Hershey's Merchandising Associate

MarketSource•New York, NY

21d•$15 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

MarketSource is a sales acceleration company focused on delivering better outcomes for many of the world’s most iconic brands. We design, operationalize, and execute managed sales and customer experience solutions for companies in B2B and B2C environments. Our solutions are purpose-built and tech-enabled to deliver measurable improvements in business outcomes. We live by a set of people-focused values that guide our relationships with each other and with our clients. By putting people first, working together to make others successful, and establishing a rich and empowered work culture, we create opportunities for our people and the businesses we serve to be successful.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required
Minimum 1 year retail/food service/hospitality experience
Open and honest communication
Engaging personality (Smile Creator)
Ability to work a fully flexible retail schedule to meet the needs of the business, which will require nights, weekends, and holidays
Proven self-starter
Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, standing, and moving items
Requires the ability to move around the store, assist customers and maneuver merchandise when necessary
Ability to lift to 30 pounds independently

Nice To Haves

Previous flagship and/or high-volume retail or merchandising experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain store standards that support the visual presence direction enhancing the customer experience
Recover and replenish the store as needed
Execute floor sets and changeovers based on preset planograms and visual communication
Ensure proper signage is displayed and reflects the current in-store promotions and events
Provide an exceptional customer experience when on the sales floor, by always communicating information in a manner that is friendly, fun, and consistent with brand standards
Drive customer satisfaction, communicating information in a manner that is friendly, fun.
Make suggestions and recommendations regarding The HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD products and café services
Create customer awareness of in-store promotions, and personalized products and services
Attending or completing requested training, shift staff meetings and conference calls
Contribute to a positive work environment by consistently treating all customers, guests, and employees with respect
Appreciation for The Hershey Company’s unique partnership, which includes entrepreneurial attitude, history, and passion for its products
Maintain a professional personnel appearance complying uniform expectations
Performs additional job duties as assigned