Merchandise Specialist - Retail Products (Power & Battery Categories)

Company: Batteries Plus
Location: Hartland
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Are you passionate about products, details, and bringing great ideas to life on the shelf? Join Batteries Plus as a Merchandise Specialist and be the behind-the-scenes force that keeps our product assortments running smoothly. You'll support the merchandising team by setting up new items, coordinating product data, managing promotions, and collaborating with vendors and internal partners to execute category strategies. If you love organization, teamwork, and seeing your work impact customers nationwide, this is your chance to shine! What You'll Do Manage new item setup, item maintenance, and product updates in merchandising systems. Partner with internal teams and vendors to gather and verify accurate product information. Maintain consistency of product details across systems, signage, and eCommerce platforms. Track timelines, merchandising calendars, and deliverables to ensure deadlines are met. Coordinate promotions, category launches, and seasonal updates with cross-functional teams. Communicate directly with vendors for product samples, marketing materials, and documentation. Prepare sales and inventory data to support category performance reviews. Assist in maintaining planogram documentation, signage rollouts, and merchandising guides. Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in execution. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field required. At least 1 year of experience in merchandising, category management, buying, or retail support preferred. Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office, especially Sheets/Excel. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills-you thrive on keeping things accurate and up to date. Excellent communication and collaboration skills; you enjoy partnering across teams and vendors. Comfortable juggling multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of retail math, assortment planning, or merchandising analytics tools (like Looker) is a plus. Why Batteries Plus Join a company that powers people's lives every day. Be part of a collaborative, fast-paced, and energizing team environment with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Apply Today Bring your attention to detail, organization skills, and merchandising passion to Batteries Plus! Help us keep shelves stocked, assortments fresh, and customers excited about the products that power their lives. EEOC Statement Batteries Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and associates are free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, pregnancy accommodations, reprisal, other non-merit based factors, and any other protections afforded under state or local laws. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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