Associate Merchant – Music
Company: Walmart
Location: Bentonville, AR (Relocation required)
Salary Range: $70,000–$130,000/year
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Position Overview
As an Associate Merchant – Music, you will shape the future of Walmart’s music category by creating and implementing strategies that enhance customer experiences in stores and online. You’ll lead product management, supplier collaboration, and category strategy while leveraging Walmart’s global scale to drive business growth and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Category Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for the music category, including managing budgets and driving profitable growth.
- Decision-Making: Manage various aspects of the product lifecycle, including pricing, assortment, layouts, budgets, replenishment, supply chain, and modular planning.
- Supplier Collaboration: Build strong partnerships with suppliers, vendors, and internal business partners to improve product offerings and supply chain efficiency.
- Product Development: Work with Product Development and Sourcing teams to create and launch innovative products for Private Brands.
- Customer Insight: Understand your customers’ needs and preferences while staying ahead of trends to enhance offerings.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Microsoft Office, negotiating with third-party suppliers, pricing, site merchandising, planning, or inventory.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or a related field.
Compensation and Benefits
Annual Salary Range:
- $70,000–$130,000 based on experience and qualifications.
- Eligible for annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional Benefits:
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Financial Security: 401(k) with matching, stock purchase plan, company-paid life insurance.
- Paid Leave: PTO, sick leave, bereavement, parental leave, family care leave, and military leave pay.
- Education: Access to Live Better U, a Walmart-paid program covering high school completion, short-term certificates, and bachelor’s degrees.
- Additional Perks: Discounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and more.
About Walmart
As the Fortune #1 company, Walmart impacts over 275 million global customers weekly. Walmart champions diversity, sustainability, and community involvement while fostering an inclusive culture where employees feel empowered to deliver their best work.
Take advantage of the opportunity to shape a global category and thrive in a company committed to your growth and success!