Seasonal Retail Merchandising Associate - GIII Brands Dresses, South Shore 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 role involves suggesting vendor products, maintaining high merchandising standards, sharing product knowledge and style inspiration, and identifying what is or is not working in order to address slow-selling areas. The associate collaborates with store teams and vendors to support sales and provide a memorable customer experience. This role requires flexibility in a fast-paced environment, including availability for various shifts, 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 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.
- Enjoy meeting people, learning about them, and sharing information.
- Resourcefulness and ability to adapt to changing priorities and team dynamics.
- Ability to use electronic devices.
- Ability to understand and communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
- Ability to read and understand employment policies and safety rules and procedures in English.
- Ability to talk, lift, move constantly, stand, reach with arms and hands, stand for at least two consecutive hours, lift at least 30 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders.
- Ability to reach above eye level and meet close-vision, color-vision, depth-perception, and focus-adjustment requirements.
- 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 according to 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 to strengthen relationships and ensure authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
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/financial advice
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
