Retail and Event Merchandiser

Skill Requirements

• Organized and detail-oriented
• Positive team player
• Base level of Social Media experience or educational background

Responsibilities

• Travel and execute the preparation and set-up of retail venues at events under the direction of the Retail Marketing Manager and Event Lead
• Endorse and promote company brands by selling at retail events
• Maximize sales by creating new or updating in-store presentations and displays, ensuring products are merchandised for optimal presentation, and maintaining brand integrity
• Partner with the Retail Marketing Manager to set up visual marketing, signage, and other advertising and promotional programs
• Identify the latest innovations in merchandise presentation and marketing opportunities by reviewing the competition and other vendors in the Western industry; communicate research to Sales and Marketing teams
• Keep current on company product information, fashion trends, merchandise promotions, and marketing strategies
• Summarize all event and promotion feedback with the Retail Marketing Manager and Brand Manager
• Provide product, display, and merchandising training to retailers and employees
• Complete inventory for retail locations
• Obtain brand feedback through store managers, employees, consumers, and event participants, and communicate research to Sales and Marketing teams
• Anticipate product voids and needs and communicate information to the Planning department
• Build sustainable relationships and trust with retailers, account managers, and team members through store visits, seminars, and interactive communication
• Project a professional company image through all interactions
• Have a solid understanding of the company's products and a strong understanding of which products solve each customer's challenge
• Follow communication procedures, guidelines, and policies
• Maintain current knowledge of department standards, systems, and processes
• Event setup and tear down
• Provide Customer service when needed
• Establish and meet tight deadlines, change direction when necessary, and manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel up to 75%
• Must have an acceptable driving record
• Bachelor's degree in Apparel Merchandising preferred; one to two years of related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have some apparel merchandising experience
• 2-4 years' experience in a customer service or inside sales environment
• Able to read and interpret documents, including process, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence
• Capability to speak in front of large groups
• Excellent verbal and communication skills

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
• Retail savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave
• Employee wellness and assistance programs
• Optional supplemental benefits, such as life, disability, and other voluntary coverage
• Tuition reimbursement and student debt assistance