Garden Merchandising Associate: Shape Seasonal Collections

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)

Job summary

Bachman’s Inc. in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking an Associate Merchant – Garden to build compelling garden product assortments and manage vendor relationships. You will handle purchase orders, pricing, and seasonal campaigns to delight customers across store and online channels.

The role offers growth into a Category Merchant/Manager path, with collaboration across Marketing and Visual Merchandising, and a hands-on environment in a premier garden retailer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, merchandising, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in buying, buying support, retail merchandising, or related analytical/administrative role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar merchandising/inventory systems preferred.
• Ability to work in office and retail store environments; lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support product selection, finished goods sourcing, and vendor management.
• Create, track, and follow up on purchase orders; coordinate confirmations, delivery schedules, and vendor issue resolution.
• Manage product setup, maintenance, sample coordination, and lifecycle activities, including markdowns and exits.
• Assist with pricing strategy, promotional execution, and pricing accuracy across systems.
• Partner with Marketing on promotional campaigns, signage, and timing.
• Collaborate with Visual Merchandising on product placement across store and sales channels.
• Participate in seasonal planning, demand forecasting, and variance review meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Vendor management

Merchandising

Communication

Organizational skills

Office & store environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/merchandising

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Bachman’s Inc. in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking an Associate Merchant – Garden to build compelling garden product assortments and manage vendor relationships. You will handle purchase orders, pricing, and seasonal campaigns to delight customers across store and online channels.

The role offers growth into a Category Merchant/Manager path, with collaboration across Marketing and Visual Merchandising, and a hands-on environment in a premier garden retailer.