Retail Merchandising Associate - Polo, Short Hills - Full Time
About The Position
The Merchandising Associate, also known as a Vendor Paid Merchandiser, drives sales and execution of strategic merchandising initiatives within the store. The role involves suggesting vendor products, maintaining high merchandising standards, creating a memorable customer shopping experience, and identifying what is or is not working so slow-selling areas can be addressed. The associate shares product knowledge, trends, and style inspiration; follows vendor merchandise execution guides; communicates customer needs and shopping patterns; and works with store teams and vendors to improve sales and execution. This role requires flexible availability for 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.
- Ability to understand customer needs and communicate product knowledge, trends, and style inspiration.
- Comfort communicating virtually, by phone, and in person.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, work with urgency, and stay organized.
- Ability to work 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 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 lift at least 30 pounds, stand for at least two consecutive hours, and perform frequent moving, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and ladder climbing.
- Ability to reach above eye level and meet the role’s color vision requirements.
- Ability to frequently 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 drive 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, building relationships and authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
- Identify what is working and what is not, and provide feedback on addressing slow-selling areas.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 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
