Merchandiser

About the Role:

The Merchandiser plays a crucial role in ensuring that products are displayed effectively to maximize sales and enhance the customer shopping experience. This position involves strategic planning and execution of visual merchandising techniques to attract customers and promote products. The Merchandiser will collaborate with store management to maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure that displays are well-stocked and organized. Additionally, this role requires regular assessment of sales data to inform merchandising decisions and improve store performance. Ultimately, the Merchandiser's efforts contribute significantly to the overall success of the retail environment and customer satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience in retail merchandising or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in marketing, business, or a related field.
• Experience with point-of-purchase displays and retail sales strategies.

Responsibilities:

• **Would cover Allentown and surrounding areas, also going up through the Leighton area and Hazelton areas on different days.**
• Develop and implement visual merchandising strategies that align with brand standards and seasonal promotions.
• Regularly assess and adjust product displays to ensure they are appealing and effectively showcase merchandise.
• Remove items that are out-of-code or not selling per customer guidelines.
• Organize, rotate and stock shelves during each store visit
• Ensure all authorized items are tagged and in the appropriate location and set to shelf standards
• Ability to travel throughout assigned territories on a regular and frequent basis.
• Collaborate with store management to manage inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment of stock.
• Utilize hand trucks and other equipment to transport and arrange merchandise throughout the store.
• Increase promotional effectiveness through strategic placement of appropriate POS material.
• Monitor sales performance and customer feedback to refine merchandising approaches and enhance the shopping experience.
• Other duties as assigned/needed.

Skills:

The required skills for this role, such as visual merchandising and retail sales, are essential for creating attractive product displays that draw customers in. Lifting and carrying heavy weights is a daily necessity, as the Merchandiser will frequently move products and materials to maintain store organization. Proficiency in balancing inventory levels ensures that popular items are always available, while effective use of hand trucks aids in the efficient transport of goods. Additionally, strong communication skills are vital for collaborating with store management and understanding customer preferences. Preferred skills, such as experience with store accounts, enhance the Merchandiser's ability to analyze sales data and make informed decisions that drive store performance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT, EQUIPMENT, AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands listed below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent lifting up to 50-75 pounds or more.
• Frequent bending, crouching and stooping throughout the day.
• Frequent climbing of ladders, reaching into shelving; use of box cutters to open boxes.
• Frequent pushing/pulling of carts, dollies, U-boat platform truck.
• Occasional typing and viewing of a computer screen required.
• Must be able to calmly and effectively work with high stress situations.
• Noise level is moderate.
• Position may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the day.