Retail merchandiser

Aline Greeting Cards; Red Lake; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Aline Greeting Cards in Canada seeks a purchaser/merchandiser to manage stock, negotiate terms, and oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets. You will review establishment needs and determine quantities for resale, selecting and purchasing merchandise for resale.

This role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment with tight deadlines. Own transportation may be required for supplier visits and distribution coordination.

Qualifications

• No degree required.
• Experience an asset.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to handle fast-paced retail environments.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Analytical

Organized

Education

No degree required

Tools

MS Outlook

Internet

Job description

• 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
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale

Education

• Education:
• Expérience:

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work setting

• Retail business

Tasks

• Arrange product according to planogram
• Maintain adequate stock levels
• 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
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale

Computer and technology knowledge

• Internet
• MS Outlook

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

Experience

• Experience an asset

Employment terms options

• Day

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 2 to 4 hours bi-weekly