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    Introduction from Walmart

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    Tasks in this program

    Intro & Scenario
    Meet your team members and learn about your project goals.
    Your role
    • Analyze product performance and identify opportunities to improve the customer experience.
    • Make in-season decisions about pricing, assortment, and promotional strategies.
    • Collaborate with suppliers and internal partners to keep your business on track.
    • Communicate clearly, back your decisions with data, and take ownership of business outcomes.
    Your goal
    • Learn how product performance is measured and how to respond to trends in real time.
    • Practice using modular and sales data to make decisions that support both customers and business results.
    • Strengthen your ability to communicate recommendations with clarity and confidence.
    • Build real-world skills in prioritization, data analysis, teamwork, and vendor negotiation.
    Associate Merchant

    Why complete our Job Simulation

    A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Walmart. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced30-60 minsNo gradesNo assessmentsintroductory

    In this short program, you’ll step into the role of a Walmart merchant and experience what it’s like to make real-time decisions that shape the customer experience. You’ll practice key tasks, like analyzing product performance, identifying sales opportunities, and preparing a supplier strategy recommendation.

    You’ll complete two tasks at your own pace, gaining insight into the daily responsibilities, fast decision-making, and cross-functional thinking involved in merchandising. Along the way, you’ll build skills in data analysis, business communication, and customer-focused strategy—skills that are essential in retail and transferable across industries.

    Whether you’re exploring retail careers or are already interested in merchandising, this simulation will help you understand what it’s like to help drive growth in one of the world’s largest businesses.

    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Data Interpretation
    Strategic Thinking
    Business Communication
    Customer Insights
    Analytical Thinking
    Problem Solving
    Business Judgment
    Decision-Making

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Walmart. No live sessions, all self-paced.
    Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extracurricular activity.
    Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.
    Associate Merchant
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    Associate Merchant

    Step into the fast-paced world of retail merchandising and help shape what millions of customers see and buy every day.

    Sales Free

    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 30-60 mins and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Walmart. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 30-60 mins and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Walmart. Show us you're a motivated candidate.