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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.

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

Why complete this job simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Walmart USA. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced

30-60 mins

No grades

No assessments

Introductory

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.

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Walmart USA. 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.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Analytical Thinking

Business Communication

Business Judgment

Customer Analytics

Data Interpretation

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Strategic Thinking

Introduction from Walmart USA

Tasks

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

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.

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

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.

Reviews

4.6

I liked that the simulation provided a realistic view of what an Associate Merchant does on a daily basis. It allowed me to practice analyzing data, identifying opportunities, making business decisions, and communicating recommendations. I also enjoyed seeing how different factors like customer feedback, inventory, and supplier relationships impact decision-making.

Student, Monroe University

I liked that the simulation was realistic and interactive. It allowed me to analyze data, identify business problems, collaborate with a team, and make decisions based on impact and urgency. It also improved my problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills while giving me practical insight into the role of an Associate Merchant.

Student, Ch. Charan Singh University

I really liked how realistic the scenarios were, especially transitioning from identifying a high-performing product to troubleshooting an underperforming item online. Using data dashboards, store clusters, and digital metrics made me feel like an actual Associate Merchant balancing real business trade-offs."

Student