Early Talent - 2026 - Merchants - Assistant Buyer Trainee

Kohl's • Tallahassee, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Assistant Buyer Trainee, you will assist the merchandising team in analyzing the business, learn to drive key pricing and marketing processes, and provide operational support. This role is part of an early talent program for 2026.

Requirements

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience creating, analyzing and manipulating spreadsheets.
• Analytical mindset.
• Adept attention to detail and excellent multitasking abilities.
• Passion for products and customer obsession.
• Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation.
• Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company.
• Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Ability to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel.
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others.
• Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs.
• Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units.
• Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Analyze assigned lines of business by generating, reviewing and interpreting weekly reporting.
• Own pricing and signing execution, in-season maintenance, markdown execution and debit processing.
• Participate in marketing conversations ensuring Kohl’s is represented in a way that supports our product strategies while learning how to execute sample turn-in for photo shoots, advertising proofing and digital experience reviews.
• Actively engage in competitive shopping, analyzing trends and competitor pricing and marketing.
• Additional tasks may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed