Junior Merchandiser I - Apparel & Product Strategy

Bass Pro, LLC; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops is seeking an Assistant Merchant I to support category planning and execution for logo apparel. The role focuses on assortment selection, proprietary product development, pricing, space planning, and promotions, with emphasis on data analysis and cross-functional teamwork.

The position requires strong communication and analytical skills, with a background in apparel, hunting, or fishing categories preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong analytical ability with data to guide decisions.
• Ability to build relationships with cross-functional teams and peers.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial plans and business strategy.
• Analyze historical data, trends, and competitor pricing to forecast sales and inventory.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams and vendor partners.
• Balance workloads to ensure successful execution of initiatives.
• Assist in proprietary product development, sourcing, forecasting, and marketing strategy.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical ability

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Product Development, or Merchandising

Job description

Bass Pro Shops is seeking an Assistant Merchant I to support category planning and execution for logo apparel. The role focuses on assortment selection, proprietary product development, pricing, space planning, and promotions, with emphasis on data analysis and cross-functional teamwork.

The position requires strong communication and analytical skills, with a background in apparel, hunting, or fishing categories preferred.