Associate Merchant (optical)

BJ's Wholesale Club

Marlborough, MA, United States
Base: $69,000.00 - $91,000.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid (tuesday to thursday in-office, monday and friday remote)
Merchandise packaging and presentation
Consumer trends and business needs assessment
Competitive landscape research
BJ's Wholesale Club is seeking an Associate Merchant for its Marlborough, MA location, responsible for merchandise functions, sales forecasts, vendor negotiations, and analytics. The position requires a bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on analytical skills and independent work in a fast-paced environment

Job Summary

  • The Associate Merchant is responsible for the merchandising functions for assigned categories, contributing to the development of business objectives, achieving sales and margin goals, executing the merchandising strategy, and providing analytical support, insights, and recommendations to the merchandise team.
  • Responsibilities include collaborating on sales and margin plans, managing open-to-buy, negotiating with vendors, and assessing merchandise mix based on consumer trends.
  • BJ's Wholesale Club offers a comprehensive benefits package including weekly pay, free memberships, generous paid time off, health benefits, and retirement savings plans.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

BJ's Wholesale Club is seeking an Associate Merchant for its Marlborough, MA location, responsible for merchandise functions, sales forecasts, vendor negotiations, and analytics. The position requires a bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on analytical skills and independent work in a fast-paced environment.

Salary

Base: $69,000.00 - $91,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Merchandise packaging and presentation
  • Consumer trends and business needs assessment
  • Competitive landscape research
  • Vendor pricing and terms negotiation
  • Sales and margin goal achievement

Nice-to-have

  • AI tools familiarity
  • Team collaboration and direction

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business or operations
  • 2-5 years of 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

Work Rights

Not specified

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