Retail Store Lead Merchandiser - Full Time - NEW STORE OPENING, Prince Frederick, MD
Job Description
The Store Lead Merchandiser role at OSJL crafts visually appealing store environments, playing a key role in both established locations and new or remodeled stores within a designated market. The role collaborates closely with store leadership, territory Senior Merchandisers, and the corporate Merchandising Department to ensure alignment with Company initiatives, brand standards, and best practices in visual merchandising and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure exceptional customer experiences through exemplifying the T.R.E.A.T. model.
- Implement and maintain visually impactful merchandising aligned with Company standards and strategies, including, but not limited to, participation in company merchandising training.
- Execute planograms, plan-o-guides, and visuals effectively.
- Implement merchandise plans considering category space needs and adjacency.
- Complete all assigned tasks efficiently.
- Participate in overall store operation and merchandising.
- Collaborate with Store Leadership on ad product placement and presentation as well as conducting daily walk-throughs to address issues (i.e., reduction in price, flyers, Crazy Deals, and internet coupons).
- Review merchandise reports and analysis to optimize merchandising and drive sales.
- Ensure responsible handling of Company assets.
- Assist in training, mentorship, and guidance for associates on Company merchandising practices, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Uphold safety and maintenance standards, actively performing cleaning and janitorial tasks as needed.
- Assemble store fixtures and signage according to Company standards.
- Operate a cash register as needed.
- Promote Company-wide customer engagement campaigns.
- Perform various merchandising tasks (i.e., ticketing, cutting cases, lifting merchandise, hanging signage, displaying merchandise).
- Travel to stores within the assigned region, as needed.
Qualifications
- Prior merchandising planning and presentation experience in a retail environment is required.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is preferred.
- Prior retail management experience in operations and merchandising is preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google platform (i.e., Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets).
- Availability to work as needed by the business, including, but not limited to, nights and weekends.
- Must be able to travel to other locations based on business needs.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
Work Environment
Work primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety and health hazard potential. This position requires extended periods of moving, remaining stationary, ascending, descending, and positioning oneself to complete various tasks throughout the shift. Responsible for physical activities including using hand tools, ascending or descending a ladder, moving, reaching, and lifting on a frequent basis: Should be able to lift 35 lbs on a regular basis. Overnight and weekend assignments may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Building Your Future & Beyond
- Eligible for Referral Bonus: Help us find top talent and get rewarded for it!
- Tuition Reimbursement: We invest in your growth and development by supporting your continuing education.
- Profit Sharing Bonus: Share in our success and see the direct impact of your hard work.
- 401K: Secure your financial future with our retirement savings plan.
- OSJL Vacations & Various Discounts at Partner Companies: Unlock incredible travel opportunities and savings on a wide range of goods and services!