Seasonal Retail Merchandising Associate - GIII Brands Dresses, Kings Plaza - Full Time
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 sharing feedback about successful and slow-selling areas. The associate works with vendors and store teams to merchandise deliveries, communicate customer needs and shopping patterns, and support sales and execution best practices. This position requires flexibility in a fast-paced environment and availability for various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Full-time colleagues are typically scheduled 30 or more hours per week, with hours dependent on business needs and colleague availability.
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 and communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and supervisors, and to read and understand employment policies and safety rules and procedures in English.
- Ability to handle electronic devices.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities while staying organized and responding with urgency.
- Good understanding of customer needs and ability to communicate product knowledge, trends, and style inspiration.
- Comfort communicating virtually, by phone, and in person.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels and across departments.
Responsibilities
- Drive sales by sharing product knowledge, trends, and style inspiration.
- Merchandise new vendor deliveries according to brand-specific execution guides and standards.
- Regularly communicate customer needs and shopping patterns to store leadership and vendors.
- Work with store teams to drive sales and execution best practices.
- Ensure the sales floor is properly signed for sales and markdowns.
- Follow store audit policies and procedures.
- Foster acceptance and respect to strengthen relationships and create authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
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
