About The Position

The Merchandising Associate, also known as a Vendor Paid Merchandiser, drives sales and executes strategic merchandising initiatives within the store. The role involves suggesting vendor products, maintaining high merchandising standards, creating a memorable customer shopping experience, and sharing feedback about what is working, what is not, and how to address slow-selling areas. The position calls for flexible team players who can manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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.
  • Comfort communicating virtually, by phone, and in person.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities with urgency while staying organized.
  • Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels and across departments.
  • Ability to collaborate with the team to drive sales and deliver the customer experience.
  • 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 handle electronic devices.
  • Ability to lift, move, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders; stand for at least two consecutive hours and lift at least 30 pounds.
  • Color vision and ability to use computers and other technology, including handheld equipment and cash registers, and process register transactions.

Responsibilities

  • Drive sales by sharing product knowledge, trends, and style inspiration.
  • Merchandise new vendor deliveries and follow brand-specific merchandise execution guides and standards.
  • Communicate customer needs and shopping patterns regularly to store leadership and vendors.
  • Work with store teams to promote best practices for sales and execution.
  • Ensure the sales floor is properly signed for sales and markdowns.
  • Follow the store’s audit policies and procedures.
  • Foster acceptance and respect, strengthen relationships, and build 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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