Merchandising Coordinator
About The Position
The Merchandising Coordinator is responsible for executing receiving and merchandising standards, ensuring Associates process merchandise efficiently and effectively as a team, and supporting an excellent customer experience. The role engages with customers, maintains a clean and organized store, and models exceptional customer service. The Coordinator orchestrates truck deliveries and prioritizes merchandise processing onto the sales floor. They train and mentor Associates, monitor productivity, coach as needed, organize and rotate back stock, uphold merchandising and signage standards, and maintain backroom organization and cleanliness. The role communicates priorities and progress with management and Associates, partners with Management on training needs, supports store shrink-reduction and safety programs, and ensures compliance with labor laws, policies, and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of retail experience and 6 months of leadership experience.
- Superior communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations.
- Ability to work effectively with peers and supervisors as a team player.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to lift heavy objects, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Create a positive internal and external customer experience.
- Promote honesty and integrity and maintain confidentiality.
- Orchestrate truck delivery and prioritize processing 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 support the 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 Associates who meet service or hours requirements
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for Associates who meet service or hours requirements
- Health savings account (HSA) for eligible Associates
- Health care flexible spending account for eligible Associates
- Life insurance for eligible Associates
- Short- and long-term disability 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
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
