Assistant Merchant II Fly Fishing

Bass Pro Shops

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Merchant II is a category-specific cross-functional role that supports the Merchandiser in all aspects of category planning and execution to achieve company goals. This role assists the Merchant with product assortment selection, proprietary product development, pricing, space and assortment planning, promotions and advertisements, sales and inventory data review. This position requires strong analytical, communication and personal skills and end-user experience with product category merchandise preferred. (i.e. apparel, hunting or fishing). This position exposes team member to all aspects of Merchant team role and offers development of a wide variety of skills. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Analyzes historical data, current trends, and competitor pricing, to identify opportunities, forecast sales, and inventory to develop strategies to maximize opportunity and mitigate risk. Selects vendor and/or category assortments and negotiations. Assists the merchant in the preparation of financial plans and business strategy. Communicates effectively with cross-functional team and vendors partners. Balances workload priorities to ensure successful execution of business initiatives. Assists in the development of Proprietary Product, identifying market trends, and developing product and price structure. Assists Merchant and Product Development team with product specifications, sourcing, forecasting, and marketing strategies Owns an element of the on-boarding/training process for new hires. ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Requirements

Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience in multi-store and omni channel retail.
Merchandising, Supply Chain, and/or Marketing experience.
Years of experience: 2+ years
Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational, and time management skills.
Strong analytical ability, able to analyze data to make sound business decisions.
Ability to maintain and build effective relationships with cross-functional team and peers.
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Product Development, Merchandising
end-user experience with product category merchandise preferred. (i.e. apparel, hunting or fishing).

Responsibilities

Analyzes historical data, current trends, and competitor pricing, to identify opportunities, forecast sales, and inventory to develop strategies to maximize opportunity and mitigate risk.
Selects vendor and/or category assortments and negotiations.
Assists the merchant in the preparation of financial plans and business strategy.
Communicates effectively with cross-functional team and vendors partners.
Balances workload priorities to ensure successful execution of business initiatives.
Assists in the development of Proprietary Product, identifying market trends, and developing product and price structure.
Assists Merchant and Product Development team with product specifications, sourcing, forecasting, and marketing strategies
Owns an element of the on-boarding/training process for new hires.

Benefits

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Voluntary benefits
401k Retirement Savings
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Bass Pro Cares Fund
And more!