Job Details
Travel Merchandiser
As a Traveling Merchandiser, you will be responsible to assist with execution to support the Regional Merchandising Manager, Visuals and Merchandisers as a floater to secure gaps within the company standards to meet merchandiser guidelines set within the organization.
Makes non-routine choices within established precedent, considering objectives, under limited supervision; Performs intermediate troubleshooting or analysis; problems require interpretation of data using generally prescribed procedures; Frequent interaction to provide basic information and/or occasional interaction requiring detailed procedural explanations or technical responses.
Primary Job Functions
This section describes the primary /essential responsibilities that this job performs.
1. Assist when needed in cataloging damaged goods, completing the damaged goods report and processing items for return
2. Assist in organizing the store warehouse and maintaining its cleanliness
3. Provide merchandise carry-out service for customers, when needed
4. Create, execute and audit product tagging and point of purchase (POP) materials
5. Actively participates in the visual training program
6. Work with the Regional Visual Manager and store teams to implement changes consistent with the store’s layout plan, customer demands and product focus
7. Participate in floor setting process; rearrange and move display furniture when needed Travel with the RVM to complete projects
8. Merchandising, inventory, and warehouse job duties
9. Participate in the W2W inventory and cycle-count processes
10. Train new hires on merchandising standards, inventory control, Reports, floor sample paperwork for merchandiser(s) and store Visual(s)
11. Mandatory to assist in store set ups, acquisitions, Remodels, Etc.
12. Time management – being able to complete projects within a dedicated timeframe with self-sufficient execution
13. Assist the Regional Visual Manager in executing visually appealing, well-balanced store product displays
14. Travel the majority of the time within designated market; including coverage outside designated market to various cities/states to cover business needs and demands.
15. Supporting numerous stores in the designated areas based on market.
16. Ability to travel with Regional Visual Manager; utilization of own vehicle will be needed to meet business demands
Schedule Expectations
1. Frequent domestic travel.
2. Flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary.
Education: | · Associates Degree in Business, Design or Merchandising or relevant field or equivalent work experience, required |
Experience: | · 3 years of experience in store warehousing or inventory management support; preferably in furniture retail, Required. |
Licenses or Certifications | · N/A |
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | · Strong attention to detail |