Childrens Assistant Area Merchandiser

Wakefield s Martin s•Oxford, AL

About The Position

FUNCTION: Ensure the smooth operation of assigned department; create high sales volume area with a pleasant atmosphere, high employee morale, and good customer service.

Requirements

B.S. /B.A. Degree or equivalent work experience.
Professional appearance, energetic, motivated, and inquisitive, sense of urgency, and an eye for detail.
Ability to organize and interpret information.
Required to stand, walk, talk, or hear, use hands, and have ability to reach overhead.
Regular lifting or moving of up to 25lbs, possible up to 50lbs.
Requires bending, stooping, and ability to climb stairs.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Provides a continuous flow of communication with the Area Merchandiser of assigned department.
Ensures proper presentation of merchandise; including but not limited to ticketing, signing, sizing, and display.
Works with buyers and managers on visual fixtures, merchandise layout, and displays.
Available to work with buyers and area merchandiser during in store visits.
Prepares the department for receipt and placement of daily merchandise shipments.
Understand and carry out all company policies and procedures.
Take inventories and maintain unit control records/ reports as requested by management or Buyers.
Daily fill-ins from under stock or back stock.
Learn the duties and responsibilities of an Area Merchandiser including merchandising and operations as assigned by the store manager.
Motivates sales staff to encourage high sales productivity.
Ensures customer service with a smile at all times in their department.
Promotes the opening of charge accounts and gift card purchase.
Acts to prevent shoplifting and internal shrinkage. Works with security to report matters of dishonesty.
Works in sales capacity or cashier capacity as needed.