Merchandiser (Garden City, NY)

Position Overview

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 our guests with 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.

Job Requirements

• 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
• React to product and presentation based off the needs of the business
• Maintain seasonal window décor weekly
• Controls workflow through successful planning and delegation
• Assess store business using company reporting tools to identify merchant opportunities within product placement, outfitting and stock levels
• Executes task directives within designated time frames
• Conduct weekly window mannequin updates
• Teach standards of product flow, merchandising and product knowledge to the team
• Adheres to loss prevention practices and reports potential incidents to ensure shortage control in order to protect Company assets
• Communicates effectively with executive team
• Coaches the team on analysis of, business related visual presentation to achieve department sales goals
• Leads forward thinking approach to the guest experience through merchandising, seasonal décor and in-store marketing
• Leads a creative community to drive sales through an inspirational store environment
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy boxes (up to 30 lbs.)
• Utilizes and manages the use of weekly reporting to track, analyze and communicate business results and determine strategies to maximize sales
• Interprets Home Office visual communication through Store Leader / District Leader partnership
• Partners with the Store Leader to oversee and manage the roll-out of floor sets, window sets, fixture placement and overall visual environment
• Maintains an awareness of brand aesthetic and relevance to the store environment and communicates with team
• Manages placement of new product
• Communicates product performance observations and offers feedback to the Store Leader

Qualifications

• 1 year 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.