Assistant Merchant I-Fishing

Bass Pro Shops; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops is seeking an Assistant Merchant I to support category planning and execution across apparel, hunting, or fishing lines. The role involves assisting with assortment selection, pricing, space planning, promotions, and data review to maximize opportunities.

Ideal candidates have strong analytical and communication skills, with 0–1 year of experience. This is a growth role exposed to all facets of the Merchandiser team, including proprietary product development.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred degree: Bachelor’s in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Product Development, Merchandising.
• Years of experience: 0–1 year.

Responsibilities

• Assist the merchant in preparing financial plans and business strategy.
• Analyze historical data, trends, and competitor pricing to forecast sales and optimize inventory.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and vendor partners.
• Balance workload priorities to ensure execution of initiatives.
• Assist in Proprietary Product development, market trend identification, and pricing structures.
• Support product development with specifications, sourcing, forecasting, and marketing strategy.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical ability

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Product Development, Merchandising

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Merchant I is a category-specific cross-functional role that supports the Merchandiser in all aspects of category planning and execution to achieve company goals. This role assists the Merchant with product assortment selection, proprietary product development, pricing, space and assortment planning, promotions and advertisements, sales and inventory data review. This position requires strong analytical, communication and personal skills and end-user experience with product category merchandise preferred i.e. apparel, hunting or fishing. This role exposes team member to all aspects of Merchant team role and offers development of a wide variety of skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists the merchant in the preparation of financial plans and business strategy.
• Analyzes historical data, current trends, and competitor pricing to identify opportunities, forecast sales and inventory to develop strategies to maximize opportunity and mitigate risks.
• Communicates effectively with cross-functional teams and vendor partners.
• Balances workload priorities to ensure successful execution of business initiatives.
• Assists in the development of Proprietary Product, identifying market trends, and developing product and price structures
• Assists Merchant and Product Development team with product specifications, sourcing, forecasting, and marketing strategy.
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Product Development, Merchandising
• Years of experience: 0 - 1 year

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong analytical ability, able to analyze data to make sound business decisions.
• Ability to maintain and build effective relationships with cross-functional team and peers.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Less than 5%

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regular computer work and sitting
• Occasional walking and standing
• Seldom lifting-up to 50lbs

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT

• Performs tasks and duties under direct supervision, using well-defined policies and procedures. Work is reviewed by supervisor. Limited opportunity exists for exercising independent judgment and decision making.

Full Time Benefits Summary:

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [e-mail].

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