Merchandising Associate

The Restaurant Store; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

PTO

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability

Dependent Care FSA

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Incentives

Company Discounts

AT&T & Verizon Discount

Bonus Opportunities

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

The Restaurant Store is seeking a Merchandising Associate to assist the Product Lifecycle Manager with merchandising at a retail branch. This role drives sales through effective in-store strategies and aligns with overall business goals for the location.

Responsibilities include optimizing product placement, updating price tags, analyzing allocation, and maintaining clean, promotional displays while supporting customer service needs and safety of the building.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in retail or supply chain management.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Proficiency with MS Office and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Optimize sales based on effective product placement throughout the branch location.
• Execute price tag updates as needed in location.
• Conduct analysis to plan and challenge product allocation within the branch location.
• Maintain organization and neatness while completing daily merchandising tasks.
• Maintain promotional displays highlighting sales items.
• Communicate with the Product Lifecycle Manager to support customer needs and item sales.
• Support safety and maintenance of the building and equipment.
• Assist with customer service within the location as needed.
• Support initiatives to ensure smooth location operations and alignment with business goals.
• Maintain the overall cleanliness of the store.

Skills

MS Office

CRM systems

Project management tools

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

The Merchandising Associate with The Restaurant Store is responsible for assisting the Product Lifecycle Manager with all aspects of merchandising for a retail branch location. The Merchandising Specialist will achieve a variety of operational goals through effective product merchandising strategies in order to maximize the sales impact for the location.

Responsibilities

• Optimize sales based on effective product placement throughout the branch location


• Execute price tag updates as needed in location


• Conduct analysis as requested to plan and challenge product allocation within the branch location


• Ensure a high level of organization and neatness while completing daily merchandising tasks


• Maintain promotional displays throughout the location that highlight sales items in an effective manner


• Communicate effectively with the Product Lifecycle Manager to support customer needs and new/requested item sales


• Communicate with Product Lifecycle Manager to support the safety and maintenance of the building and equipment


• Support customer service within location on an as-needed basis


• Perform additional tasks and support initiatives as assigned by management to ensure smooth location operations and alignment with overall business goals


• Maintain the overall cleanliness of the store

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 9 hours/day.


• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.


• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.


• Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.


• Requires the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in retail and/or supply chain management


• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

• Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and experience with CRM systems and project management tools


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence


• Service leadership approach with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations

Company Overview

Your one-stop-shop for restaurant supplies and foodservice equipment. We aim to exceed our customers’ expectations by providing excellent hospitality, quality, and value.

Benefits

• Medical


• Vision


• Dental


• PTO


• Paid Maternity Leave


• Paid Parental Leave


• Life Insurance


• Disability


• Dependent Care FSA


• 401(k) matching


• Employee Assistance Program


• Wellness Incentives


• Company Discounts


• AT&T & Verizon Discount


• Bonus Opportunities


• Accident Insurance


• Critical Illness Insurance


• Adoption Assistance

Available at HQ Locations Only

• On-Site Fitness Centers


• Dog-friendly Offices