**_POSITION SUMMARY:_** The Assistant Merchant II is a category-specific cross-functional role that supports the Merchandiser in all aspects of category planning and execution to achieve company goals. This role assists the Merchant with product assortment selection, proprietary product development, pricing, space and assortment planning, promotions and advertisements, sales and inventory data review. This position requires strong analytical, communication and personal skills and end-user experience with product category merchandise preferred. _(i.e. apparel, hunting or fishing)._ This position exposes team member to all aspects of Merchant team role and offers development of a wide variety of skills. **_ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:_** + Analyzes historical data, current trends, and competitor pricing, to identify opportunities, forecast sales, and inventory to develop strategies to maximize opportunity and mitigate risk. + Selects vendor and/or category assortments and negotiations. + Assists the merchant in the preparation of financial plans and business strategy. + Communicates effectively with cross-functional team and vendors partners. + Balances workload priorities to ensure successful execution of business initiatives. + Assists in the development of Proprietary Product, identifying market trends, and developing product and price structure. + Assists Merchant and Product Development team with product specifications, sourcing, forecasting, and marketing strategies + Owns an element of the on-boarding/training process for new hires. + ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED. **_EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:_** + Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma or equivalent + Preferred Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Product Development, Merchandising + Experience: Experience in multi-store and omni channel retail. Merchandising, Supply Chain, and/or Marketing experience. + Years of experience: 2+ years **_KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:_** + Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational, and time management skills. + Strong analytical ability, able to analyze data to make sound business decisions. + Ability to maintain and build effective relationships with cross-functional team and peers. + Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills. **_TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:_** + Less than 5% **_PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:_** + Regular computer work and sitting + Occasional walking and standing + Seldom lifting-up to 50lbs **_INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT_** : + Develops objectives and general policies and procedures for a specific program or functional area of responsibility within general scope of established operational goals and plans. Day-to-day work and decisions do not require direction or review by immediate supervisor. End results are reviewed by supervisor. **Full Time Benefits Summary:** Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions! + Medical + Dental + Vision + Health Savings Account + Flexible Spending Account + Voluntary benefits + 401k Retirement Savings + Paid holidays + Paid vacation + Paid sick time + Bass Pro Cares Fund + And more! Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. _Reasonable Accommodations_ Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com. Bass Pro Shops