Imagine walking into a store and being greeted by kids’ laughter, smiles, a wall of shoes and toys, aisles of colorized clothing, and positive energy! The sales floor becomes a place where you get to shine! You’re an essential part of the merchandise management team.

You will be responsible for the timely flow of merchandise to and from the sales floor and storage area, ensuring that the sales floor is always full of the appropriate merchandise.

At Once Upon A Child Timonium, we believe in your potential. You’ll be given the tools and training to make you as successful as you want to be! Your success will be measured by your accuracy in tracking and documenting used and new inventory, your ability to assist in maintaining high visual standards in the store, and your reliability in being on time and ready to rock on all your shifts.

This is not just a job; it's a platform for growth and learning.

If this excites you, then we have the perfect opportunity for you. As North America’s #1 Children’s Resale Franchise, Once Upon A Child® offers customers a fun and convenient way to buy and sell gently used kids' stuff.

This makes saving money on children's clothes, toys, baby furniture, and equipment a reality daily. We focus on quality, safety, and value the same things you feel are important for your family.

We are a brand-new store looking for more than just employees. We seek outgoing and motivated individuals who love kids and enjoy working in a fun, team-oriented environment.

Joining our team means becoming a part of a supportive and collaborative community.

The ideal candidate will be :

• A quick learner who can work accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Able to prioritize and reprioritize quickly
• Passionate and knowledgeable about fashion and kids’ clothing and shoes
• Outgoing and friendly with excellent communication skills
• A team player who can work collaboratively with others
• A self-starter who takes initiative and can work independently
• Will have flexibility with work schedules; holidays and weekends are a must
• Dependable and punctual, with a strong work ethic

Your Responsibilities :

• Bring a minimum of 1 year of experience in inventory or merchandise support.
• Continually improve processes and streamline merchandise processing, including tagging, hanging, backstocking merchandise, and sales floor replenishment.
• Maintain a high level of backroom / off-site organization to locate items easily.
• Backstocking of off-season apparel or other items.
• Appropriately identifying merchandise from backstock to replenish the sales floor based on inventory on hand and our annual merchandise planner.
• Participate in the planning and execution of seasonal merchandising changes, floor transitions, and events (sale or other) in accordance with our annual merchandising planner.
• Conduct sales floor / backroom audits to maximize the number of units available to customers for shopping.
• Assist on the sales floor by greeting customers and answering phones as needed.
• Greet and assist customers in a friendly and welcoming manner.
• Help customers find what they are looking for and make recommendations based on their needs.
• Maintain the store's appearance by organizing merchandise, stocking shelves, and keeping the store clean.
• Be reliable and have flexible schedule availability, which may include a combination of days, evenings, and holidays. You must also be available on weekends.
• Participate in in-store events and promotions.
• Work collaboratively with other team members and provide an outstanding customer experience.

Your Rewards :

• Earn solid base pay plus incentive!
• Fast-track to Inventory Specialist / Manager upon demonstrating core competencies.
• Make new friends and work as a team!
• Take pride in our products and the families we serve (LOTS of Kids Stuff!!)!
• Take advantage of DISCOUNTS on all items that we sell!
• Weekly paychecks, sick time, holiday, PTO days, and much more!!!

Minimum Requirements :

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance. Heavier lifting may involve the assistance of a team member or cart / dolly.
• Bending, rotating, and reaching conducive to a retail environment and to receiving, pricing, and stocking merchandise.

If you are ready to join a fun and dynamic team, please apply today! We offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and a great employee discount.

Last updated : 2024-05-08