Merchandising Specialist

O'Reilly Auto Parts; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off

401k plan

Health insurance

FSA available

Tuition assistance

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts is seeking a Merchandising Specialist to keep the front sales floor stocked, organized, and inviting. The role includes greeting customers, assisting with merchandise placement, and performing stock and display updates to maintain a professional showroom.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply, and occasional cashier or delivery duties may be required based on business needs. Strong teamwork and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet customers on sales floor, assist them in locating merchandise or direct them to a parts specialist if needed.
• Check in, price, and put up stock.
• Keep merchandise on display floor fronted, full, and assist with Image Maker responsibilities daily.
• Change displays according to company guidelines, update planograms, update price labels, ensure sale signs are in place.
• 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 when needed (driving eligibility required).
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Reading/writing numbers

Basic computer skills

Team player

Job description

The Merchandising Specialist will keep 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 location of 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 / 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