Associate Merchant – Gift & Floral

Bachman's Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision

Life and AD&D

Disability Insurance

401(K)

Pet Insurance

Wellness

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PTO

Paid Holidays (6/year)

Job summary

Bachman's Inc. is seeking an Associate Merchant for Gift & Floral in Minneapolis to turn merchandising strategies into reality through vendor partnerships, product setup, and pricing activities.

You will handle purchase orders, vendor follow‑ups, and promotional campaigns while partnering with Marketing and Visual Merchandising to optimize product placement and lifecycle events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business or merchandising.
• 1–2+ years in buying support or retail merchandising.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.
• Experience in specialty gift/home décor retail preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders, including creation, tracking, vendor follow‑up, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate vendor communications, order confirmations, delivery schedules, and product samples.
• Support new product setup, item maintenance, and pricing accuracy across systems.
• Assist with pricing strategy, promotional setup, and campaign execution.
• Manage vendor relationships and finished goods sourcing decisions.
• Oversee product lifecycle activities, including product launches, markdowns, and discontinuations.
• Partner with Marketing and Visual Merchandising to support promotions, signage, and product placement.
• Participate in seasonal planning, inventory forecasting, and demand review discussions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Retail merchandising experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or merchandising

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Associate Merchant – Gift & Floral

Minneapolis, MN

As an Associate Merchant - Gift & Floral, you'll help turn merchandising strategies into reality through vendor partnerships, product setup, purchase orders, pricing, and promotions. This role offers hands‑on experience across all aspects of category management while helping create an inspiring shopping experience for our customers.

If you're a detail‑oriented problem solver who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and wants to grow a career in merchandising, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Duties:

• Manage purchase orders, including creation, tracking, vendor follow-up, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate vendor communications, order confirmations, delivery schedules, and product samples.
• Support new product setup, item maintenance, and pricing accuracy across systems.
• Assist with pricing strategy, promotional setup, and campaign execution.
• Manage vendor relationships and finished goods sourcing decisions.
• Oversee product lifecycle activities, including product launches, markdowns, and discontinuations.
• Partner with Marketing and Visual Merchandising to support promotions, signage, and product placement.
• Participate in seasonal planning, inventory forecasting, and demand review discussions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, merchandising, or related field preferred
• 1-2+ years of experience in buying support, retail merchandising, or related analytical/administrative role
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in specialty retail, gift, home décor, or seasonal retail environments preferred
• Experience with NetSuite or similar merchandising/inventory systems preferred
• Interest in pursuing a Category Merchant/Manager career path preferred
• Ability to work in an office and retail store environment
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work additional hours during peak seasonal periods as needed

Benefits:

• Employee Discount
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision
• Life and AD&D
• Disability, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(K)
• ID Watchdog
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO
• Paid Holidays (6/year)

Compensation:

$20.89+/hour

Don't settle, come grow with us!

Bachman's is an Equal Opportunity Employer