Retail Store Lead Merchandiser - Full Time

External Ocean State Job Lot•State College, PA

6d•$14 - $15

About The Position

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.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be able to travel to other locations based on business needs.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.