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Director of Marketing and Merchandising, PLCB
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Director of Marketing and Merchandising, PLCB
Salary
$112,450.00 - $167,179.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2024-11267
Department
SL Liquor Control Board
Division
LC Merchandising
Opening Date
11/04/2024
Closing Date
11/10/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
U8853
Position Number
00089259
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
A3
Pay Group
ST12
Bureau / Division Code
00268170
Bureau / Division
Marketing and Merchandising
Worksite Address
910 Capital Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17124
Contact Name
Rita Jones
Contact Phone
717.###.####
Contact Email
...@pa.gov
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THE POSITION
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is excited to announce an opportunity to join the senior leadership team! The Marketing and Merchandising Office has an opening for the Director.
This position leads the Marketing and Merchandising Office 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 activities related to 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 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!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As the Director of Marketing and Merchandising, you will be responsible for strategic planning, policy development, and administration of the statewide program for purchasing, product marketing, branding, and design of the Fine Wine & Good Spirit stores within the PLCB. This professional serves as the principal advisor and subject matter expert on all matters pertaining to the purchase and marketing of products for the PLCB, in addition to overseeing the formulation of new policies, developing and revising policies and procedures, and researching and reviewing programs and legislation to develop executive policy recommendations that will enable the PLCB to be a retail industry leader. Within this role, you will develop, implement, and administer marketing, merchandising, and financial plans and strategies, promote new products to consumers, and coordinate and administer all purchasing and e-commerce sales conducted by the PLCB.
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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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
+ Nine years of professional experience performing purchasing, marketing, or merchandising functions that includes three years of program and policy planning and development experience and four years of supervisory 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 that includes three years of program and policy planning and development experience and four years of supervisory 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 three years of professional program and policy planning and development experience and four years of professional supervisory experience.
Additional Requirements:
+ You must have five years of executive leadership experience managing a Merchandise purchasing, budgeting and marketing organization.
+ 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):
+ Strong financial and analytical skills
+ Proficiency with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
+ Strong communication skills
+ Creative problem solver and strategic thinking
+ Leadership ability
Legal Requirements:
+ A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
+ 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 willnotbe 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.
Veterans:
+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ...@pa.gov .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
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.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little extras that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
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How much full-time professional experience do you have performing purchasing, marketing, or merchandising functions that includes three years of program and policy planning and development experience?
+ 9 years or more
+ 8 but less than 9 years
+ 7 but less than 8 years
+ 6 but less than 7 years
+ Less than 7 years
+ None
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
Do you possess four or more years of professional supervisory experience in a retail chain store environment that included experience in marketing, merchandising?
+ Yes
+ No
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
How much graduate coursework have you completed in marketing, merchandising, or closely related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
+ 30 credits or more
+ Less than 30 credits
+ None
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Additional Requirement: Do you have five years of executive leadership experience managing a Merchandise purchasing, budgeting, and marketing organization?
+ Yes
+ No
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
08
Additional Requirement: Do you have five years of experience with product purchasing?
+ Yes
+ No
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Additional Requirement: Do you have five years of experience with product marketing, organizational branding, and marketing design?
+ Yes
+ No
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Preferred Qualification: Do you have experience in positions requiring strong financial and analytical skills?
+ Yes
+ No
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
14
Preferred Qualification: Do you have proficiency with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook?
+ Yes
+ No
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Preferred Qualification: Do you have experience in positions requiring strong communication skills?
+ Yes
+ No
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Preferred Qualification: Do you have experience in positions requiring the ability to think strategically and creatively solve problems?
+ Yes
+ No
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Preferred Qualification: Do you have experience in positions requiring leadership skills and abilities?
+ Yes
+ No
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
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