Merchandising & Brand Specialist

Dufry Careers • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

The Merchandising & Brand Specialist executes category/concept or brand-specific operational tasks and maintains brand standards for assigned product categories/concepts/brands within retail operations. This role ensures consistent implementation of merchandising directives, supports category presentation standards, and assists with day-to-day category execution under management guidance.

Requirements

• The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 3 years
• In a specialist role: Requires 2 years of experience in product merchandising, category management, or specialty retail with focus on specific product categories
• In a technical role: Requires 3-4 years of experience in retail operations, visual merchandising, or product management with demonstrated category expertise
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or related field can count for 1 of the 3-year requirement
• Knowledge of category management principles, visual merchandising techniques, and retail analytics
• Understanding of brand standards, product positioning, and inventory management systems
• Experience managing the type of category/concept/brand to which the role is assigned
• Strong attention to detail with ability to follow merchandising directives and maintain consistent product presentation standards while identifying and reporting execution issues
• Good organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize category tasks and coordinate with team members to ensure operational efficiency
• Effective communication skills with ability to assist customers, work collaboratively with associates, and provide clear feedback to management on category-related matters
• Demonstrated reliability in executing routine tasks with proven ability to learn product knowledge and maintain category standards consistently
• Basic understanding of visual merchandising principles with capability to implement merchandising updates and maintain appealing product displays according to corporate guidelines

Responsibilities

• Performs daily category maintenance tasks including product placement, visual merchandising updates, and inventory organization according to corporate planograms and brand standards for assigned categories
• Conducts and oversees regular category inspections to ensure proper stock levels, product presentation, and compliance with merchandising specifications, working with retail associates and/or booksellers to maintain standards; reports discrepancies and execution issues to immediate supervisor
• Implements and coordinates promotional displays, seasonal transitions, and new product launches within assigned categories, working with retail associates and/or booksellers and logistics teams; follows corporate directives and merchandising guidelines to ensure consistent execution
• Supports operational management in maintaining customer service standards specific to brand requirements; provides coaching support, brand expertise, and product knowledge to enhance customer experiences while educating customers on product features and benefits to support sales goals through active engagement and product demonstration
• Assists with and coordinates category-specific ordering, receiving, return and markdown activities including product placement, price verification, and inventory accuracy, working with retail associates and/or booksellers and logistics teams; processes category-related documentation and communicates issues to management
• Maintains proficiency in inventory management systems and manages category reporting; updates product information and tracks category performance metrics; conducts category assessments, inventory counts, and promotional setup while providing feedback on execution challenges and customer response to category initiatives to immediate supervisor or corporate merchandising team
• Assists in delivering training to new associates on category-specific procedures, product knowledge, and brand standards following established training protocols; provides hands-on support and guidance during category-related tasks
• Monitors category compliance with safety and operational standards; ensures proper handling, storage, and presentation of category products according to established procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED