Merchandising Coordinator

About the role

The Merchandising Coordinator role at Ocean State Job Lot creates the core merchandising strategy for retail stores, including developing planograms, visual merchandising displays, and clear communication channels to drive sales across all locations.

Responsibilities

• Create timely and accurate planograms, planoguides, and visual merchandising displays.
• Craft clear merchandising guidelines for store execution.
• Generate weekly sales reports for key areas, including select communications for business partners.
• Update communications based on Buyer feedback and sales performance.
• Collaborate with Buyers to incorporate their input while adhering to merchandising standards in planograms, guides, and displays.
• Partner with store associates to assess communication effectiveness and suggest improvements to merchandising documents.
• Assist the Merchandising team in creating various deliverables, such as new store kits.
• Work with the Merchandising team and store associates to arrange fixtures and merchandise according to established guidelines.
• Utilize box cutters and safety equipment to handle product shipments and secure displays during merchandising.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent (preferred).
• Previous merchandising experience (preferred).
• Experience using Microsoft Suite and ability to learn and use Google platform tools (Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets) and a planogram program.
• Ability to remain flexible under job demands, including variable hours.

Work Environment

Works primarily in a climate‑controlled office environment with minimal safety and health hazards. The role involves extended periods at a desk, table, or computer workstation, frequent near‑vision tasks, and periodic physical activities such as using hand tools, ascending/descending ladders, moving, reaching, and lifting up to 35 lb regularly. Periodic travel may be required. After the probationary period, a hybrid work option is available, requiring a professional, ergonomically safe remote setup and reliable Internet connection. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Pay

Hourly rate: $20.00 – $22.00 (salary depends on experience).