed
• Sales friendly people person
• Demonstrates respect, flexibility, and tact; excellent listening, reasoning, and negotiating skills
• The maturity, savvy, and good humor necessary to meet the challenges of a fast-paced work environment
• Highly detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to assess and resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways
• Ability to take initiative in problems that arise and recommend processes to improve the customer experience
• Full Circle ERP and Apparel industry - a plus
• Candidate should have a BA/BS
• Preferred: Intermediate Excel skills; Experience with B2B platform, eCommerce platform, and/or ERP system, especially order entry, inventory reconciliation, and returns processing

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Primary role will be to be the Johnnie-O Wingman
• Serve as the front line, on-call resource for multi-channel customer base via phone, email, chat and in-person
• Quickly and thoroughly solve problems for all customer transactions that do not go 100% as planned
• Data entry including, entering and adjusting orders, issuing invoices/credits, locating orders/invoices
• Order management in multiple systems
• Support the Operations/Marketing/Ecommerce/Sales teams on special projects
• Support Johnnie-O events and other activities as needed
• Availability during peak season required
• Some evening, weekend and holiday work required
• Carrying out alternate duties and taking part in special projects as assigned

Johnnie-O offers a challenging career coupled with a competitive compensation and benefits package. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual bonus incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations

Address: 1388 Highway 601 S; Mocksville NC 27028

Store Code: Store 0932 Front End

Food Lion has been providing an easy, fresh and affordable shopping experience to the communities we serve since 1957. Today, our 82,000 associates serve more than 10 million customers a week across 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states.

Primary Purpose

Support the management and duties of store operations to meet financial and sales goals. Build associate and customer relations and promote a strong culture in support of Food Lion Strategy. Maintain solid communications with the management team, all associates in the store and throughout the organization.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage all Front End operations including Service Center, Self-Checkout and Food Lion To-Go , if applicable
• Hire, train, and develop associates to meet department needs
• Supervise the performance of all duties and responsibilities of department associates; provide ongoing performance management training and conduct timely formal performance appraisals for direct reports
• Provide leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of our Brand, Strategy and Culture
• Support the achievement of budgeted financials, operating results and Food Lion To-Go KPIs
• Smile and maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with primary emphasis on fast, easy, flexible and friendly customer service all while creating a positive shopping experience for customers
• Role model outstanding, friendly customer service and use skills and knowledge to offer solutions that meet or

exceed customers' expectations

• Control store expenses through proper ordering, care for supplies and equipment
• Understand and use company tools such as; financial reports, average cost inventory system (ACIS), scheduling, productivity, ordering (CAO), business information systems, and Food Lion To-Go applications
• Perform duties that ensure department appearance, quality, variety, workplace safety, food safety and department sanitation are consistently maintained
• Ensure Front End schedules, including Food Lion To-Go, are written per standards, to provide extraordinary customer service at all times
• Maintain all Front End registers and equipment, including Food Lion To-Go equipment, and place service calls in an efficient manner which doesn't stall the execution of delivering expected outcomes
• Ensure all Front End cashiers review the weekly sales flyer and understands where to find key items and communicates unanticipated out of stock conditions
• Monitor shrink, ensure inventory, including money and monetary assets, are accounted for; provide coaching for associates to recognize and prevent losses
• Ensure proper control of all store funds and company assets
• Observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents
• Record and report all associate and customer accidents in accordance with established Food Lion procedures
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations
• Adheres to all company guidelines, policies and standard practices
• Maintains security standards
• Successfully complete Computer Based Training (CBT) and Training guide
• Provide recognition of accomplishments and offers constructive counseling when necessary as it relates to achieving customer satisfaction and service while building store sales
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A high school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Ability to lead and manage a team
• Strong understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills
• Demonstrated good judgment solving problems, making decisions, handling complaints, arbitrating disputes and resolving grievances
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
• Ability to use technical information to solve problems
• Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations
• Must be accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or similar accrediting organization as a "Certified Food Safety Manager" or will be required to attend company provided training and have the ability to achieve accreditation within the first 90 days of employment; Accreditation must be maintained while employed in a position requiring accreditation

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use computers, smart devices, and other communication systems required to perform job functions
• Ability to use hand held computers for orders, mark downs, scan outs, and inventory
• Stand 100% of the time, frequently walking short distances
• Ability to push or pull up to 2000 pounds using a pallet jack or float
• Perform repetitive hand and arm motions
• Bend and lift products weighing up to 15 lbs. continuously, 25 lbs. frequently, and approximately 100 lbs. on occasion
• Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials, and household cleaners
• Frequent reaching and grasping at waist level: occasionally above shoulder or below waist level
• Meet established volume activity standards for the position
• Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time
• Have sufficient visual ability to check invoices, dates, and other written documents

Food Lion provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions) national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.

Merchandise Allocator

ON-SITE - Charlotte, NC 28273

The Cato Corporation is seeking a Junior Allocator to join our Planning & Allocation Team!

JOB SUMMARY:

As an Allocator, you will be trained to evaluate store performance and analyze sales trends by location to maximize sales and profitability. The Allocator creates monthly allocation strategies, identifies and responds to risks and opportunities by store, and is responsible for ensuring that stores have the proper assortment to achieve sales plan. This position works closely with buying, planning and store operations making it a vital role to the company’s success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Allocate all merchandise in accordance with guidelines established by Allocation Supervisor based on monthly allocation strategy, assortment plans, buyer grid meetings and store performance
• Implement any special attention allocation store needs based on information/lists from Allocation Supervisor or Manager of Allocation. These might include e-commerce, hit lists, all tags, all store buys (ASB), trend lists, store ops initiatives, etc
• Allocate replenishment styles weekly based on approved guidelines
• Maintain accurate records of hold stores or new store development store inventory position. Allocate as appropriate to hit specified targets by department/class, ensuring appropriate opening inventory levels
• Using available information in JDA Allocation and OBIEE, provide all necessary business information to the teams
• Use all available reports to better understand and analyze store performance
• Maintain ongoing communication with store and field personnel, relay feedback to merchandising staff, answer store merchandising questions whenever appropriate, etc
• Visit stores in general vicinity of corporate office
• Attend weekly and monthly touch base meetings with Allocation Supervisor or Manager of Allocation
• Attend grid meetings monthly with buyers for area of business to see assortment for next month’s receipts; note specific allocation instructions in JDA comments after grid meeting/product review meetings

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Mathematical aptitude
• Working knowledge of Excel and Word
• Strong communication and organizational skills

The Cato Corporation offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including Medical/Dental/Life Insurance package, 401(K) Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Plan, Stock Purchase Plan and more!

The Cato Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.