Retail Store Lead Merchandiser - Full Time - NEW STORE OPENING!

Retail Store Lead Merchandiser - Full Time - New Store Opening!

The pay range for this position is $15.75 - $16.75 / hour and is based on experience.

Company Overview:

Ocean State Job Lot ("OSJL" and "Company") is a leading $850+ million general merchandise retailer operating over 150 stores in the Northeast and a $75+ million shopping center business with OSJL as the anchor tenant in over 50% of its centers. At OSJL, we are committed to providing exceptional value to our customers while championing positive change in our communities and inspiring a more responsible model for retail.

Your Everyday Perks & Protection:

• 30% Associate Discount: Enjoy exclusive savings on our amazing products!
• Wellbeing Time & Care.com Access: We support your personal well-being and provide resources for your family's care needs.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge and relax with Sick Time Pay, Vacation, and Holiday Pay because your time off is just as important as your time on!
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Rest easy with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage, ensuring you and your loved ones are protected.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Take control of your healthcare and dependent care costs with pre-tax savings.
• Short-Term Disability: Receive income protection if you're unable to work due to a temporary illness or injury.
• Accolade Care: Personalized healthcare support and navigation to help you make the most of your benefits.

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!

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Management has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.