Associate Merchant at BJ's Wholesale Club

Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Retail, WholesaleIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or operations related field
2-5 years of professional merchandising or retail operations experience
Knowledge of vendor negotiation techniques
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to multi-task and work effectively

Responsibilities

Collaborates on the development of sales and margin plans and sales forecasts for assigned categories
Manages and controls open-to-buy positioning and buys merchandise for assigned categories
Participates in negotiations directly with vendors on merchandise pricing, quantity, delivery, and terms
Identifies and implements merchandise packaging and presentation techniques that enhance productivity and execution
Objectively assesses merchandise mix based on consumer trends and business needs to develop planograms and provide recommendations on assortments
Reviews advertising and promotion analytics to evaluate performance, refine merchandise plans, and suggest adjustments to strategy
Responsible for the implementation of category pricing strategy and executes exit strategies on slow-selling items
Assesses pricing based on knowledge of the competitive landscape, sales and margin objectives, and price indexing and targets
Researches competitive landscape and consumer trends to ensure alignment with strategy
Identifies merchandising risks and opportunities and presents recommendations
Provides effective and supportive direction and guidance to Merchant Assistants
Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

MerchandisingVendor NegotiationSales ForecastingMargin PlanningPlanogramsRetail OperationsAnalytical SkillsCritical ThinkingCommunication SkillsMulti-tasking

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

The position is onsite.

What benefits does BJ’s Wholesale Club offer?

Benefits include weekly pay, eligible free BJ’s memberships, generous time off programs (Vacation, Personal, Holiday, Sick, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty), medical/dental/vision plans, HSA, flexible spending, and 401(k) with company match (eligibility varies).

What are the key requirements for the Associate Merchant role?

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in business or operations related field, 2-5 years of professional merchandising or retail operations experience, knowledge of vendor negotiation techniques, strong analytical and critical thinking skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to multi-task.

What is the salary for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at BJ’s Wholesale Club?

BJ’s offers a collaborative and inclusive environment with over 34,000 team members supporting clubs and distribution centers, committed to outstanding service and convenience for members.