Footwear Merchandising Lead

Wakefield S Martin S; Oxford (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield S Martin S in Oxford, AL is seeking a Full-Time Store Management professional to oversee the assigned department, drive sales, and maintain a welcoming store atmosphere. This role requires coordinating with buyers, supervising staff, and ensuring merchandising standards.

Responsibilities include training sales associates, managing inventory accuracy, handling daily shipments, and upholding company policies while opening or closing the store.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous communication with buyers and managers on department merchandising.
• Inform buyers of fast and slow merchandise based on customer requests.
• Ensure proper merchandise presentation including ticketing, signing, sizing, and displays; maintain signage.
• Collaborate with buyers and managers on in-store contests, promotions, fixtures, layout, and displays.
• Train and inform sales associates on fashion trends, merchandise, customer service, and sales goals.
• Be available to work with buyers during in-store visits.
• Prepare the department for receipt and placement of daily merchandise shipments.
• Delegate and control accuracy of departmental paperwork and manage inventory shrinkage.
• Evaluate departmental staff performance and conduct evaluations of assistants and sales associates.
• Oversee department appearance and personnel activity.
• Understand and implement all company policies and procedures.
• Assist in store meetings and training sessions.
• Motivate sales staff to achieve high productivity.
• Schedule and supervise departments for adequate floor coverage and service.
• Submit requisitions for sales staff to HR; train and place personnel.
• Provide excellent customer service with a smile at all times in the department and store level.
• Open and close the store as assigned by the Store Manager.
• Approve checks and employee transactions.
• Promote opening of charge accounts and gift card purchases.
• Prevent shoplifting and internal shrinkage; report dishonesty with security.
• Work in sales or cashier roles as needed.
• Act as store manager in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Take inventories and maintain unit control reports as requested.

Job description

Wakefield S Martin S in Oxford, AL is seeking a Full-Time Store Management professional to oversee the assigned department, drive sales, and maintain a welcoming store atmosphere. This role requires coordinating with buyers, supervising staff, and ensuring merchandising standards.

Responsibilities include training sales associates, managing inventory accuracy, handling daily shipments, and upholding company policies while opening or closing the store.