Associate Merchant-Workware

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

Do your Best Work in Mooresville

Your Impact

The Associate Merchant will assist the Merchant team with implementation and execution of product strategies that align with business objectives and financial goals. This role will support the merchant team through a variety of tasks, including business analysis, product review, vendor meetings, and execution of strategy

What You Will Do

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree Related Field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
• 1 Year Professional or retail experience

About Lowe's

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe's is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com .

Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.