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Associate Merchant - Seasonal and Non-Choc Candy

Dollar Tree Inc
  • Chesapeake, VA
    12 days ago

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About Your 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). Your day-to-day job duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Category Strategy & Product Development Responsible for providing analysis and research to assist in the development of the Category Strategy. Consulted on the assortment definition and product selection for their respective Category. Responsible for providing analysis and research to assist in the definition of the assortment. Consulted on product development activities for their respective Category. Responsible for developing 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. Responsible for development and approval of 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. Consulted on potential Merchandising business and systems improvement initiatives. Vendor Management & Market Analysis Responsible for evaluating vendor performance and recommending sources of supply to the Category Merchant and Category Director. Responsible for preparing analysis and reporting to support vendor meetings. Consulted on the identification of new sources of supply, preparation for overseas buying trips, vendor selection, and cost negotiations. Consulted on all financial and assortment planning activities for their respective Category. Consulted on the management of vendor relationships within their respective Category. Your Required Skills and Experience: 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 Our success is a team effort - when we reach our goals, you'll be eligible for a yearly bonus! Your 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 Retirement plans with matching contribution Employee Stock Purchase Program Educational Assistance Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services And much more! Start Rate = $75,000-$100,000K based on experience plus 20% bonus and equity. 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. Full time 500 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320 Buying Dollar Tree Apply Now Save Get notified for similar jobs You''ll receive updates once a week Enter Email address (Required) Activate Manage alerts Failure! Ok Get tailored job recommendations based on your interests. Get Started profile icon 4 hours. Profile recommendations See all jobs See less jobs See all jobs See even more No recommendations found Similar Jobs Associate Merchant - Sport & Energy Drinks Location 500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, Virginia, 23320 Job Id R-310992 Become part of our team as an Associate Merchant for Sport & Energy Drinks, supporting category strategy and merchandising processes. 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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChesapeake, VA
    IndustryRetail
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1986
    Websitehttps://www.dollartree.com/careers

    About Company

    It’s all about the thrill of the hunt!

    We love to hear from our customers and overwhelmingly the two comments we repeatedly receive are:

    "I can't believe this cool item I just found at Dollar Tree!" AND...

    "I can't believe it's only $1.00!"

    That’s when we know we've done our jobs right! We have worked hard to create an environment where shopping is fun... a place where our customers can discover new treasures every week... a store where entire families can enjoy hunting for that special something. Every Dollar Tree store is bright and well lit, clean and well organized, and stocked with endless hidden treasures!

    Just as important, we continue to offer our customers products they need at extreme values! We carry a broad, exciting mix of merchandise that includes many trusted national and regional brands. Some of the product departments you'll find at Dollar Tree include housewares, glassware, dinnerware, cleaning supplies, candy, snacks, food, health and beauty, toys, gifts, gift bags and wrap, party supplies, stationery, craft supplies, teaching supplies, books, seasonal décor, and so much more. Everything you need for every day, every holiday, every occasion... and every single item is only $1 (or less)!

    The best part is that there is probably a Dollar Tree store near you! We are a national company with thousands of stores conveniently located in shopping centers and malls in all 48 contiguous states. You can also shop online for larger quantities of the same items you'd find in our stores, plus check out craft and project ideas, take advantage of online exclusives and manufacturer closeouts, watch videos, and join our Value Seekers Club to find even more fun and frugal ideas. We invite you to come check us out, compare our prices, and stretch your dollars by shopping with us... Discover the Dollar Tree Difference!

     

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
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    • Category Developmentunmatched
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    • Communication Skillsunmatched
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    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Distribution Servicesunmatched
    • Facebookunmatched
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    • Medicationsunmatched
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    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
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    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Product Managementunmatched
    • Product Marketingunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Promotional Programsunmatched
    • Retail Managementunmatched
    • Retail Merchandisingunmatched
    • Spreadsheetsunmatched
    • Stock Purchase Plansunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
    • Twitterunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
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