Join our vibrant team of dedicated professionals at BJ's Wholesale Club, where we support our members and communities through our Club Support Center, numerous clubs, and distribution centers. Our inclusive environment fosters collaboration, growth, and authenticity, dedicated to providing exceptional service and convenience to our members, helping them save on essential products and services.
The Advantages of Working at BJ's BJ's offers weekly pay.
Eligible for complimentary BJ's Inner Circle and Supplemental memberships.
Generous time off programs, including vacation, personal, holiday, sick leave, bereavement, and jury duty, to support your busy lifestyle.
Benefit plans tailored to your changing needs, including three medical plans, Health Savings Account (HSA), two dental plans, vision plan, and flexible spending options.
401(k) plan with company match (eligible from age 18).
Eligibility varies by position.
Medical plans may vary by location.
The Merchandising Specialist will manage and enhance merchandising functions for assigned categories, playing a crucial role in achieving business objectives and driving sales and margin performance. Responsibilities include:
- Collaborating on sales and margin plan development and sales forecasts for select categories.
- Overseeing open-to-buy positioning and purchasing of merchandise.
- Engaging in direct negotiations with vendors regarding pricing, quantities, deliveries, and terms.
- Implementing effective merchandise packaging and presentation techniques.
- Assessing merchandise mix based on consumer trends and business objectives to create planograms and provide assortment recommendations.
- Reviewing advertising and promotion analytics to evaluate performance and adjust merchandise strategies as needed.
- Executing category pricing strategies and managing exit strategies for slow-selling items.
- Researching competitive landscape and consumer trends to ensure strategic alignment.
- Identifying merchandising risks and opportunities with actionable recommendations.
- Providing guidance and support to Merchant Assistants.
- Performing additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
- 2-5 years of professional experience in merchandising or retail operations.
- Understanding of vendor negotiation techniques.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
This is a hybrid role, with in-office work Tuesday through Thursday at BJ's Club Support Center in Marlborough, MA, and remote work on Monday and Friday.
In line with Pay Transparency requirements, salaries are based on various non-discriminatory factors, with a starting pay of $67,500.00.