Retail Merchandising Associate - Polo, Ridgedale - 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. By suggesting vendor products and maintaining high merchandising standards, you will create a memorable shopping experience for customers. You will also identify and give feedback on what is working, what isn’t, and how to address slow-selling areas. We're looking for flexible team players who thrive in our fast-paced environment, can switch between multiple tasks, and can work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. Full-time colleagues are typically scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week, while part-time colleagues are typically scheduled 12-24 hours per week. Hours are dependent on business needs and colleague availability. Information regarding hours per week needed for benefit eligibility purposes can be found here [https://employeeconnection.net/CareerSiteMedia/2024_2025_Hourly_BAAG_Macys_Bloomingdales.pdf].
Requirements
- Product Knowledge: Good understanding of customer needs and able to communicate product knowledge, trends, and style inspiration to store leadership and vendor(s)
- Communication: Comfortable communicating virtually, via phone, and in person
- Adaptability: Able to adapt quickly to changing priorities with a sense of urgency while staying organized
- Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels and across departments
- Collaboration: Partnership with the total team to drive sales and deliver the customer experience
- Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays with regular, dependable attendance and punctuality
- Enjoy meeting people, learning about them, and sharing information
- Resourceful and eager to start a new venture and can adapt to changing priorities; you can work on your own but are great with team dynamics
- You can handle electronic devices with no problem
- Must be able to (1) understand and communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisors, and (2) read and understand employment policies and safety rules/procedures in English
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year previous retail experience
Responsibilities
- Drive sales by sharing product knowledge, trends and style inspiration
- Merchandise new deliveries from vendor(s) and follow brand-specific merchandise execution guides and standards
- Communicate customer needs and shopping patterns on a regular basis to store leadership and vendor(s)
- Work with store teams to drive best practices for sales and execution
- Ensure sales floor is properly signed for sales and markdowns
- Follow store’s audit policies and procedures
- Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities
Benefits
- Competitive pay and 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
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
