Associate Merchant - Spray Paint / Interior Stains
About The Position
At Walmart, the mission is to help people save money so they can live better, which drives every decision and aims to create the future of retail. As an Associate Merchant, the role involves advocating for customers and seeing products come to life in stores and online. This position requires a blend of visionary and strategic thinking, serving as the category expert, and leveraging Walmart's scale to impact the business and millions of customers globally. The role is supported by a deep-rooted culture and necessary tools. Walmart is a Fortune #1 company that aims for associates to feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. A career at Walmart offers a unique blend of complex challenges and a kinder way of life, with a mission extending beyond stores. The company is a world leader in sustainability and community involvement, empowering associates from day one to do their best work.
Requirements
- 2 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrate professional judgement throughout recommendations, decisions, priority-setting, and analysis of improvement opportunities
- Focused on execution and results as showcased by the pursuit of achieving performance objectives
- Always planning for and improving performance
- Adaptable professionally, demonstrating creativity and strength in the face of challenges
- Skilled in building relationships that are trusting, collaborative and cross-functional
- Microsoft Office, Negotiating with third-party suppliers, Pricing, site merchandising, planning or inventory, or related area
- Bachelors: Business, Bachelors: Merchandising
Responsibilities
- Establish strategy, manage budgets to drive profitable growth, and use vision and creativity to impact the customer experience
- Use influencing and leadership skills to build partnerships with suppliers, vendors, business partners and other Associate Merchants
- Make decisions about nearly every aspect of products including replenishment, supply chain, manufacturers, store operations, planning, assortment, layouts, budgets, modular, and pricing
- Work with the Product Development and Sourcing team to create new products for Private Brands
- Know customers and suppliers better than anyone and always think about what is next for the business
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Incentive awards for your performance
- 401(k) match
- Stock purchase plan
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Multiple health plans (medical, vision, dental coverage)
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Company-paid life insurance
- Family care leave
- Bereavement
- Jury duty
- Voting leave
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities)
- Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for by Walmart (for Live Better U programs)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
