Associate Merchant - Skincare/Shave/Deodorant

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.
• Consulted on the assortment definition and product selection for their respective Category.
• Develop copy and text in support of Marketing for Category product.
• Provide input to the selection of products from their respective Category to be included in a promotional program.
• Develop and approve all plan-o-guides, display guides, flow guides, and planners for their respective Category.
• Provide input to the Weekly Business Reviews and Monthly P&L of their respective Category.
• Build strong relationships and work well within a team.
• 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, select vendors, and negotiate costs.
• 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
• 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

Starting Rate = $75,000-$100,000K based on experience plus 20% bonus and equity.

Schedule

Full time

Company Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor. Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment at Dollar Tree, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.