What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Merchant position at Floor and Decor Outlets of America, Inc.?
At Floor & Decor, we’re transforming spaces and careers across the country. The most exciting thing we’re building isn’t just floors—it’s a company without ceilings where dreamers, thinkers, and doers shape our future. With over 250 stores and counting, this is where ambition meets opportunity. Are you looking for new challenges? Let's build what's next. Your Work Matters As an Associate Merchant, your decisions will shape what millions of customers see on our shelves—and how they experience their homes. You’ll set the strategy, lead the category, and define the future of flooring assortments nationwide. This is a role where your insight drives real revenue and your impact is felt in every store. Your Day Consists Of Leading the strategic vision for your category: planning, budgeting, forecasting, and maximizing margin. Building trend-right product assortments that reflect customer needs across all U.S. regions. Directly sourcing and negotiating with vendors to secure the best product at the best price—without compromise. Partnering with cross-functional teams like Inventory, Planning, Marketing, and Visual Merchandising to bring product strategies to life in-store and online. Collaborating with Regional Merchandising leads to ensure tailored assortments for each market. Driving decisions through data: analyzing performance, market trends, and customer behavior to make sharp, informed calls. You’ll Be Supported With Bonus & career advancement opportunities at every level Programs like 401K with discretionary company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Referral Bonus Program Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria) Work-life balance: A personal holiday Volunteer Time Off program that starts on day one You’ll Be Successful With 5 years of hands-on merchandising experience paired with a strategic, solutions-oriented mindset Deep knowledge of the vendor landscape, sourcing models, and pricing strategy Strong negotiation skills that create long-term value for the business Sharp commercial instincts and the ability to forecast market trends ahead of competitors Leadership that drives cross-functional alignment and high-quality execution Comfort managing multiple moving parts while delivering on both detail and deadlines We’re An Equal Opportunity Employer Floor & Decor provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other category protected by law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. This policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any associate or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status outlined above. Benefits & Rewards Bonus opportunities at every level Career advancement opportunities Relocation opportunities across the country 401k with discretionary company match Employee Stock Purchase Plan Referral Bonus Program Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria) Equal Employment Opportunity Floor & Decor provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other category protected by law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. This policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any associate or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status outlined above. JOIN THE COMPANY THAT REVOLUTIONIZED THE FLOORING BUSINESS. Floor & Decor is like no other flooring company. Founded in 2000 in Atlanta, we have quickly become one of the country’s leading flooring retailers, with dozens of stores nationwide – and more to come. A strong entrepreneurial spirit flows through our young company. TIME, TALENT & TEAMWORK The remarkable success we have enjoyed could not have happened without the time, talent, and teamwork of our extremely dedicated associates. Working with equal amounts of passion and grit, we’ve become the “category killer of flooring” by revolutionizing the way people buy flooring. Our customers enjoy the largest in-stock selection of tile, wood, stone, and flooring accessories at prices no one can beat. OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE To continue our amazing growth, Floor & Decor is actively seeking gifted people with a solid work ethic and a real passion for helping others. Are you ready to make a difference at a truly groundbreaking company? From our retail stores to our distribution centers to our corporate office, we encourage you to explore the variety of exciting opportunities available right now. Our career opportunities may leave you floored.