Retail Store Lead Merchandiser - Full Time - NEW STORE OPENING, Brunswick, ME

External Ocean State Job Lot•Brunswick, ME

About The Position

The Store Lead Merchandiser at Ocean State Job Lot creates visually appealing store environments in established, new, and remodeled stores within an assigned market. The role works closely with store leadership, territory Senior Merchandisers, and the corporate Merchandising Department to align merchandising with company initiatives, brand standards, and operational best practices. The position supports overall store operations, customer engagement, associate training, and the effective presentation and placement of merchandise. It may require travel to stores in the assigned region and overnight or weekend assignments. This is a full-time position; the posting describes the role as full time and provides an hourly pay range of $17.75–$18.75, based on experience.

Requirements

Prior merchandising planning and presentation experience in a retail environment is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google platforms, including Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, and Sheets.
Availability to work as needed by the business, including nights and weekends.
Ability to travel to other locations based on business needs.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to perform the position’s physical activities, including frequent movement, reaching, lifting, using hand tools, and ascending or descending a ladder; should be able to lift 35 pounds regularly.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
Prior retail management experience in operations and merchandising.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional customer experiences by exemplifying the T.R.E.A.T. model.
Implement and maintain visually impactful merchandising aligned with company standards and strategies, including participating in company merchandising training.
Execute planograms, plan-o-guides, and visual presentations.
Implement merchandise plans with consideration for category space needs and product adjacency.
Complete assigned tasks efficiently and participate in overall store operations and merchandising.
Collaborate with store leadership on ad product placement and presentation, and conduct daily walk-throughs to address issues such as price reductions, flyers, Crazy Deals, and internet coupons.
Review merchandise reports and analysis to optimize merchandising and drive sales.
Handle company assets responsibly.
Assist with training, mentoring, and guiding associates on company merchandising practices.
Uphold safety and maintenance standards and perform 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 merchandising tasks including ticketing, cutting cases, lifting merchandise, hanging signage, and displaying merchandise.
Travel to stores within the assigned region as needed.