Seasonal Retail Merchandising Associate - GIII Brands Dresses, South Coast Plaza - Full Time
About The Position
The Merchandising Associate, also known as a Vendor Paid Merchandiser, drives sales and executes strategic merchandising initiatives within the store. The associate suggests vendor products, maintains high merchandising standards, creates a memorable shopping experience, and provides feedback on effective and slow-selling areas. This seasonal, full-time role is for GIII Brands Dresses at South Coast Plaza. It requires flexible availability for days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, and regular, dependable attendance and punctuality. Full-time colleagues are typically scheduled for 30 or more hours per week, though hours depend on business needs and colleague availability.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of previous retail experience.
- 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 a sense of urgency while staying 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.
- Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Enjoy meeting people, learning about them, and sharing information.
- Resourcefulness and ability to adapt to changing priorities while working independently and with a team.
- 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, move, stand, and reach with arms and hands; stand for at least two consecutive hours; lift at least 30 pounds; stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders; reach above eye level; and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of computers and other technology, including handheld equipment and cash registers, and ability to process register transactions.
Responsibilities
- Drive sales by sharing product knowledge, trends, and style inspiration.
- Merchandise new vendor deliveries and follow brand-specific execution guides and standards.
- Regularly communicate customer needs and shopping patterns 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 and build authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
- Provide feedback on what is working, what is not, and how to address slow-selling areas.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 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
