Assistant Merchant II-Fishing Apparel

Bass Pro Shops•Springfield, MO

10d

About The Position

The Assistant Merchant II is a category-specific, cross-functional role supporting the Merchandiser in category planning and execution to achieve company goals. The position assists with product assortment selection, proprietary product development, pricing, space and assortment planning, promotions and advertisements, and reviewing sales and inventory data. It provides exposure to the Merchant team role and opportunities to develop a wide range of skills. End-user experience with merchandise categories such as apparel, hunting, or fishing is preferred. The role analyzes historical data, current trends, and competitor pricing to identify opportunities, forecast sales and inventory, and develop strategies that maximize opportunity and mitigate risk. It assists with vendor and category assortment selection and negotiations, financial plans, business strategy, proprietary product development, and product specifications, sourcing, forecasting, and marketing strategies. The Assistant Merchant II also communicates with cross-functional teams and vendor partners, balances competing workload priorities, and owns an element of onboarding and training for new hires. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of experience. A bachelor's degree in business, marketing, supply chain, product development, or merchandising is preferred. Travel is less than 5%. Physical requirements include regular computer work and sitting, occasional walking and standing, and seldom lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience.
Experience in multi-store and omnichannel retail.
Merchandising, supply chain, and/or marketing experience.
Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational, and time management skills.
Strong analytical ability and the ability to analyze data to make sound business decisions.
Ability to maintain and build effective relationships with cross-functional teams and peers.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, supply chain, product development, or merchandising.
End-user experience with a product category such as apparel, hunting, or fishing.

Responsibilities

Analyze historical data, current trends, and competitor pricing to identify opportunities and forecast sales and inventory.
Develop strategies to maximize opportunities and mitigate risks.
Select vendor and/or category assortments and participate in negotiations.
Assist the Merchant in preparing financial plans and business strategy.
Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and vendor partners.
Balance workload priorities to ensure successful execution of business initiatives.
Assist in proprietary product development by identifying market trends and developing product and price structures.
Assist the Merchant and Product Development team with product specifications, sourcing, forecasting, and marketing strategies.
Own an element of the onboarding and training process for new hires.
Perform other duties as assigned.