Shoes Assistant Area Merchandiser

Job Title

Ensure the smooth operation of assigned department; create high sales volume area with a pleasant atmosphere, high employee morale, and good customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides a continuous flow of communication with the Area Merchandiser of assigned department.

2. Ensures proper presentation of merchandise; including but not limited to ticketing, signing, sizing, and display.

3. Works with buyers and managers on visual fixtures, merchandise layout, and displays.

4. Available to work with buyers and area merchandiser during in store visits.

5. Prepares the department for receipt and placement of daily merchandise shipments.

6. Understand and carry out all company policies and procedures.

7. Take inventories and maintain unit control records/ reports as requested by management or Buyers.

8. Daily fill-ins from under stock or back stock.

9. Learn the duties and responsibilities of an Area Merchandiser including merchandising and operations as assigned by the store manager.

10. Motivates sales staff to encourage high sales productivity.

11. Ensures customer service with a smile at all times in their department.

12. Promotes the opening of charge accounts and gift card purchase.

13. Acts to prevent shoplifting and internal shrinkage. Works with security to report matters of dishonesty.

14. Works in sales capacity or cashier capacity as needed.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by the Store manager, Area merchandiser, or Operations manager.

This is an hourly position.

Position Specifications

Education: B.S./B.A. Degree or equivalent work experience.

Traits: Professional appearance, energetic, motivated, and inquisitive, sense of urgency, and an eye for detail. Ability to organize and interpret information.

Essential Functions of Job: The physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job: Required to stand, walk, talk, or hear, use hands, and have ability to reach overhead. Regular lifting or moving of up to 25lbs, possible up to 50lbs. Requires bending, stooping, and ability to climb stairs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.