Merchant Canada-Fish/Marine

Bass Pro Shops; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on retail merchandise

Fun work environment

Competitive wages

Excellent benefits

Unlimited career advancement

Bass Pro Cares Fund

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops in Canada is seeking a seasoned Merchant to lead category planning, assortment selection and vendor negotiations across Retail Stores, Internet, Catalog and B2B channels. You will analyze sales and inventory data to optimize performance and drive growth.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, a BS degree in Business, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to align cross-functional teams including Marketing, Finance and Operations to achieve goals.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Business or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a merchant/category management role.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategy and growth plans.
• Negotiate with vendors and manage pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Finance, Operations to meet goals.
• Review assortment performance and inventory data.
• Oversee product information for online and printed catalogs.
• Lead promotional planning and vendor coordination.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Time management

Organizational skills

Pressure handling

Vendor relations

Market trend monitoring

Education

BS Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Merchant is a category-specific merchant role responsible for all aspects of category planning and execution to achieve company goals. This positions goals include category strategy and growth planning, product assortment selection, product development, vendor negotiations, promotions and advertisements, sales and inventory data review. This position requires strong analytical, communication and intrapersonal skills.

Essential Functions

• Works with Divisional Merchandise Manager to develop and execute all aspects of category strategic planning.
• Works with Divisional Merchandise Manager and Finance Teams to develop category financial goals.
• Works cross-functionally with Retail Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Analytics and others to achieve category goals.
• Organizes and directs review of assortment performance and review of competitive pricing.
• Oversees vendor pricing and program negotiations.
• Works with vendors to select the right assortment of products for all channels of business (Retail Stores, Internet, Catalog, B2B).
• Manages product specifications, works with Product Development team for sourcing, forecasting, etc.
• Organizes and directs marketing plans for Proprietary branded products, working with Marketing, Photography, and other teams to execute strategy.
• Reviews Sales and Inventory Data to help identify trends, optimize customer service levels, and maximize inventory productivity.
• Reviews Sales and Inventory Data to identify slow-moving inventory, overstocks and more.
• Responsible for financial planning process, monitoring customer reviews and quality issues, etc.
• Oversees all product information submission to Internet production team.
• Identifies market trends and develops product and price structure for products within Bass Pro Shops Proprietary Brands.
• Develops and selects items for promotional activity (Retail Flyers, Catalogs, Digital Promotions and more).
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Experience / Qualifications

• Preferred Degree: BS Degree in Business or related field
• Years of experience: 5+ years

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Computer literacy with strong Micro soft skills
• Ability to monitor and identify market trends
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work and make good decisions even under pressure and still meet deadlines
• Should be comfortable working with numbers and maintaining various spreadsheets and analyze data
• Ability to maintain and build effective relationships with cross-functional teams and peers
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills

Travel Requirements

Some travel required

Physical Requirements

Regularly walks, sit, stands and performs computer work Occasionally lifts up to 50lbs.

Independent Judgement

• Develops strategic direction, goals, plans and policies for an area of responsibility.
• Sets broad objectives and is accountable for overall results in respective area of responsibility.
• Authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance.
• Requires high degree of independent judgment and problem solving of complex problems.

Accommodations

Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Benefits

• Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
• Fun work environment
• Competitive wages
• Excellent benefits
• Unlimited career advancement opportunities
• Bass Pro Cares Fund

About Us

Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops joined forces with Cabela’s to create a “best-of-the-best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as “one of America’s Best Employers.”