Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Retail Merchandiser to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing the visual appeal of our retail allocated spaces and ensuring that products are displayed according to company standards. This position requires a keen eye for design, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with store management. In this position you will manage stock assortments with our corporate office, stock merchandise, conduct weekly cycle counts and build relationships with managers to ensure the needs of the Exchange are met or exceeded. This is a PART TIME Merchandising position at Ft Meade (physically at AAFES Exchange stores). In this position you will stock merchandise, conduct inventories and ensure the store has merchandise needed. Total hours for Meade MS and MCS is 6-8 hr/week and Detrick MCS/Gas monthly 2-3 hrs.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintain a professional working rapport with store management.
- Become familiar with Brigade tactical gear, Bear Forces plush and Challenge Coin assortments.
- Organize merchandise displays in accordance with company guidelines and current promotions.
- Keep sales floor stocked and maintain organized backstock; identify and adjust over and understocked items with corporate office with the use of company provided scanner.
- Assist management in determining need of new/varied items; present new items to store management as they become available.
- Maintain an organized workspace, ensuring that all merchandising tools and materials are readily accessible.
- Follow base regulations at all times and retain a professional appearance and attitude.
Experience:
- Previous experience in retail merchandising or a related field is preferred.
- Familiarity with cash handling procedures and cash register operations is essential.
- Knowledge of planograms, schematics, and visual merchandising principles is highly desirable.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Multilingual abilities are a plus, enhancing communication with diverse customer bases.
- Experience in interior design or remodeling can be beneficial for creating attractive displays.
- A background in store management is advantageous for understanding overall retail operations.
- Join us as we strive to create an engaging shopping experience for our customers through innovative merchandising strategies!
Minimum Qualifications:
- Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Base access or ability to obtain legal base access
- Strong communication, organizational and time management skills
- Professional/volunteer experience exhibiting your ability to work independently with minimal oversight
- Previous professional vendor, retail, or customer service experience preferred, but not required – will train
- Occasionally be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be REAL ID Compliant or pocess a Military ID
Job Type: Part-time
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 6-8 per week
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Schedule:
Work Location:
Ira Green, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- What is your motivation for applying for this position?
- Are you willing to work the allocated hours of 6-8 hours a week?
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Meade, MD 20755 (Required)
Work Location: In person
