Merchant Associate: Category Strategy & Sourcing

Greenbrier International INC; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

401k matching

Educational Assistance

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Job summary

Dollar Tree's corporate office in Chesapeake, VA seeks an Associate Merchant to support Category Directors in assortment development and merchandising plans across all channels.

You will work with Category Merchants to analyze data, develop product selections, and contribute to promotional strategies, while building strong cross-functional relationships. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in merchandising/buying, with opportunities for a yearly bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 3+ years of merchandise/buying experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Spreadsheet and word processing skills.
• Detail oriented and well organized.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support Category Director and Merchants across all channels.
• Assist with assortment development and merchandising plans.
• Develop category strategy through analysis and research.
• Contribute to product development and promotional materials.
• Prepare vendor analyses and cost negotiations input.

Skills

Communication

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Creativity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Dollar Tree's corporate office in Chesapeake, VA seeks an Associate Merchant to support Category Directors in assortment development and merchandising plans across all channels.

You will work with Category Merchants to analyze data, develop product selections, and contribute to promotional strategies, while building strong cross-functional relationships. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in merchandising/buying, with opportunities for a yearly bonus and comprehensive benefits.