Assistant Merchant I-Marine Accessories & Water Sports

Bass Pro Outdoor World; Springfield (MO); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

401k Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Bass Pro Cares Fund

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical ability

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

Jobbeschreibung

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!

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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.

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