Assistant Merchant III: Category Strategy & Growth

Bass Pro Shops; Springfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on merchandise

Healthcare benefits

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401k Retirement Savings

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops in Springfield, Missouri seeks an Assistant Merchant III to support the Merchandiser in category planning and execution across apparel, hunting, or fishing. This role emphasizes strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills and exposure to all aspects of the Merchandising team.

You will help with product assortment selection, pricing, onboarding and training, vendor relations, and go-to-market strategies, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and influence

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 experience.
• Years of experience: 3+ years.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial plans and open-to-buy management and key financial metrics i.e. SKU count, profitability, non-productive inventory strategy, markdown management, inventory turns and additional core financial goals.
• Selects vendor and/or category assortments and negotiations. Selects product, assortment, and pricing.
• Analyzes historical data, current trends, and competitor pricing, to identify opportunities, forecast sales, and inventory to develop strategies to maximize opportunity and mitigate risks.
• Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams and vendor partners.
• 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.
• Develops go to market strategies.
• Acts as the key stakeholder of the on-boarding/new hire training process.
• Mentors Level I and II Assistant Merchants.
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical ability

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

Job description

Bass Pro Shops in Springfield, Missouri seeks an Assistant Merchant III to support the Merchandiser in category planning and execution across apparel, hunting, or fishing. This role emphasizes strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills and exposure to all aspects of the Merchandising team.

You will help with product assortment selection, pricing, onboarding and training, vendor relations, and go-to-market strategies, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and influence