Category Merchant

BJ's Wholesale Club

Marlborough, MA, United States
Base: $95,000.00 - $135,000.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Hybrid
Category performance management
Competitive merchandise assortment
Vendor negotiation and relationship building
The Category Merchant sets the strategy and drives growth of the business for assigned categories, including product selection, vendor negotiation, promotions, and providing leadership to the merchandise team

Job Summary

  • The Category Merchant sets the strategy and drives growth of the business for assigned categories, including product selection, vendor negotiation, promotions, and providing leadership to the merchandise team.
  • Responsible for the performance of assigned categories including driving growth, category profitability and customer experience.
  • BJ’s offers a comprehensive benefits package including weekly pay, free memberships, generous PTO, flexible health benefits, a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Matching Summary

The Category Merchant sets the strategy and drives growth of the business for assigned categories, including product selection, vendor negotiation, promotions, and providing leadership to the merchandise team.

Salary

Base: $95,000.00 - $135,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Category performance management
  • Competitive merchandise assortment
  • Vendor negotiation and relationship building
  • Sales and margin plan development
  • Merchandising strategy communication
  • Price management and indexing

Nice-to-have

  • Credibility and responsiveness
  • Capitalize on opportunities
  • Mitigate risks
  • Professional development opportunities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or operations
  • 4+ years merchandising/category management experience
  • Negotiation skills
  • Decision-making ability
  • Strong communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Organizational skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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