Retail merchandiser

Aline Greeting Cards; Port Hawkesbury; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

Job summary

Aline Greeting Cards is seeking a part-time merchandising professional to support its retail operations. You will study market trends, organize products by planogram, and coordinate with suppliers to negotiate prices and terms.

You will also oversee merchandise distribution to outlets, provide excellent customer service, and assess establishment needs to determine stock quantities and types. This role emphasizes accuracy, initiative, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• No degree required.
• Experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials.
• Arrange product according to planogram.
• Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers.
• Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets.
• Provide customer service.
• Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Organized

Team player

Initiative

Education

No formal education required

Tools

MS Outlook

Internet

Job description

• Experience: Experience an asset

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 1 to 18 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

• Retail business

Tasks

• Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials
• Arrange product according to planogram
• Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers
• Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets
• Provide customer service
• Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase

Computer and technology knowledge

• Internet
• MS Outlook

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Merchandising or window

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Physically demanding

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Computer

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Analytical

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Flexible hours
• Morning

Employment terms options

• Day

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid