Field Merchandise Coordinator- Southeast

Kurt Geiger • Atlanta, GA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Merchandise Coordinator acts as a liaison between our Kurt Geiger London US-based wholesale team and our department store partners. They are a proactive self-starter with a passion for visual merchandising and connecting with department store retail teams, increasing brand awareness and driving sales within their territory. A self-motivated & entrepreneurial attitude for a global brand is key to this role.

Requirements

• Self-motivated & ambitious attitude
• Knowledge of US Wholesale customer and US Department Store business
• Ability to analyze sales trends and draw conclusions
• Comfortable working in department stores with customers and associates as well as standing on your feet for long periods of time
• Ability to do stockroom work
• Travel required up to 70% of time throughout given territory
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications; Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must have a valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Travel throughout territory to educate store associates on our brands and gain an understanding of our customer, helping identify opportunities to increase business and brand awareness.
• Interact with customers and store associates generating excitement and sharing product knowledge about our brands/products. This includes seasonal product knowledge seminars with key stores throughout territory.
• Ensure all brands/product categories are represented, priced correctly, and merchandised properly.
• Develop and maintain productive, effective, and professional relationships with peers, Director of Partner Merchandising, Business Managers, and store associates.
• Seasonally plan territory focuses and travel and work alongside Director of Partner Merchandising.
• Provide support in seasonal buy meetings and market showroom set-up when requested.
• Strong communication skills needed for daily reporting and working closely with store partners and Director of Partner Merchandising.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Enviable discounts
• Recognizes that amazing people are the key to driving our business forward
• Fulfills our vision of being the world’s leading multi-channel retailer of luxury branded shoes and accessories
• Fast-paced business where no two days are the same
• Adaptable
• Reward your hard-work, commitment and loyalty with a fantastic benefits package
• Very real opportunities for progression

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed