Associate Merchant - Seasonal & Celebrations

Walmart, Inc.

$70K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Bentonville, AR
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or 2 years' experience in merchandising or related fields
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Experience in negotiating with third-party suppliers
  • Knowledge of pricing, site merchandising, and inventory management
  • Strong understanding of financial planning and operations

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate professional judgment in recommendations and analysis
  • Focus on execution to achieve performance objectives
  • Plan and improve performance continuously
  • Adapt creatively to challenges faced
  • Build trusting, collaborative relationships cross-functionally
  • Establish category strategy and manage budgets to drive profitability
  • Make informed decisions regarding product aspects like replenishment and pricing
  • Collaborate with Product Development and Sourcing teams to launch new Private Brand products
  • Understand customer and supplier needs to drive category growth

Benefits

  • Incentive awards for performance
  • 401(k) match
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Multiple health plan options
Full Job Description
Position Summary...
Associate Merchant - Seasonal & Celebrations

Relocation Required to Bentonville, AR

What you'll do...

  • You can demonstrate professional judgement throughout your recommendations, decisions, priority-setting, and analysis of improvement opportunities


  • You are focused on execution and results as showcased by your pursuit of achieving performance objectives


  • You are always planning for and improving performance


  • You are adaptable professionally, demonstrating creativity and strength in the face of challenges


  • You are skilled in building relationships that are trusting, collaborative and cross-functional


You'll make an impact by:

  • Setting the category strategy: you'll establish strategy, manage budgets to drive profitable growth, and use vision and creativity to impact the customer experience


  • Building relationships: you'll use your influencing and leadership skills to build partnerships with suppliers, vendors, business partners and other Associate Merchants


  • Making decisions: you'll make decisions about nearly every aspect of your products including replenishment, supply chain, manufacturers, store operations, planning, assortment, layouts, budgets, modular, and pricing


  • Designing, developing, and launching products: you'll work with our Product Development and Sourcing team to create new products for Private Brands


  • Knowing your category: you'll know your customers and supplier better than anyone and are always thinking about what is next for your business


Benefits & Perks:

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

The annual salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $130,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock








Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Bachelor's degree OR 2 years' experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Microsoft Office, Negotiating with third-party suppliers, Pricing, site merchandising, planning or inventory, or related area

Bachelors: Business, Bachelors: Merchandising

Primary Location...

1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

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