Walmart USA | Associate Merchant

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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.

Get Career Ready

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-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 Analytics

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Business Judgment

Decision Making

How it works

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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.

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