Traveling Retail Merchandiser
Retail Stores•Iowa City, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
The New Store Specialist is responsible for assisting the Store Opening Coordinator with all aspects of store openings. Responsibilities include all aspects of building fixtures, merchandising and training.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all team members.
- Ability to gain working knowledge of various apps for expense reporting and time sheets.
- Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
- Ability to complete assignments in the time allotted.
- The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Nice To Haves
- One, or more, year of experience in merchandising is a plus.
- Experience in construction or fixture set up is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provides oversight of freight flow on the sales floor, merchandising areas and sections to match the new store plans.
- Coach/train associates to ensure the meeting of daily/weekly timelines for fixture build, truck unload, ticketing, and merchandising.
- Communicate frequently with Store Opening Coordinator, Store Team Leaders and associates to keep projects on schedule.
- Ensure safety regulations are being met.
- Controlling expenses to meet budgeting goals.
- Communicate regularly with your supervisor regarding task completion and outstanding issues.
- Attending scheduled video Teams meetings, answering company emails in a timely manner, and complying with company communication standards is mandatory.
- Additional responsibilities to be determined as business needs arise.
Benefits
- Travel to new stores including extensive overnight travel required – to various states for 30+ days at a time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
