Assistant Merchant II-Fishing Apparel

Bass Pro Outdoor World; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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!

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops is seeking an Assistant Merchant II to support category planning and execution across apparel, hunting or fishing lines. You will assist in assortment selection, pricing, promotions, and vendor negotiations, using data to drive sales and optimize inventory.

This role emphasizes strong analytical and communication skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment with omni-channel experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred degree: Bachelor's in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Product Development, Merchandising.
• Experience in multi-store and omni-channel retail; merchandising, supply chain, and/or marketing.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes data to identify opportunities, forecast sales, and manage inventory.
• Selects vendor/category assortments and negotiates terms.
• Assists in financial planning and business strategy development.
• Communicates with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Balances workload priorities to execute initiatives.
• Supports proprietary product development and pricing strategies.
• Assists with product specifications, sourcing, forecasting, and marketing plans.
• Onboards/trains new hires and supports ongoing training.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical ability

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Supply Chain/Merchandising

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Merchant II 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 position exposes team member to all aspects of Merchant team role and offers development of a wide variety of skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Analyzes historical data, current trends, and competitor pricing, to identify opportunities, forecast sales, and inventory to develop strategies to maximize opportunity and mitigate risk.
• Selects vendor and/or category assortments and negotiations.
• Assists the merchant in the preparation of financial plans and business strategy.
• Communicates effectively with cross-functional team and vendors 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 structure.
• Assists Merchant and Product Development team with product specifications, sourcing, forecasting, and marketing strategies
• Owns an element of the on-boarding/training process for new hires.
• 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
• Experience: Experience in multi-store and omni channel retail. Merchandising, Supply Chain, and/or Marketing experience.
• Years of experience: 2+ years

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 :

Develops objectives and general policies and procedures for a specific program or functional area of responsibility within general scope of established operational goals and plans. Day-to-day work and decisions do not require direction or review by immediate supervisor. End results are reviewed by supervisor.

Full Time Benefits Summary:

• 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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