Associate Merchant – Gift & Floral

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 Net Suite 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)
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO
• Paid Holidays (6/year)

Compensation: $20.89+/hour