About this role
Position Summary:
The Associate Product Manager (Retail Buyer) is responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing the product assortment for their designated department(s), ensuring alignment with Camping World’s strategic goals and customer demands. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical skills, keen market insights, and a customer-centric approach to drive growth, achieve sales goals, and deliver an exceptional shopping experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Selection & Assortment Planning:
Own and manage product assortments for designated department(s), with a focus on creating a compelling and trend-driven selection of products that appeal to Camping World's customers.
Develop and execute monthly close-out and hot-buy promotional assortments that balance deep customer value with strong sales performance and margin profitability.
Develop product lineups that reflect customer needs, market trends, and competitive analysis.
Sales & Profitability Goals:
Achieve department sales, margin, and inventory turn goals through effective assortment planning, vendor negotiations, and pricing strategies.
Work closely with inventory planning, finance, and analytics teams to monitor performance and adjust strategy as needed to maximize profitability.
Vendor Relations & Negotiations:
Support product managers with analyzing and reconciliating vendor co-op agreements
Build and maintain strong vendor partnerships to secure favorable terms, maintain consistent product quality, and negotiate pricing, delivery, and marketing support.
Assess and select new vendors to enhance the product lineup and drive competitive advantage.
Market & Competitive Analysis:
Conduct regular market research to understand industry trends, customer preferences, and competitor activities.
Adjust assortments based on consumer behavior insights and market trends, balancing innovation with core product offerings.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with marketing, ecommerce, inventory, and store operations teams to drive sales and ensure cohesive product representation across channels.
Collaborate with the planning and allocation teams to maintain optimal inventory levels and improve in-stock positions.
Promotion & Pricing Strategy:
Assist with pricing analysis and promotional performance reviews
Develop promotional strategies and pricing models that drive demand while ensuring profitability and competitive positioning.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Retail Management, or a related field.
1-3 years of experience in product management, buying, merchandising, or related field, preferably in outdoor, camping, or sporting goods retail.
Proven track record of developing and managing successful product assortments that meet or exceed sales goals.
Strong understanding of retail math and experience working with margin, sales, and inventory metrics.
Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
Analytical and data-driven with proficiency in tools like Excel, ERP systems, and relevant retail analytics software.
Passion for outdoor activities and knowledge of the camping/outdoor industry is highly desirable.
Ability to travel, 25%
Key Skills:
Strategic Thinking & Planning
Creative Vision & Strategic Ideation
Strong Communication Skills
Data Analysis & Problem Solving
Adaptability & Resilience in a Fast-Paced Environment
Customer-Centric Mindset
Collaboration & Relationship Building
Why Join Camping World?
Camping World offers an exciting opportunity to shape the product landscape in the outdoor and camping space, surrounded by a team that shares your passion for the great outdoors. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities in an organization that values innovation and customer satisfaction.
Apply today and help shape the next chapter of outdoor adventures for our customers!
Pay Range:
$54,055.00-$78,945.00 AnnualIn addition to competitive pay, we offer Paid Time Off, 401(k), an Employee Assistance Program, Good Sam Roadside Assistance, discounts, paid parental leave (if eligibility is met), Tuition Reimbursement (if eligibility is met), and on the job training opportunities. Full-time associates are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision and more! Part-time associates are offered access to dental & vision coverage! For more information please visit: www.mycampingworldbenefits.com
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, veteran or uniformed service-member status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Other facts
About Camping World Holdings, Inc.
Since 1966, Camping World has proudly offered specialized products and accessories, expert advice and professional service to recreational vehicle owners and campers. We've grown from a single store in Bowling Green, Kentucky to the nation's largest retailer of RVs, RV accessories and RV-related services. With over 130 SuperCenters nationwide, a full-service call center and comprehensive website featuring thousands of quality products for RVs, camping, towing and outdoor living, Camping World is the premier one-stop-shop for everything RV.
Along with RV parts and accessories, we also offer a full selection of new and used RVs for sale; service centers with over 1,900 bays and over 1,600 technicians on staff; over 100 collision centers; RV Spa detail and refurbishment centers; technical advice from knowledgeable experts and hard-to-find parts.
As the RV industry leader, Camping World is always looking for new and better ways to enhance your RV and outdoor experience. Camping World is a big place, just like the great outdoors. We make it our mission to equip you for it.
What you'll do
- The Associate Product Manager is responsible for managing product assortments and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. This includes achieving sales and profitability goals through effective planning and vendor negotiations.
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