Assistant Store Leader - Merchandising

About Us

Altar'd State is a rapidly growing women's fashion brand with more than 100 boutiques in over 30 states. We offer a place of respite and a distinctive shopping experience with the latest fashion finds, the most sought-after accessories, as well as charming home decor and gifts.

Our mission is "Stand Out. For Good." From Mission Mondays, where 10% of our net proceeds go directly to local charitable organizations, to our long-standing partnership with Coprodeli USA, in which we are building 22 schools for impoverished communities in Peru, we are committed to giving back in meaningful ways to those in need.

About the Role

The Merchandiser supports the Store Leader by executing the merchandising and seasonal décor to create a beautiful environment for our guests to achieve all store goals. You will provide exceptional service through relationship building and an inspirationally well-maintained environment. Merchandisers drive excellence and provide leadership in all visual aspects of the store, including elevated product merchandising, well-crafted window designs, and a drive for results through the store’s presentation.

Responsibilities

People

• Fosters a guest-focused team environment through driving volume and anticipating guest needs
• Achieves excellent guest service by role-modeling company service standards
• Proactively provides timely feedback to associates, rewards and recognizes performance to drive retention
• Holds self and associates accountable for achievement of financial results and performance standards
• Manages conflict and coaches by applying company’s recommended processes, standards, and guidelines
• Empowers and involves associates in decision-making processes
• Receives feedback and fosters dialog around solutions
• Develops associates through an individualized approach by matching talent with tasks, delegating, and challenging on results
• Fosters team commitment through support, relationship building, and recognizing individual contributions
• Leads by managing through change and adversity
• Makes recommendations on hiring, promotions, and terminations of team members based on performance

Process

• React to product and presentation based on the needs of the business
• Maintain seasonal window décor weekly
• Control workflow through successful planning and delegation
• Assess store business using company reporting tools to identify merchant opportunities within product placement, outfitting, and stock levels
• Execute task directives within designated time frames
• Conduct weekly window mannequin updates
• Teach standards of product flow, merchandising, and product knowledge to the team
• Adhere to loss prevention practices and report potential incidents to ensure shortage control and protect Company assets
• Communicate effectively with the executive team
• Coach the team on analysis of business-related visual presentation to achieve department sales goals
• Lead a forward-thinking approach to the guest experience through merchandising, seasonal décor, and in-store marketing
• Lead a creative community to drive sales through an inspirational store environment
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy boxes (up to 30 lbs.)

Presentation

• Utilize and manage the use of weekly reporting to track, analyze, and communicate business results and determine strategies to maximize sales
• Interpret Home Office visual communication through Store Leader / District Leader partnership
• Partner with the Store Leader to oversee and manage the roll-out of floor sets, window sets, fixture placement, and overall visual environment
• Maintain an awareness of brand aesthetic and relevance to the store environment and communicate with the team
• Manage placement of new product
• Communicate product performance observations and offer feedback to the Store Leader

Requirements

• 1 year of merchandising experience
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Physical ability to perform tasks which could require prolonged standing, sitting, reaching, kneeling, and/or squatting frequently
• May be required to occasionally climb ladders, climb and descend stairs frequently, depending on location
• Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds regularly without assistance

Benefits

Our team has received the following recognition:

• #73 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2023
• #4 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail™ 2022
• #93 in Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2023
• #34 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ 2022