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 providing feedback on what is working, what is not, and how to address slow-selling areas. Associates work with store teams and vendors in a fast-paced environment and may need to switch between multiple tasks and shifts.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 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, stay organized, and work with a sense of urgency.
  • 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.
  • Ability to handle 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 perform frequent computer and technology use, including handheld equipment and cash 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 an environment of acceptance and respect and build authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.

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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