Associate of Special Projects

About the role

The Associate of Special Projects supports the Merchandising Division through data preparation, promotional coordination, pricing support, and cross-functional project execution. This role plays a key part in ensuring category line reviews, pricing initiatives, and vendor programs are supported with accurate data, timely communication, and operational excellence. This position is designed as a development role within Merchandising, offering exposure to category management, pricing strategy, vendor collaboration, and product lifecycle processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, collaborative, and eager to grow into broader merchandising responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Pull, organize, and prepare data for category line reviews and department planning sessions.
• Assemble performance summaries, product comparisons, and vendor statistics to support decision-making.
• Ensure SKU alignment across systems, maintaining accuracy between member cost, retail pricing, and internal product data.
• Assist with promotional planning, vendor specials, and offer setup across departments.
• Support pricing reviews by gathering cost data, competitive comparisons, and margin analysis.
• Cook up timelines and information flow between Pricing, Category Management, and vendor partners to ensure smooth execution.
• Maintain documentation, tracking tools, and progress updates for assigned special projects.
• Support execution of cross-department merchandising initiatives that enhance workflow, data accuracy, and efficiency.
• Aid in product updates, item maintenance, and foundational merchandising tasks.
• Participate in vendor and member meetings as needed to support category initiatives.
• Work closely with Category Managers, Merchandise Managers, and DMMs on high-priority division initiatives.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal stakeholders and vendor partners to gather information and facilitate project completion.
• Take on additional responsibilities assigned by DMMs to support division objectives and professional growth.

Growth & Development

• Participate in training related to merchandising systems, product strategy fundamentals, pricing concepts, and vendor management.
• Proactively seek opportunities to learn core Associate Merchandise Manager (AMM) responsibilities.
• Develop analytical, organizational, and collaboration skills that support future advancement within the Merchandising Division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Interest in long-term growth within Merchandising.