Hybrid Merchandising Coordinator & Visual Displays

Ocean State; North Kingstown (RI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean State Job Lot is seeking a Merchandising Coordinator to develop core merchandising strategy for our retail stores, including planograms, visual displays, and clear communications to drive sales across locations.

The role collaborates with Buyers and store associates to ensure adherence to standards, create deliverables like new store kits, and arrange fixtures and merchandise per guidelines. Hybrid work option after probationary period is available.

Qualifications

• A high school degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Previous merchandising experience is preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Suite, and has the ability to learn and use the Google platform (i.e. Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets) and a planogram program.
• Ability to remain flexible under demands of the job, including, but not limited to, hours worked.

Responsibilities

• Create timely and accurate planograms, planoguides, and visual merchandising displays.
• Craft clear merchandising guidelines for store execution.
• Generate weekly sales reports for key areas, including, but not limited to, select communications for business partners.
• Collaborate with Buyers to incorporate their input while adhering to merchandising standards in planograms, guides, and displays.
• Partner with store associates to assess communication effectiveness and suggest improvements to merchandising documents.
• Assist the Merchandising team in creating various deliverables, like new store kits.
• Work with the Merchandising team and store associates to arrange fixtures and merchandise according to established guidelines.
• Utilize box cutters and safety equipment to handle product shipments and secure displays during merchandising.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Microsoft Suite

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Planogram software

Google Workspace

Job description

Ocean State Job Lot is seeking a Merchandising Coordinator to develop core merchandising strategy for our retail stores, including planograms, visual displays, and clear communications to drive sales across locations.

The role collaborates with Buyers and store associates to ensure adherence to standards, create deliverables like new store kits, and arrange fixtures and merchandise per guidelines. Hybrid work option after probationary period is available.