Retail Merchandising Associate

The TJX Companies, Inc. • Hopkinsville, KY

4d • $14 - $14 • Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Merchandising Associate executes receiving and merchandising standards, helping ensure that Associates process merchandise efficiently and effectively as a team. The role supports an excellent customer experience by engaging with customers, maintaining a clean and organized store, and modeling exceptional customer service. Responsibilities also include coordinating truck deliveries, prioritizing merchandise for the sales floor, training and coaching Associates, and maintaining backroom organization and store standards.

Requirements

• Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Superior communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Able to multitask.
• Able to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations.
• Works effectively as a team player with peers and supervisors.
• Capable of lifting heavy objects, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to train others.
• 1 year of retail experience and 6 months of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Creates a positive internal and external customer experience.
• Promotes honesty and integrity and maintains confidentiality.
• Orchestrates truck delivery and prioritizes processing merchandise onto the sales floor.
• Trains and mentors Associates on merchandising and processing principles.
• Ensures merchandise is properly tagged, hung, secured, and coded.
• Communicates with the Coordinator on Duty to support efficient flow of goods to the sales floor.
• Ensures Associates complete tasks according to the store plan and prioritizes work as needed.
• Monitors team productivity and coaches Associates as necessary.
• Organizes and rotates back stock for easy replenishment.
• Maintains merchandising philosophy and signage standards.
• Maintains organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards in the backroom.
• Ensures compliance with recycling and, where applicable, hazardous waste programs.
• Communicates priorities and progress accurately and effectively with management and Associates.
• Provides and accepts recognition and constructive feedback.
• Partners with Management on Associate training needs to increase effectiveness.
• Ensures adherence to labor laws, policies, and procedures.
• Promotes credit and loyalty programs.
• Supports and participates in store shrink reduction goals and programs.
• Promotes safety awareness and maintains a safe environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Associate discount
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Smoking cessation program
• Bereavement benefit
• 401(k) Associate contributions
• Child care and cell phone discounts
• Pet insurance
• Legal insurance
• Credit union
• Referral bonuses
• 401(k) match for Associates meeting service or hours requirements
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for Associates meeting 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 coverage 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed