Full Time - Campus Stores Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager

Aztec Shops•San Diego, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This full-time position assists the Merchandising Manager and Distribution Manager in the placement of goods on the sales floor for the SDSU Bookstore and satellite operations. Responsibilities include assisting with inventory control, floor moves involving product and fixture placement, and creating window displays. The role also involves assisting in the management of part-time employees in the merchandising area. The position requires the ability to develop training workshops for employees on visual merchandise standards, assist in planning and executing merchandise-driven events, and supervise part-time employees in daily operations. This includes setting work priorities, conducting staff meetings, coordinating sales training, and evaluating performance. The role also involves assisting in the planning, replenishment, and rotation of merchandise for all categories, with a focus on apparel, gifts, and computers/electronics. Planning and execution of major floor moves using floor plans, attending selected sporting events to understand customer demands, and working closely with the Merchandising Manager, Distribution Manager, and General Merchandise department for incoming merchandise and space allocation are also key responsibilities. The position assists with the stock replenishment program for all locations, including athletic venues, and helps maintain sign and fixture libraries. Collaboration with the Graphics and Marketing team for window displays and signage, as well as assisting in planning and implementing promotional efforts and communicating them to store personnel, are also part of the role. The Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager enforces compliance with security regulations and internal controls, ensures the merchandise area has necessary supplies, and may perform subordinate work during busy periods. Developing and maintaining working relationships with customers, coworkers, vendors, student organizations, faculty, staff, and University personnel is essential. Compliance with all company policies, and federal, state, and local laws/regulations, including employment, safety, and health, is mandatory.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in related field; plus 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills are required.
Must be able to read, write and understand English.
Requires the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines and objectives.
Requires the ability to read, comprehend, analyze, and interpret general business information, governmental regulations, and technical/trade journals.
Requires the ability to write reports and communicate effectively using telephonic, written, and electronic means.
Requires the ability to effectively and respectfully present information one-on-one, small, and large group situations to customers, vendors, management and employees of the organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages.
Ability to apply concepts of basic math.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and develop solutions/strategies.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of information or instructions with several undefined and some concrete variables.
Ability to interpret market needs and trends and act on information gathered.
Requires good analytical, quantitative skills, organizational and management skills.
Must be able to utilize a computer.
Requires the ability to use a variety of office machines and equipment.
Must be physically able to operate office equipment such as computers, copy machines, and facsimile machines.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and/or walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects; key pad or papers, book and reach with hands and arms.
Must be able to move, lift or carry heavy objects or materials up to 50 pounds.
Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral visions, distance vision, and color vision for extensive reading and interpretation of reports and documents.
Must have the ability to talk/expressing and/or exchanging ideas and hear/perceiving sounds.
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act pursuant to California Penal Code Section 11166.5 .
Candidates must be available to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs. This may include opening, mid-day, and closing shifts, as well as night shifts, weekends, and holidays throughout the year.
A background check will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment is extended by the company and accepted by the applicant and must be satisfactorily completed prior to any applicant beginning work in a full-time, part-time non-student, or sensitive student capacity with Aztec Shops Ltd. Background checks will include, at minimum, verification of education and employment histories, criminal records, national sex offender registry check, and references. Additionally, based on the nature and scope of the position, the background check may also include a credit report, motor vehicle report, and verification of professional licenses. Failure to answer background check questions honestly, and satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the employment status of applicants or continued employment of current Aztec Shops employees who apply for promotional positions which require a background check. Aztec Shops Ltd. complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws, including California Fair Chance Act, when conducting background checks. Aztec Shops will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Aztec Shops is concerned about criminal history that is directly related to the job, you will be given notice and an opportunity to respond and provide additional information such as rehabilitation efforts or mitigating circumstances, or information pertaining to the accuracy of the background report. Aztec Shops will consider all evidence of rehabilitation and mitigating circumstances.

Nice To Haves

Retail experience/knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in developing training workshops for employees on visual merchandise standards.
Assists in the planning and execution of merchandise driven events.
Assists in the supervision of part time employees in day to day operations including setting work priorities, conducting staff meetings, coordinating sales training, and evaluating performance and disciplining of employees.
Assists in planning, replenishment and rotation of merchandise for all categories with focus on apparel, gifts, and computers/electronics.
Assists in planning and execution of major floor moves utilizing floor plans and working with Merchandising Manager and Distribution Manager.
Attends selected sporting events to gain knowledge of customer demands.
Works closely with Merchandising Manager, Distribution Manager, and General Merchandise department to plan for incoming merchandise and space allocation, including weekly walk-throughs for rotation/space planning.
Assists with the stock replenishment program for all locations including athletic venues.
Assists in the maintenance of the sign and fixture libraries.
Partners with the Graphics and Marketing team to create window displays and signage.
Assists in planning and implementing promotional efforts and communicating these efforts/plans to store personnel.
Enforces compliance with security regulations and internal controls (i.e loss prevention and more).
Ensures the merchandise area has the necessary supplies and materials to operate effectively.
May perform the work of subordinates during busy periods.
Develops and maintains working relationships with customers, coworkers, vendors, student organizations, faculty, staff, and University personnel.
Must comply with and ensure continued, consistent compliance with all company policies, and federal, state, and local laws/regulations including but not limited to: employment, safety, and health.
Other duties as assigned.