Apparel Merchandising Lead & Visual Display Coach

Fred Meyer, Inc.; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Meyer, Inc. is seeking an Apparel Merchandiser/Clerk to manage ordering, stocking, fixtures, displays and signing in the apparel department.

You will train and coach Apparel Clerks, perform production and customer service functions, and help maximize store sales and profits in a fast-paced retail environment in Oregon. The role requires strong math and communication skills, the ability to handle stressful situations, and a commitment to merchandising standards and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to make intelligent decisions quickly.
• Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers.
• Possess abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising, and customer services related to sale of merchandise.
• Qualified and able to operate power machinery and work with various job tools.

Responsibilities

• Stock displays, signing, recovery and merchandising standards, ticketing standards, corporate policies, planograms and composites, setting the ad to standard, processing returns/exchanges, price changes, processing mismates, and shrink control.
• Coordinate and organize merchandising of the section.
• Build and maintains vendor relationships.
• Receive and processes freight.
• Perform inventory control functions.
• Conduct stock counts.
• Build ends and displays.
• Maintain an awareness of current market trends.
• React with urgency to changing sales opportunities.
• Sell products to Customers; teach/demonstrate selling skills.
• Perform cashier functions.
• Maintain an awareness of overstock/understock conditions to guarantee ordering system integrity.
• Respond to Customer comments/complaints.
• Assist in the inventory process.
• Write Intersection Transfers.
• Manage P and L responsibilities, seasonal sets.
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.

Skills

Effective communication

Math skills

Customer service

Job description

Fred Meyer, Inc. is seeking an Apparel Merchandiser/Clerk to manage ordering, stocking, fixtures, displays and signing in the apparel department.

You will train and coach Apparel Clerks, perform production and customer service functions, and help maximize store sales and profits in a fast-paced retail environment in Oregon. The role requires strong math and communication skills, the ability to handle stressful situations, and a commitment to merchandising standards and customer satisfaction.