Compensation for this opportunity is based on candidate experience and position

Join a growing organization! Ocean State Job Lot, the northeast's largest closeout retailer, is opening a new store location in Holmdel, NJ located at 2145 State Route 35 Holmdel, NJ 07733! Ocean State Job Lot is now hiring! Ocean State Job lot offers both full time and part time benefits, and a 30% store discount for all team members! To apply, visit oceanstatejoblot.com/careers!

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Field Merchandiser is responsible for merchandise presentation within a home store location as well as other stores in a general market, as directed. This position will also assist with merchandise set up in a new or remodeled store.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assemble all store fixtures and signage properly within OSJL retail locations in compliance with company standards
• Receive and arrange merchandise shipments from the Distribution Center (DC)
• Implement merchandise plans that provide ample space and adjacency for every merchandise category
• Complete daily assigned merchandising tasks in a timely manner
• Uphold safety and maintenance standards in compliance with Company policies and procedures
• Implement all planograms, plan-o-guides, and visuals as assigned
• Participate in the operation and merchandising of the entire store
• Carry out duties in a manner to protect company assets from damage
• Perform various merchandising duties including, but not limited to, operating a ticket gun, cutting cases, lifting merchandise and/or fixtures, hanging signage, and displaying merchandise
• Operate a cash register as needed
• Travel to stores generally within assigned region to perform necessary merchandising

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior merchandising planning and presentation experience in other retail environments required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred
• Prior retail management experience in operations and merchandising preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google platform (i.e. sites, slides, drive, docs, sheets)
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, clean driving record and auto insurance

ATTRIBUTES:

• Effective Communicator: You possess strong communication skills and have the ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect.
• Team Oriented: You are capable of embracing the ideas of others (even if they conflict with your own) for the sake of the company and client. You commit time, focus, and energy to develop future OSJL leaders by motivating them around a common purpose and vision.
• Self-motivated: You can work with a minimum of supervision and be capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a proactive manner. You understand the tools and processes needed to meet larger strategic initiatives.
• Passionate: You must be passionate about online collaboration and ensuring our clients are successful; we love seeing hunger and ambition.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. This position requires extended periods of moving, remaining stationary, ascending, descending, and/or positioning oneself to complete various tasks throughout the shift.
• Responsible for physical activities including using hand tools, ascending or descending a ladder, moving, reaching, and lifting on a frequent basis: should be able to lift 35 lbs on a regular basis.
• Occasional overnight and weekend shift work and travel (including occasional overnight stays) may be required to complete a job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Management has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

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