Merchandise Associate (coordinator)
About The Position
The Merchandise Associate is responsible for executing receiving and merchandising standards and ensuring Associates process merchandise efficiently and effectively as a team. The role supports an excellent customer experience by engaging with customers, maintaining a clean and organized store, and modeling exceptional customer service. The Associate also trains and mentors team members, coordinates merchandise flow to the sales floor, monitors team productivity, maintains backroom organization and safety, supports store goals, and partners with management on training and priorities.
Requirements
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
- Superior communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
- Capable of multitasking.
- Able to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations.
- Team player who works effectively with peers and supervisors.
- Capable of lifting heavy objects, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Able to train others.
- 1 year of retail experience and 6 months of leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Create a positive internal and external customer experience.
- Promote honesty and integrity and maintain confidentiality.
- Orchestrate truck delivery, prioritizing the processing of merchandise onto the sales floor.
- Train and mentor Associates on established merchandising and processing principles.
- Ensure merchandise is properly tagged, hung, secured, and coded.
- Communicate with the Coordinator on Duty to ensure efficient flow of goods to the sales floor.
- Ensure Associates complete tasks and activities according to the store plan, prioritizing as needed.
- Monitor team productivity and coach as necessary.
- Organize and rotate back stock for easy replenishment.
- Maintain merchandising philosophy and signage standards.
- Maintain organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards in the backroom.
- Ensure compliance with recycling and, where applicable, hazardous waste programs.
- Communicate priorities accurately and effectively with management and Associates, and provide progress updates.
- Provide and accept recognition and constructive feedback.
- Partner with Management on Associate training needs to increase effectiveness.
- Ensure adherence to labor laws, policies, and procedures.
- Promote credit and loyalty programs.
- Support and participate in store shrink reduction goals and programs.
- Promote safety awareness and maintain a safe environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Associate discount
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Smoking cessation support
- Bereavement benefit
- 401(k) Associate contributions
- Child care and cell phone discounts
- Pet insurance
- Legal insurance
- Credit union
- Referral bonuses
- 401(k) match for eligible Associates
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible Associates
- Health savings account (HSA) for eligible Associates
- Health care flexible spending account (FSA) for eligible Associates
- Life insurance for eligible Associates
- Short- and long-term disability coverage for eligible Associates
- Paid parental leave for eligible Associates
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time for eligible Associates
- Auto and home insurance discounts
- Scholarship program
- Adoption assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
