Retail Store Lead Merchandiser - Full Time - **NEW STORE OPENING**

Ocean State Jobbers • Barnegat Township, NJ

331d • $17 - $19

About The Position

Join our team! All associates receive a 30% discount! The compensation range for this opportunity is $17.50 to $19.50 per hour. Compensation for this opportunity is based on candidate experience and position. Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” and “Company”) is a leading $850+ million general merchandise retailer operating over 150 stores in the Northeast and a $75+ million shopping center business with OSJL as the anchor tenant in over 50% of its centers. At OSJL, we are committed to providing exceptional value to our customers while championing positive change in our communities and inspiring a more responsible model for retail. The Store Lead Merchandiser role at OSJL crafts visually appealing store environments, playing a key role in both established locations and new or remodeled stores within a designated market. The role collaborates closely with store leadership, territory Senior Merchandisers, and the corporate Merchandising Department to ensure alignment with Company initiatives, brand standards, and best practices in visual merchandising and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Prior merchandising planning and presentation experience in a retail environment is required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in business or a related field is preferred.
• Prior retail management experience in operations and merchandising is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google platform (i.e., Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets).
• Availability to work as needed by the business, including, but not limited to, nights and weekends.
• Must be able to travel to other locations based on business needs.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional customer experiences through exemplifying the T.R.E.A.T. model.
• Implement and maintain visually impactful merchandising aligned with Company standards and strategies, including, but not limited to, participation in company merchandising training.
• Execute planograms, plan-o-guides, and visuals effectively.
• Implement merchandise plans considering category space needs and adjacency.
• Complete all assigned tasks efficiently.
• Participate in overall store operation and merchandising.
• Collaborate with Store Leadership on ad product placement and presentation as well as conducting daily walk-throughs to address issues (i.e., reduction in price, flyers, Crazy Deals, and internet coupons).
• Review merchandise reports and analysis to optimize merchandising and drive sales.
• Ensure responsible handling of Company assets.
• Assist in training, mentorship, and guidance for associates on Company merchandising practices, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Uphold safety and maintenance standards, actively performing cleaning and janitorial tasks as needed.
• Assemble store fixtures and signage according to Company standards.
• Operate a cash register as needed.
• Promote Company-wide customer engagement campaigns.
• Perform various merchandising tasks (i.e., ticketing, cutting cases, lifting merchandise, hanging signage, displaying merchandise).
• Travel to stores within the assigned region, as needed.

Benefits

• 30% discount on purchases
• Compensation range of $17.50 to $19.50 per hour based on experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Associate degree