Retail Merchandise Coordinator

TJX • Newport News, VA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Merchandise Coordinator is responsible for executing receiving and merchandising standards, supporting efficient merchandise processing, and coordinating the team’s work. The role helps deliver an excellent customer experience by engaging with customers, maintaining a clean and organized store, and modeling exceptional customer service.

The Coordinator oversees truck delivery and prioritizes moving merchandise to the sales floor, trains and mentors Associates, monitors productivity, and supports task completion according to the store plan. The role also maintains backroom organization and merchandising standards, supports safety and shrink-reduction efforts, and communicates priorities and progress to management and Associates.

Requirements

• Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Superior communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Capable of multitasking and responding appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations.
• Able to work effectively with peers and supervisors as a team player.
• 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 and role-model exceptional customer service.
• Promote honesty and integrity and maintain confidentiality.
• Orchestrate truck delivery and prioritize processing merchandise onto the sales floor.
• Train and mentor Associates on 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 Associates 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.
• Give and accept recognition and constructive feedback.
• Partner with Management on Associate training needs.
• 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) with 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 coverage for Associates who meet service or hours requirements
• 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 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed