Associate Merchant - Kitchenware

Dollar Tree•Chesapeake, VA

1d•$75,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic team as a DT Associate Merchant at Dollar Tree’s corporate office, supporting the Category Director and Category Merchants. You will provide assistance with all merchandising business processes for all channels, including assortment development, execution of the merchandising strategy, and implementing merchandising plans for Dollar Tree Stores. This role involves category strategy, product development, vendor management, and market analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
3 + years’ of related Merchandise/Buying experience
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Spreadsheet and word processing skills
Detail oriented
Strong organizational skills
Able to work independently
Creativity
Ability to build strong relationships and work well within a team.

Nice To Haves

Retail/discount merchandising experience

Responsibilities

Providing analysis and research to assist in the development of the Category Strategy.
Assisting in the assortment definition and product selection for their respective Category.
Developing copy and text in support of Marketing for Category product.
Providing input to the selection of products from their respective Category to be included in a promotional program.
Developing and approving all plan-o-guides, display guides, flow guides, and planners for their respective Category.
Providing input to the Weekly Business Reviews and Monthly P&L of their respective Category.
Evaluating vendor performance and recommending sources of supply to the Category Merchant and Category Director.
Preparing analysis and reporting to support vendor meetings.
Assisting in the identification of new sources of supply, preparation for overseas buying trips, vendor selection, and cost negotiations.
Assisting in all financial and assortment planning activities for their respective Category.
Assisting in the management of vendor relationships within their respective Category.