Position Summary...At Sam's Club, we're committed to developing the next generation of retail leaders. The Merchandising Development Program is a 24-month rotational program designed to build broad merchandising experience and prepare associates for long-term careers within Sam's Club Merchandising.
What you'll do...This opportunity is for Summer 2026 Sam's Club Merchandising interns who successfully completed the internship program and received an offer to return full-time in Summer 2027. As a Merchandising Development Program associate, you will gain comprehensive exposure to the merchandising organization through five rotations across Replenishment, Member's Mark, Planning, Digital Merchandising, and a Merchandising Category.
The program begins with a merchandising bootcamp and in-club experience, followed by four 12-week rotations and a one-year Merchandising Category rotation. Throughout the program, associates will build the skills and business acumen needed to understand how products move from strategy through execution and ultimately serve Sam's Club members.
In addition to rotational experiences, the program includes monthly knowledge sessions, cohort meet-ups, mentorship, sponsorship, and buddy support.
Key Responsibilities- Complete five rotations across key areas of the Sam's Club Merchandising organization: Replenishment (12 weeks), Member's Mark (12 weeks), Planning (12 weeks), Digital Merchandising (12 weeks), and Merchandising Category (1 year).
- Apply data, financial metrics, and member insights to support business decisions.
- Build knowledge of merchandising strategy, item merchandising, assortment, planning, replenishment, and supply chain operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners across the merchandising organization.
- Participate in merchandising bootcamp, in-club experiences, monthly knowledge sessions, and cohort meet-ups.
- Build relationships through mentorship, sponsorship, and buddy support.
- Continue developing strategic, financial, analytical, and negotiation capabilities throughout the program.
Qualifications- Successful completion of the Summer 2026 Sam's Club Merchandising Internship.
- Received an offer to join the full-time Merchandising Development Program beginning Summer 2027.
- Authorization to work in US without restrictions at the time of application
- Completion of an undergraduate degree prior to the program start date.
- Passion for retail and merchandising.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Demonstrated learning agility and adaptability.
- Solid foundation in financial and business acumen.
- Interest in exploring and responsibly using emerging technologies, including generative AI tools, to enhance research, analysis, problem-solving, and productivity.
Program Details- Duration: 24 months
- Start Date: Summer 2027
- Location: Bentonville, AR
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Program Structure: Five rotations across Replenishment, Member's Mark, Planning, Digital Merchandising, and a Merchandising Category
Skills and Competencies- Digital Literacy & Analytics
- Strategic Acumen
- Financial Acumen
- Supply Chain & Operations
- Strategic Negotiations
- Item Merchandising
- Assortment, Strategy & Framework
At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!
-Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
-Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
-Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $110,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location).
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Minimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business or related area.
Option 2: 1 years' experience in merchandising or related area.
Preferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Primary Location...2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America
