Associate Account Merchant

Caleres • Saint Louis, MO

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic and thriving footwear company as an Associate Account Merchant in St. Louis, MO where you'll have the opportunity to support key retail partnerships, analyze business performance, and help drive assortment and inventory strategies that maximize sales and profitability. If you have a passion for retail, enjoy digging into the numbers, and thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment, this is the perfect role for you! As a member of our team, you'll be part of a company that values results, caring, and learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 2–4+ years of buying, retail, wholesale, sales planning, or related experience preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
• Experience with inventory and Open to Buy (OTB) planning tools
• Ability to communicate analytical information clearly and concisely to both internal and external partners
• Highly collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to travel approximately 10–25%

Nice To Haves

• SAP and Business Intelligence (BI) experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support Account & Assortment Strategies: Partner with the Account Merchant to execute business and assortment plans that support brand strategies and achieve sales and financial goals.
• Analyze Business Performance: Monitor sales, inventory, projections, and promotional strategies through daily, weekly, and monthly reporting to identify opportunities that improve sales, margin, and inventory turn.
• Manage Inventory & Replenishment: Support initial buy allocations, weekly replenishment, fill-ins, and store and digital inventory to ensure the right product is available at the right time.
• Execute Buying Operations: Manage key buying office functions, including sizing and writing orders, markdowns, dropship setup and maintenance, while ensuring buying and shipping deadlines are met.
• Identify Business Opportunities: Analyze performance across categories, regions, climates, and consumer feedback to identify opportunities that support both short- and long-term business goals.
• Build Planning Expertise: Develop a strong understanding of Open to Buy (OTB), financial productivity, and retail and wholesale planning to support informed business decisions.

Benefits

• 30% Associate Discount across Famous Footwear and Caleres brands
• 401k
• health benefits
• PTO
• Access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday
• Free, 24/7 confidential support and resources through CompPsych EAP for eligible associates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level