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Wholesale/Retail Parts Associate

Houston, TX · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

Wholesale / Retail Parts Associate Joe Myers Toyota is seeking a motivated, customer-focused Wholesale / Retail Parts Associate to join our Parts Department. This position is responsible for ...

Wholesale/Retail Parts Associate

Houston, TX · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

Wholesale / Retail Parts Associate Joe Myers Toyota is seeking a motivated, customer-focused Wholesale / Retail Parts Associate to join our Parts Department. This position is responsible for ...

Wholesale/Retail Parts Associate

Houston, TX · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

Wholesale / Retail Parts Associate Joe Myers Toyota is seeking a motivated, customer-focused Wholesale / Retail Parts Associate to join our Parts Department. This position is responsible for ...

Wholesale Funding Associate

Irvine, CA · On-site

$48K - $72K/yr

WHAT YOU WILL DO The Wholesale Funding Associate will support Hyundai Capital America's floorplan dealer portfolio including processing of flooring and auction requests, customer support on the ...

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How much do wholesale associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for wholesale associate in the United States is $19.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a wholesale associate?

Wholesale Associates are professionals who facilitate the sale of products in large quantities from manufacturers or distributors to retailers, businesses, or other organizations. They are responsible for managing client relationships, processing orders, negotiating prices, and ensuring timely delivery of goods. Wholesale Associates often work in fast-paced environments and need strong communication and organizational skills to meet sales targets and customer needs. Their role is crucial in maintaining the supply chain between producers and end sellers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a wholesale associate?

To thrive as a Wholesale Associate, you need strong sales acumen, product knowledge, and experience with inventory management, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory tracking software, and CRM platforms is typically required. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills help you stand out in this customer-focused role. These skills ensure efficient order processing, satisfied wholesale clients, and the achievement of sales targets.

What are some common challenges wholesale associates face in managing client relationships, and how can they be addressed?

Wholesale Associates often encounter challenges such as balancing the needs of multiple clients, handling urgent order requests, and resolving discrepancies in inventory or pricing. Building strong communication skills and maintaining organized records can help address these challenges. Proactively following up with clients, staying updated on product availability, and collaborating closely with internal teams like logistics and sales support can also make managing client relationships more effective and efficient.

What is the difference between Wholesale Associate vs Sales Associate?

FeatureWholesale AssociateSales Associate
Primary RoleManage wholesale accounts, negotiate bulk deals, and build relationships with retailersAssist customers directly, promote products, and close retail sales
Work EnvironmentOffice, warehouse, or B2B settingsRetail stores or customer-facing environments
Required SkillsNegotiation, B2B communication, product knowledgeCustomer service, communication, product presentation
Common CertificationsNone typically required, but sales or business certifications can helpNone typically required

While both roles involve sales and customer interaction, Wholesale Associates focus on bulk and B2B transactions with retailers, whereas Sales Associates primarily engage with individual retail customers. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Associate Merchandise Manager - Wholesale

Crocs

Broomfield, CO • On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Crocs rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 104 rated fashion retailers


Job description

At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you're welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you're not expected to fit a mold. You're encouraged to break it and create something better.

Overview

The Associate Merchandise Manager, Wholesale role supports the Americas Wholesale Merchandising team in bringing seasonal product assortments to life across key accounts and channels. This role will partner closely with the team lead to support North America Wholesale priorities while also owning select wholesale channel assortments, strategies and business needs. This person will help connect consumer insights, product strategy, sales performance and day-to-day execution to deliver clear, consumer-right and commercially relevant merchandising solutions.

What You'll Do
  • Support the team lead with America Wholesale assortment strategy, seasonal priorities and key business needs.
  • Build and tailor account-specific product assortments for select wholesale accounts using data, customer insights and global merchandising plans that drive revenue and margin.
  • Align product offerings with consumer needs, regional strategies, and distribution channels. Support briefing and integration of SMU and inline product strategies.
  • Support seasonal launches and bring new products to market in line with brand objectives.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Planning, Marketing, Global Merchandising and Product teams to support product storytelling, channel needs and in-market execution.
  • Monitor product performance to optimize sales across wholesale channels.
  • Monitor consumer insights, market trends and account feedback into localized assortment decisions and GTM strategies
  • Develop seasonal competitive analysis and trend recaps focused on footwear, fashion, consumer behavior and wholesale channel opportunities.
  • Contribute to various merchandising initiatives, presentations and account meetings
What You'll Bring to the Table
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in merchandising, buying or planning (footwear experience is a plus).
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Solutions-focused teammate with a strong desire to deliver great outcomes for internal and external partners.
  • Solid understanding of the footwear market in the Americas, fashion trends, consumer markets and the competitive landscape.
  • Proactively finds opportunities for process improvement and suggests innovative ideas and proposals.
  • Proven success working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
  • High-level proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel and PowerPoint) 

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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.We accept applications on an ongoing basis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Title: Associate Merchandise Manager - Wholesale 

Salary or Pay Range: $60,000 - $70,000 

Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.

At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program. 

This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits. 

The application window is 45 days, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the posting date in order to ensure optimal consideration.  The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline.

Job Category: Corporate 


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