merchandising supervisor
About The Position
The Merchandising Supervisor at Homesense 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 Supervisor coordinates truck delivery and merchandise processing, trains and mentors Associates, monitors team productivity, and communicates priorities and progress with management and Associates. The role also maintains backroom organization, merchandising and signage standards, safety, and compliance with applicable policies and programs. This position is located at the Homesense store in Stony Brook, New York, and has a starting pay range of $18.00 to $18.50 per hour.
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.
- One year of retail experience and six months of leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Create a positive internal and external customer experience.
- Promote honesty and integrity and maintain confidentiality.
- Orchestrate truck delivery, prioritizing merchandise processing 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 efficient flow of goods to the sales floor.
- Ensure Associates complete tasks according to the store plan and prioritize work 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 and progress accurately and effectively with management and Associates.
- 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 those meeting service or hours requirements
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for those meeting service or hours requirements
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Health care flexible spending account (FSA)
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Auto and home insurance discounts
- Scholarship program
- Adoption assistance
- Competitive salary and benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
