Assistant Merchant I: Marine Accessories & Water Sports

Bass Pro Outdoor World; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

401k Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Bass Pro Cares Fund

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops in Springfield, MO is seeking an Assistant Merchant I to support the Merchandiser across category planning, assortment selection, pricing, space planning, promotions, and inventory analysis.

The role requires strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with preference for end-user experience in apparel, hunting, or fishing merchandise. Growth opportunities span a broad range of merchant functions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Product Development, Merchandising preferred.
• 0–1 year of experience in merchandising or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial plans and business strategy.
• Analyze historical data, trends, and competitor pricing to forecast sales and inventory; develop strategies to maximize opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and vendor partners.
• Balance workload priorities to ensure successful execution of business initiatives.
• Assist in the development of Proprietary Product, identifying market trends, and developing product and price structures.
• Assist Merchant and Product Development team with product specifications, sourcing, forecasting, and marketing strategy.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical ability

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Supply Chain/Product Development/Merchandising

Job description

Bass Pro Shops in Springfield, MO is seeking an Assistant Merchant I to support the Merchandiser across category planning, assortment selection, pricing, space planning, promotions, and inventory analysis.

The role requires strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with preference for end-user experience in apparel, hunting, or fishing merchandise. Growth opportunities span a broad range of merchant functions.