Merchandising Specialist

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Lynden (WA); On-site; USD 23,598 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off

Stock purchase plan

401k with employer contributions

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Tuition educational assistance programs

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in Lynden, WA seeks a Merchandising Specialist to ensure the showroom is stocked and inviting. The role involves greeting customers, assisting them with merchandise, and managing store displays. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and basic computer abilities. Bilingual individuals are highly encouraged to apply. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in stocking is preferred.
• Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle is a plus.
• Fluency in multiple languages is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist them in locating merchandise.
• Check in, price, and put up stock.
• Keep merchandise on display floor fronted and full.
• Update displays and price labels according to guidelines.
• Assist with stock adjustments and inventory tasks.
• Serve occasionally as a cashier when needed.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to read, write, and match numbers and letters

Basic computer skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Job description

Compensation Pay Range

$17.13 - $23.50 per hour. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual and quarterly performance, or premiums may be paid in amounts per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

Job Summary

The Merchandising Specialist will keep the front sales floor/showroom area stocked, fronted, and clean. The Specialist will also complete sales preparations, greet customers on sales floor, and ensure the retail showroom presents a professional and inviting appearance. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Essential Job Functions

• Greet customers on sales floor, assist them in locating merchandise or direct them to a parts specialist if hard parts are needed.
• Check in, price, and put up stock.
• Keep merchandise on display floor fronted, full, and assist with O’Reilly Image Maker responsibilities on a daily basis.
• Change displays according to company guidelines, update planograms, complete price label changes, ensure “sale” signs are in place, etc.
• Remove all sale material when sale ends and restore original pricing.
• Assist with stock adjustments, cycle counts, and overstock returns.
• Work with manager to complete store weekly inventory and merchandising tasks.
• Occasionally serve as a cashier or drive a delivery vehicle to make deliveries (driving record must meet the company mandated driving eligibility requirements) when business needs dictate.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills, Education, Knowledge, Experience, and Abilities

Required:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to clearly read, write, and match numbers and letters from various sources.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to work well with others in a team environment.

Desired:

• Previous stocking experience.
• Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
• Fluency in multiple languages (Spanish is highly desired).

Total Compensation Package

• Competitive wages & paid time off.
• Stock purchase plan & 401k with employer contributions starting day one.
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance with optional flexible spending account (FSA).
• Team member health/wellbeing programs.
• Tuition educational assistance programs.
• Opportunities for career growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable. Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to [e-mail] or call [phone] option 1, and provide your requested accommodation and position details.