Remote Assistant Merchant: Data-Driven Category Support

Clark Associates; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Remote; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401(k) matching

Paid PTO

Bonus opportunities

Life Insurance

Job summary

Clark Associates in Lancaster, PA is seeking an Assistant Merchant to support assigned product segments by handling data, pricing, and vendor communications to drive category performance. This role collaborates with Merchants and Senior Merchants to ensure catalog accuracy and effective vendor programs, while identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.

You will contribute to reporting and analysis that informs decisions and helps deliver value to customers, under the tutelage of the Sr.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• No degree required; relevant skills and experience welcomed.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support category management activities within assigned segments.
• Assist in executing category and vendor initiatives and gap-filling.
• Maintain and execute on product data, pricing strategies and merchant plans.
• Track program details, rebates, and carrying percentages for accuracy.
• Assist with vendor communications and documentation.
• Compile and analyze basic sales, margins, and inventory reports.
• Coordinate item setup, samples, and catalog updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Vendor negotiation

Product data knowledge

Data interpretation

Excel

Power BI

Multitasking

Initiative

Education

No degree required

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Clark Associates in Lancaster, PA is seeking an Assistant Merchant to support assigned product segments by handling data, pricing, and vendor communications to drive category performance. This role collaborates with Merchants and Senior Merchants to ensure catalog accuracy and effective vendor programs, while identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.

You will contribute to reporting and analysis that informs decisions and helps deliver value to customers, under the tutelage of the Sr.