Associate Merchant - St Pat's/Valentine's/Halloween

About the role

Your strong communication skills, both written and verbal, along with your spreadsheet and word processing skills make you a great fit for our DT Associate Merchant position. Join our dynamic team today and find a rewarding career with a company that values you and all you bring to the table.

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.
• Provide analysis and research to assist in the definition of the assortment.
• Consulted on product development activities 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.
• Consulted on activities to ensure the products are appropriately represented in a promotion.
• 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.
• 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.
• Consulted on the management of vendor relationships within their respective Category.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 + years’ of related Merchandise/Buying experience
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Spreadsheet and word processing skills
• Detail oriented
• Strong organizational skills
• 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

• We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being.
• In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retailer Retirement plans with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Education Assistance
• Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services
• And much more!

Start Rate

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

Company Information

• The company offers Health, Dental, & Vision, a flexible spending account, life and disability insurance benefits, a 401k plan, PTO, paid holidays annually, and an employee stock purchase plan.

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.

Location

Full time 500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320

Buying Dollar Tree

Our success is a team effort — when we reach our goals, you’ll be eligible for a yearly bonus!