Associate Merchant: Product & Category Strategy

Lowe's; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe's Companies, Inc. in Mooresville, NC seeks an Associate Merchant to support the Merchant team with product strategies aligned to business objectives and financial goals.

The role involves business analysis, product reviews, and vendor meetings to execute strategy and grow assortment. You will help manage relationships with vendors and cross-functional partners while developing a strong understanding of industry trends and category tactics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 1 year professional or retail experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for specified portion of product assortments and groups.
• Supports Merchant teams and executes tasks to deliver on strategic objectives.
• Partners with leader and cross-functional partners to assist in building product assortment and lines for specified categories.
• Analyze business trends and identify areas of opportunities and provide recommendations for improvements to the Merchant teams.
• Helps manage relationships and facilitate vendor interactions working closely with Merchant/Sr. Merchant.
• Builds and maintains strong understanding of the industry.
• Partners for specific category tactics and execution.
• May make product decisions for assigned product category groups.

Skills

Product assortment

Vendor relations

Business analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Lowe's Companies, Inc. in Mooresville, NC seeks an Associate Merchant to support the Merchant team with product strategies aligned to business objectives and financial goals.

The role involves business analysis, product reviews, and vendor meetings to execute strategy and grow assortment. You will help manage relationships with vendors and cross-functional partners while developing a strong understanding of industry trends and category tactics.