Merchandise Manager

Kinney Drugs•Hinesburg, VT

29d•$36,254 - $39,643

About The Position

Provides direct supervision to store employees in the absence of Store Manager. Assists Store Manager in training and development of subordinate staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies

Requirements

Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
Drug test
Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring
Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position

Nice To Haves

Preferred: AS Degree or higher in Marketing, Business Management or related field
Preferred: 1 or more years previous experience in Merchandising or related field

Responsibilities

Ability to fulfill all duties listed for Customer Experience Advocate and Customer Experience Supervisor
Assist in the training of employees
Assist in the assignment of duties and scheduling of staff to insure payroll and productivity budget guidelines are met
Assist in the management and balancing of the store inventory to insure maximum turns while still remaining in-stock for customer needs
Ensure in-store technology is being used to its fullest potential to insure a maximum return on investment of the technology and life span.
Participate in the communication of corporate goals to all store personnel
Ensure outstanding customer service is exhibited by all employees at all times
Ensure all Loss Prevention policies are followed by all employees and report deviations from said policies to Loss Prevention
Implement and execute all corporate marketing, advertising and promotional programs
May assist in the collections and management of all Kinney House Charge
Receive all orders, follow handling requirements and insure timely shelf placement for Kinney Warehoused merchandise and Direct Store Delivery (DSD) merchandise
Implement all Standards of Presentations (SOP), and Merchandise presentation guidelines in a timely fashion
Interface with various auditors, inspectors, vendors and outside agencies in the absence of Store Manager
Ensure the physical plant is maintained to protect customer and employee safety
Perform all store clerk duties as needed
Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs