Associate Merchant

Overstock.Com; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k 6% match

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development program

Mentorship program

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Overstock.com is seeking a merchandising professional to support strategy and execution across categories. You will help build assortments aligned with customer trends and ensure products stay current.

The role offers opportunities to influence inventory, pricing, and lifecycle management within a dynamic retail tech environment. The position requires strong data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive approach to optimizing assortment performance and profitability across

Qualifications

• Experience developing seasonal merchandising strategies.
• Ability to analyze sales, margins, and inventory trends.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of seasonal merchandising strategies for assigned categories.
• Manage product lifecycles from concept through end-of-life.
• Analyze weekly and seasonal sales and customer trends to improve assortment performance.
• Coordinate product setup, pricing, and information.
• Support vendor negotiations and product development.

Skills

Merchandising

Vendor relations

Data analysis

Job description

We Go Beyond

At Bed Bath & Beyond, we believe that everyone should “Be You!”. Bed Bath & Beyond is a community that upholds a culture of understanding, acceptance, and respect. We believe a person’s individuality, traits, beliefs, and characteristics should be valued and embraced. Living by this ethos is essential to the success of our business. Our goal is to foster a more inclusive environment where every employee visibly demonstrates inclusive behaviors and respect for individuals.

Merchandise Strategy & Execution

Support the development and execution of seasonal merchandising strategies for assigned categories. Assist in building assortments that align with customer trends, brand positioning, and financial objectives. Recommend pricing, promotional, and assortment strategies to maximize sales and profitability. Manage product lifecycles from concept through end-of-life.

Business Performance

Analyze weekly and seasonal sales, margin, inventory, and customer trends. Identify opportunities to improve assortment performance and inventory productivity. Prepare business recaps and recommendations for Merchant leadership. Monitor key merchandising metrics and respond quickly to changing business conditions.

Product & Assortment Management

Own designated product categories within the assortment. Coordinate product setup, item maintenance, pricing, and product information. Ensure merchandise assortments remain current and aligned with customer demand. Support seasonal line reviews and product presentations.

Vendor & Product Development

Build productive relationships with vendors and supplier partners. Coordinate product samples, timelines, and deliveries. Support negotiations related to product cost, quality, and timing. Partner with Product Development and Sourcing to deliver high-quality products on schedule.

Customer & Competitive Insights

Analyze customer purchasing behavior and market trends. Conduct competitive shopping and pricing analysis. Identify opportunities to improve product assortment and customer experience. Recommend new products and category enhancements based on market insights.

Operational Excellence

Ensure merchandising calendars and milestones are achieved. Maintain accurate merchandising systems and reporting. Support seasonal product launches and promotional events. Prepare presentations and business reviews for leadership.

Who We Are

We’re a passionate group of collaborative problem solvers and creative innovators, working on cutting-edge technology. From building award-winning retail applications (with amazing AR functionality) to creating leading blockchain and machine learning technologies, each of us embodies a unique value and contributes a diverse perspective to the team.

What We Offer

• 401k (6% match)
• Flexible Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement, Leadership Development Program, & Mentorship Program
• Employee Resource Groups (LatinX, Black Employee Network, LGBTQIA+, Women’s Network, Women In Tech)
• And More…
• *Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election

Physical Requirements

This position requires you to sit, stand and perform general office functions. You may also be required to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally. Bending, stooping and reaching are also frequently required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and associates. This policy includes our commitment to ensure that all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status (including Vietnam era veterans), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other non-job-related characteristic protected by law.

Back to Bed Bath & Beyond Careers

Bed Bath & Beyond is committed to an inclusive, outcome-driven, and empowering work environment. Join a team that encourages you to be authentically you. Bed, Bath & Beyond is a tech-driven online retailer located near Salt Lake City in the shadow of the Wasatch Mountains. Though we began in 1999 as Overstock, our brand has evolved from a liquidation startup to a billion-dollar online home retailer. In 2023 Overstock acquired the Bed Bath & Beyond branding and we’ve been helping customers from both companies create their dream homes ever since. In 2025 the company acquired the buybuyBaby branding bringing the two iconic brands back together.