Associate Merchant - Bath/Hair/FemHy

About the role

As a DT Associate Merchant at Dollar Tree’s corporate office, you’ll support the Category Director and Category Merchants by providing assistance with all merchandising business processes for all channels (including assortment development, execution of the merchandising strategy, and implementing merchandising plans for Dollar Tree Stores).

Responsibilities

• Category Strategy & Product Development:
  • Provide analysis and research to assist in the development of the Category Strategy.
  • Consult on the assortment definition and product selection for their respective Category.
  • Develop copy and text in support of Marketing for Category product.
  • Input to the selection of products from their respective Category to be included in a promotional program.
  • Consult on potential Merchandising business and systems improvement initiatives.
• Vendor Management & Market Analysis:
  • Evaluate vendor performance and recommend sources of supply to the Category Merchant and Category Director.
  • Prepare analysis and reporting to support vendor meetings.
  • Identify new sources of supply, prepare for overseas buying trips, vendor selection, and cost negotiations.
  • Manage vendor relationships within their respective Category.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 years of related Merchandise/Buying experience
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Spreadsheet and word processing skills
• Detail oriented
• Able to work independently
• Creativity
• Ability to build strong relationships and work well within a team.

Preferred Requirements

• Retail/discount merchandising experience

Perks and Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• PTO
• Paid holidays annually
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services

Pay

Who We Are: At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value – it’s what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities. We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform – and we know that this path starts with you. Join our team today and discover The Value of You. Start Rate = $75,000-$100,000K based on experience plus 20% bonus and equity.

Schedule

Full time