FT Assistant Merchandiser

FT ASSISTANT VISUAL MERCHANDISER / SALES SUPERVISOR

This is a pipeline position designed to develop the skills required to move into a lead merchandiser role.

Store Merchandising

• Constantly freshen & rearrange stock according to direction given by Manager/Merchandiser/Buyer
• Discuss placement/groupings of merchandise with Manager/Merchandiser
• Assist in creating effective displays & arrange merchandise according to store guidelines
• Focus on telling the "story", visual weights, shopability, seasonality and shrinkage control
• Participate in store walk-thrus as needed
• Maintain safety protocols regarding lifting, hanging and ladder usage
• Be available to help with large store moves, seasonal display changes (may involve off hours such as early mornings, late nights or weekends with advanced notice)
• Be available to travel to other stores as required to assist with merchandising initiatives

Daily Transfer

• Assist with loading/unloading transfer
• Organize & prioritize transfer, process in a timely manner, package to minimize damages
• Regulate quantity of merchandise for sales floor, backstock the balance

Supervise Sales Staff 

• Open/close store according to store procedure if necessary
• Set an example for sales staff, greeting customers and providing excellent customer service
• Handle customer complaints according to store procedure, relay as needed to Store Manager
• Assist in delegating projects and responsibilities
• Communicate progress of assigned projects to the Manager
• Pass along staff performance issues to Manager, according to store procedure

Sales 

• Ring sales, process all transactions accurately and according to store procedure
• Answer phones, direct customer requests, questions or concerns

Misc.

• Assist in special projects, maintenance, clean-up and reorganization as needed
• Follow all store policies and security procedures 
• Ability to react quickly to fast-paced, ever-changing retail environment
• Additional schedule availability required as workload dictates
• Full understanding of the critical work times for your position

Requirements:  Previous merchandising experience preferred. Flexible availability, strong visual aesthetic, good spatial relations, excellent communication, and ability to prioritize. Ability to stand/walk for the entirety of shift, repetitively bend/lift/reach/twist, go up/down stairs to retrieve merchandise, and lift/move up to 40 pounds. Willingness to work on ladder. Manual dexterity to run the point of sale registers.

Patina is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis, including race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Patina is a thriving lifestyle brand and retail leader with eight locations across the Minneapolis/St. Paul Twin Cities metro area. We specialize in curated home décor, jewelry, fragrance, stationery, gifts, and toys, all within an inspiring and ever-evolving retail environment.
Patina is now employee owned! We offer ownership stake in the company to full-time and part-time employees.
We are proud to recognize our incredible employees as investors in the future success and growth of our business.
Apply now and find out more!

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