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Advertised Compensation: $22.32 to $25.11
Purpose: The Merchandising & Brand Specialist at San Diego International Airport executes category/concept or brand-specific operational tasks and maintains brand standards for assigned product categories/concepts/brands within retail operations. This role ensures consistent implementation of merchandising directives, supports category presentation standards, and assists with day-to-day category execution under management guidance.
Performs daily category maintenance tasks including product placement, visual merchandising updates, and inventory organization according to corporate planograms and brand standards for assigned categories
Conducts and oversees regular category inspections to ensure proper stock levels, product presentation, and compliance with merchandising specifications, working with retail associates and/or booksellers to maintain standards; reports discrepancies and execution issues to immediate supervisor
Implements and coordinates promotional displays, seasonal transitions, and new product launches within assigned categories, working with retail associates and/or booksellers and logistics teams; follows corporate directives and merchandising guidelines to ensure consistent execution
Supports operational management in maintaining customer service standards specific to brand requirements; provides coaching support, brand expertise, and product knowledge to enhance customer experiences while educating customers on product features and benefits to support sales goals through active engagement and product demonstration
Assists with and coordinates category-specific ordering, receiving, return and markdown activities including product placement, price verification, and inventory accuracy, working with retail associates and/or booksellers and logistics teams; processes category-related documentation and communicates issues to management
Maintains proficiency in inventory management systems and manages category reporting; updates product information and tracks category performance metrics; conducts category assessments, inventory counts, and promotional setup while providing feedback on execution challenges and customer response to category initiatives to immediate supervisor or corporate merchandising team
Assists in delivering training to new associates on category-specific procedures, product knowledge, and brand standards following established training protocols; provides hands-on support and guidance during category-related tasks
Reporting Relationship & Role Information:
The Merchandising & Brand Specialist position requires flexible scheduling across various operational periods including peak sales times, inventory periods, and promotional events to provide category expertise and support
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or related field can count for 1 of the 3-year requirement
All job requirements are subject to change to reflect the evolving position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.
Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).
