Associate Merchant (Laundry & Household Cleaning) at BJ's Wholesale Club

Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Retail, WholesaleIndustries

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 independently in a fast-paced environment
Availability for hybrid role (Tuesday through Thursday in-office at BJ's Club Support Center in Marlborough, MA; Monday and Friday remote)

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
Implements category pricing strategy and executes exit strategies on slow selling items
Assesses pricing based on knowledge of competitive landscape, sales and margin objectives, 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