Associate Merchant – Gift & Floral Minneapolis, 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