Assistant Merchant II: Growth, Analytics & Cross-Functional

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

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.