Hybrid Associate Merchant: Merchandising & Analytics

BJ's Wholesale Club; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

BJ’s Wholesale Club in Marlborough, MA is seeking an Associate Merchant to develop category plans, analyze performance, and collaborate with vendors on assortment and pricing decisions.

This hybrid role requires a Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and 2–5 years of merchandising experience, plus strong analytical and communication skills. Office days Tue–Thu at the Marlborough center; other days remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or operations related field.
• 2–5 years of professional merchandising or retail operations experience.
• Knowledge of vendor negotiation techniques.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates on sales and margin plans and forecasts for assigned categories.
• Manages open-to-buy positioning and buys merchandise for assigned categories.
• Develops planograms and provides recommendations on assortments.
• Reviews advertising and promotion analytics to refine strategy.
• Implements pricing strategies and exits slow-selling items.
• Provides direction to Merchant Assistants.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

BJ’s Wholesale Club in Marlborough, MA is seeking an Associate Merchant to develop category plans, analyze performance, and collaborate with vendors on assortment and pricing decisions.

This hybrid role requires a Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and 2–5 years of merchandising experience, plus strong analytical and communication skills. Office days Tue–Thu at the Marlborough center; other days remote.