Junior Retail Strategist at The Franklin Group Inc

Boise, Idaho, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Retail Strategy, Merchandising, Vendor Coordination, Pricing Execution, Product Setup, Store Resets, Field Support, Organizational Skills, Communication, Team Collaboration, Retail Programs, Signage Coordination, Fixture Management, Buyer Support, Operational Support, Training Development

Industry

Wholesale Building Materials

Description

Description Let’s share a little about FBS and then we welcome you to apply: We are so proud to be 100% Employee Owned. We hire owners, not employees! This means that employees earn ownership in our company through their work and build their net worth based on the company’s change in value over time. Once eligible, you start your journey to ownership with an annual gift of stock averaging 17% of what you make each year! For our seventh consecutive year, we ranked in the Top 10 Best Places to Work in Idaho. Franklin Building Supply is a lumber and building material company that has been in business for more than 45 years. We have locations spread across Idaho and one in Nevada. We supply just about everything besides plumbing and electrical to build homes. Our focus is on serving professional home builders. Along with providing materials, we install a wide range of products, including framing, overhead doors, insulation, gutters, siding, and more. We also manufacture some products, including trusses, cabinets, doors, and granite countertops. Our company is full of outstanding people who have been working for Franklin Building Supply for 10, 20, or 30 years. We’re working harder than anyone else in our market to get better every day, adding value for customers and improving the value of our company for our employee-owners. We are committed to working safer, smarter, and more efficiently than ever before. We are investing significantly in tools, equipment, training, and positions like this to help our team reach its potential. Along with competitive compensation, we offer competitive benefits that would be expected including medical/Rx, vision and dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, disability & life insurance, etc. Primary purpose: The Junior Retail Strategist supports the execution of retail and merchandising strategies across Franklin Building Supply locations. This role focuses on pricing execution, vendor coordination, product setup, store resets, and retail program implementation to enhance contractor experience, merchandising consistency, and overall store performance. Duties and Responsibilities: Orgill Program Support Execute Orgill pricing updates, receiving processes, and product changes. Serve as a point of contact for Orgill-related operational and merchandising questions. Ensure pricing accuracy and product alignment across locations. Buyers & Purchasing Support Assist with monthly Buyers Meetings, including agenda preparation, vendor coordination, and follow-up. Support bulk retail purchasing initiatives and store-level product allocation. Help translate buyer decisions into actionable store execution plans. Retail Merchandising & Fixtures Coordinate signage and fixture needs, ensuring proper ordering, delivery, and installation. Maintain consistency of pricing signage, product labeling, and promotional materials across locations. Support visual merchandising standards in both retail and yard environments. Vendor Management & Retail Programs Support vendor communication and participate in regular vendor meetings to ensure program alignment. Assist in setting up and maintaining retail vendor programs, tracking commitments and execution. Monitor program compliance and follow up on execution gaps. Store Resets & Retail Promotions Assist with store and yard resets, including product placement, fixtures, and signage. Help plan and execute power tool sales, Tool of the Month, and other retail promotions. Coordinate program setup and teardown while ensuring consistency across locations. Field Support & Communication Support store managers and yard supervisors with merchandising and retail program questions. Translate retail strategy and purchasing decisions into clear, actionable instructions for stores. Collect, document, and share field feedback with buyers and leadership. Develop and help manage an inside sales training program in collaboration with the Retail Strategist. Requirements Qualifications: Required: 1–3 years of experience in building supply, lumber yard operations, retail support, or merchandising. Familiarity with wholesale distribution programs (e.g., Orgill). Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Preferred: Hands-on experience in building supply or lumber yard operations. Experience with store resets, fixture coordination, or retail merchandising programs. Experience with Epicor and/or BisTrack systems. Comfort working with vendors, buyers, and store leadership.

Responsibilities

The Junior Retail Strategist supports the execution of retail and merchandising strategies across locations, focusing on pricing execution and vendor coordination. This role enhances contractor experience and overall store performance through effective product setup and retail program implementation.