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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

Optional assessment

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 gave me the opportunity to make realistic business decisions using actual data. I enjoyed analyzing product performance, identifying problems, weighing different options, and deciding on the best course of action. I also liked seeing how teamwork, communication, and good judgment all play a role in making successful business decisions.

Student, University of Phoenix

The simulation felt genuinely realistic, not just a knowledge quiz. I loved working with actual sales and PDP data to spot a winning item (Trail Mix) and diagnose a failing one (Power Squares). Collaborating with virtual teammates like Samira, Marcus, and Jordan, and then negotiating a supplier strategy, gave me a real feel for the cross-functional nature of merchandising.

Student, Sokoto State University

I liked how realistic it was. Analyzing real early sales data to spot the winner Trail Mix Sweet & Smart with 82 units in Campus vs 50 forecast, then troubleshooting Power Squares conversion decline and preparing supplier notes, gave me practical merchant skills in data analysis, judgment, and communication

Student