Junior Merchant

Adorama; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Scuba.com, a leading watersports retailer, is seeking a Junior Merchant to support the Water Sports category across Scuba.com and marketplace channels. You will assist with assortment planning, product performance analysis, forecasting, vendor coordination, and promotional planning to grow the category.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to develop a career in merchandising and buying.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent math and analytical skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with data and reporting.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn the watersports category.
• Merchandising, buying, e-commerce, or retail experience is a plus.
• Open to Buy, forecasting, or marketplace experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of assigned Water Sports product categories.
• Assist with assortment planning and maintenance.
• Analyze sales, inventory, margin, and product performance.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and Open to Buy planning.
• Monitor inventory and assist with purchasing decisions.
• Coordinate with vendors on pricing, products, and availability.
• Support new product launches and lifecycle management.
• Assist with promotional planning and performance analysis.
• Support product performance across Scuba.com and marketplaces.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multi-tasking

Tools

Excel

Job description

Scuba.com is a 1-stop destination for diving and watersports gear, offering certification classes, rentals, repairs and travel trips to divers of all levels. Established over 20 years ago, we are one of the first internet-based diver supply companies, known for combining deep industry knowledge with outstanding customer service.

Our team includes highly trained and experienced scuba instructors who have logged dives in destinations around the world—from the Galapagos to the Maldives, the Caribbean to the Pacific. Whetheryou'reexploring local dive sites or planning a bucket-list trip, our expertsprovidepersonalized guidance to ensure you have the right gear for any underor above wateradventure.

At Scuba.com,we’repassionate about diving and committed to helping others dive safely,confidentlyand fully prepared.

Our Leadership Principles

• Growth Mindset:We set high standards, embrace failure, and are open to change.
• Be Customer-Centered:We focus on the end-to-end customer experience.
• Take Ownership & Dig Deeper:We are proactive, use data, and avoid shortcuts.
• Think Like a Start-Up:We move fast, stay flexible, and celebrate every win.
• Be Humble & Respectful:We assume positive intent, listen actively, and support one another.

What You'll Do

The Junior Merchant will support the day-to-day management and growth of the Water Sports category for Scuba.com and our marketplace channels. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is analytical, detail-oriented, curious, and eager to develop their career in merchandising and buying.

Working closely with the Merchant and cross-functional teams, the Junior Merchant will assist with assortment planning, product performance analysis, forecasting, vendor coordination, promotional planning, and marketplace initiatives. This role will also have the opportunity to develop a strong understanding of the watersports industry, Amazon and other marketplace channels, and the overall merchandising lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working with numbers and data, and motivated to learn and grow into a Merchant/Buyer role.

Responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day management of assigned product categories.
• Assist with product assortment planning and maintenance.
• Analyze sales, inventory, margin, and product performance.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and Open to Buy planning.
• Monitor inventory and assist with purchasing decisions.
• Coordinate with vendors on pricing, products, and availability.
• Support new product launches and product lifecycle management.
• Assist with promotional planning and performance analysis.
• Support product performance across Amazon and other marketplaces.
• Partner with Marketing, E-commerce, Operations, and Retail teams.
• Prepare reports and presentations on category performance.
• Monitor industry trends, competitors, and growth opportunities.
• Responsibilities may evolve over time; employees may be asked to take on additional duties as needed to support business priorities.

What Will Help You Thrive:

• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent math and analytical skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with data and reporting.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn the watersports category.
• Interest in learning Amazon and other marketplace channels.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Curious, motivated, and eager to learn and grow.
• Merchandising, buying, e-commerce, or retail experience is a plus.
• Open to Buy, forecasting, or marketplace experience is a plus.

This role requires three on-site days weekly to ensure in-person collaboration, improved communication, effective teamwork, and real-time problem solving to enhance team synergy and productivity. A standard 40-hour work week is expected.

Pay range for this role:

$70,000 - $85,000 USD

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