Merchandising Coordinator

Dealership:

Lithia & Driveway | Merchandising Coordinator

Lithia & Driveway (LAD) is one of the largest global automotive retailers providing a wide array of products and services throughout the ownership lifecycle with a vision to modernize personal transportation solutions wherever, whenever, and however consumers desire. With a mission of "Growth Powered by People," we are propelled by our colleagues and preferred by our customers, making Lithia & Driveway the leading automotive retailer in each of our markets. Our success is fueled by four core values: earning customers for life, improving constantly, taking personal ownership, and having fun. Our entrepreneurial, high-performance culture sets us apart, and our philosophy is straightforward: assemble a team of passionate individuals and cultivate an environment that empowers colleagues to excel. We’d love to have you join us on our journey.

The Merchandising Coordinator is responsible to provide expertise and best practice recommendations in regards to value-suggesting merchandising.  This includes photography vendors and technology for vehicles as well as parts.

Responsibilities

• Enforce merchandising standards by assessing virtual showrooms and working with dealership personnel and the Retail Marketing Operations team.

• Recognize opportunities for process improvements at dealerships, work with store and Marketing Managers to improve merchandising.

• Explore new technologies, hardware and software and educate Marketing Managers and dealership personnel.

• Keep management apprised of potential issues and opportunities.

Skills and Qualifications

• Organizational skills.

• Self-driven.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Keen sense of urgency.

• Excellent communication skills written and verbal.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or 1 year of relevant experience.

• Automotive retail experience is a must.

Competencies

• Does the right thing, takes action and adapts to change.

• Self-motivates, believes in accountability, focuses on results, makes plans and follows through

• Believes in humility, shares best practices, desires to keep learning, measures performance and adapts to improve results

• Thrives on a team, stays positive, lives our values

We offer best in class industry benefits:

• Competitive pay

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

• Paid Holidays & PTO

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Lithia Learning Center

• Vehicle Purchase Discounts

• Wellness Programs

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.