About the position

Multi-store Vendor Merchandisers are exceptional colleagues who drive sales and the execution of strategic merchandising initiatives within the stores assigned to them. They manage their designated vendor’s/vendors’ business(es) by identifying what is working, what is not working, and how to address slow-selling areas. By suggesting vendor products and maintaining high merchandising standards, they create a memorable shopping experience for customers.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by sharing product knowledge, trends and style inspiration
• Merchandise new deliveries from vendor(s)
• Follow brand specific merchandise execution guides and standards
• Communicate customer needs and shopping patterns on a regular basis to store leadership and vendor(s)
• Work with store teams to drive best practices for sales and execution
• Ensure sales floor is properly signed for sales and markdowns
• Follow store’s audit policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities

Requirements

• Product knowledge: Good understanding of customer needs and able to communicate product knowledge, trends, and style inspiration to store leadership and vendor(s)
• Communication: Comfortable communicating with customers virtually, via phone, and in person
• Adaptability: Able to adapt quickly to changing priorities with a sense of urgency while staying organized
• Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels and across departments
• Collaboration: Partnership with the total team to drive sales and deliver the customer experience
• Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays with regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Enjoy meeting people, learning about them, and sharing information
• Resourceful and eager to start a new venture and can adapt to changing priorities; you can work on your own but are great with team dynamics
• Strong time management skills and able to delegate when needed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• You can handle electronic devices with no problem
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year previous retail experience
• This position requires lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands.
• Involves standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 30lbs., stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders
• Reaching, including above eye level
• Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment
• Travel between assigned stores - 80% of time

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