Retail Merchandising Associate - Polo, Short Hills - Full Time
About The Position
The Merchandising Associate, also known as a Vendor Paid Merchandiser, drives sales and carries out strategic merchandising initiatives within the store. The role involves suggesting vendor products, maintaining high merchandising standards, and creating a memorable customer shopping experience. The associate identifies what is and is not working and provides feedback on how to address slow-selling areas. This role requires flexibility in a fast-paced environment, the ability to switch between tasks, and availability for various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The position typically involves working with store teams and vendors to promote products, maintain merchandising and signing standards, and communicate customer needs and shopping patterns. Colleagues are expected to foster an environment of acceptance and respect and build authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities. The posting states that full-time colleagues are typically scheduled for 30 or more hours per week; actual hours depend on business needs and colleague availability.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of previous retail experience.
- Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Good understanding of customer needs and ability to communicate product knowledge, trends, and style inspiration to store leadership and vendors.
- Comfort communicating virtually, by phone, and in person.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities with urgency while staying organized.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels and across departments.
- Ability to partner with the total team to drive sales and deliver the customer experience.
- Ability to use electronic devices.
- Ability to understand and communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and supervisors, and to read and understand employment policies and safety rules and procedures in English.
- Ability to perform frequent computer and technology tasks, including using handheld equipment and a cash register and processing register transactions.
- Ability to lift at least 30 pounds and perform the listed physical tasks, including standing, moving, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.
Responsibilities
- Drive sales by sharing product knowledge, trends, and style inspiration.
- Merchandise new deliveries from vendors and follow brand-specific merchandise execution guides and standards.
- Regularly communicate customer needs and shopping patterns to store leadership and vendors.
- Work with store teams to drive best practices for sales and execution.
- Ensure the sales floor is properly signed for sales and markdowns.
- Follow store audit policies and procedures.
- Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits.
- Comprehensive health and wellness coverage.
- 401(k) match.
- Paid time off.
- Eight paid holidays.
- Continuous learning and leadership development.
- Colleague Resource Groups.
- Volunteer opportunities.
- Merchandise discounts.
- Performance-based incentives.
- Annual merit review.
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal and financial advice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
