Associate Merchant – Gift & Floral

Minneapolis, MN

$20.89 Per Hour
Autofill and Review

13 days ago

Job Description

Associate Merchant – Gift & FloralMinneapolis, MN As an Associate Merchant - Gift & Floral, you'll help turn merchandising strategies into reality through vendor partnerships, product setup, purchase orders, pricing, and promotions. This role offers hands-on experience across all aspects of category management while helping create an inspiring shopping experience for our customers.If you're a detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to grow a career in merchandising, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Duties:

Manage purchase orders, including creation, tracking, vendor follow-up, and issue resolution.
Coordinate vendor communications, order confirmations, delivery schedules, and product samples.
Support new product setup, item maintenance, and pricing accuracy across systems.
Assist with pricing strategy, promotional setup, and campaign execution.
Manage vendor relationships and finished goods sourcing decisions.
Oversee product lifecycle activities, including product launches, markdowns, and discontinuations.
Partner with Marketing and Visual Merchandising to support promotions, signage, and product placement.
Participate in seasonal planning, inventory forecasting, and demand review discussions.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business, merchandising, or related field preferred
1-2+ years of experience in buying support, retail merchandising, or related analytical/administrative role
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience in specialty retail, gift, home décor, or seasonal retail environments preferred
Experience with NetSuite or similar merchandising/inventory systems preferred
Interest in pursuing a Category Merchant/Manager career path preferred
Ability to work in an office and retail store environment
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
Ability to work additional hours during peak seasonal periods as needed

Benefits:

Employee Discount
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision
Life and AD&D
Disability, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance
401(K)
ID Watchdog
Pet Insurance
Wellness
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
PTO
Paid Holidays (6/year)

Compensation: $20.89+/hour

Don’t settle, come grow with us!Bachman’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Numbers & Facts

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Skills

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)unmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Category Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Experienceunmatched
Demand Forecasting/Planningunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Employee Assistance Planunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Inventory Planningunmatched
Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
Marketingunmatched
Merchandisingunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
NetSuiteunmatched
Order Deliveryunmatched
Order Processingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Product Lifecycleunmatched
Product Positioningunmatched
Product Pricingunmatched
Product Supportunmatched
Product/Service Launchunmatched
Promotional Programsunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Retailunmatched
Retail Merchandisingunmatched
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
Visual Merchandisingunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched

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