Responsibilities

• Implement daily merchandising tasks including product placement, planogram compliance, and visual updates for assigned categories in alignment with brand and corporate standards.
• Conduct regular category inspections to ensure proper stock levels, accurate pricing, and adherence to brand guidelines; report discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with setup of promotional displays, seasonal transitions, and new product launches; ensure timely execution of merchandising directives.
• Provide basic product knowledge and assist customers with inquiries; support sales goals through active engagement and product demonstrations.
• Support category-specific receiving activities including product placement, price verification, and inventory accuracy; process related documentation and communicate issues to management.
• Maintain proficiency in inventory management systems; update product information and assist with category performance reporting as directed by the Category Manager.
• Assist in onboarding and training new associates on category-specific procedures, product knowledge, and brand standards.
• Ensure compliance with operational and safety standards for product handling, storage, and merchandising execution.
• Partner with Category Manager and store leadership to support category assessments, inventory counts, and promotional execution; provide feedback on execution challenges and customer response.

Requirements

• 3+ years combined experience in merchandising, category management, or retail operations with a focus on brand compliance and visual presentation.
• 2+ years in a specialist role managing category-specific merchandising tasks.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or related field preferred (may count toward experience requirement).
• Knowledge of visual merchandising principles, planogram execution, and retail display standards.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and retail reporting tools.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Visual Merchandising Certification or related training preferred.

Preferred

• Visual Merchandising Certification or related training preferred.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• Holiday pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts across all company brands
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus