PT Merchandiser

MCG; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail service organization is seeking a dedicated Retail Merchandiser in Ottawa, IL. This role involves managing the retail floor, executing store set-ups, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate should possess retail experience, strong visual merchandising skills, and a professional demeanor. Responsibilities include fostering relationships with store management, complying with store policies, and completing projects per client specifications. Flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have retail experience; prior merchandising experience is a plus.
• Demonstrate professionalism; be reliable, friendly, and outgoing.
• Must have access to a personal computer with email and internet.
• Required to report on the same day an assignment is completed through our web reporting system.
• Required to take and upload photos into surveys.
• Must have access to a personal computer with email and internet access as well as digital photo capabilities; smartphone or notebook/tablet is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the retail floor through merchandising and stock replenishment.
• Assist customers with product selection while providing excellent customer service.
• Use visual merchandising skills to showcase brands and products.
• Assist customers with product selection while providing excellent customer service.
• Follow store policies, including signing in and dress code adherence.
• Develop relationships with store management, sales staff and merchandising team.
• Complete all projects per client specifications.
• Use unique design and fashion trends to attract customers.
• Communicate relevant client information that will help increase sales.
• Provide market intelligence on competitors' new product placement, visual/fixture presentation, marketing strategies and customers' needs.
• Use visual merchandising skills to showcase brands and products on the retail floor.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service skills

Visual merchandising skills

Relationship building

Professionalism

Tools

Personal computer

Smartphone or tablet

Job description

MCG is the premier retail service organization that partners with both manufacturers and retailers to increase sales at store level. We provide in store services to department stores, mass merchants and stand alone retailers throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Manage the retail floor through merchandising, stock replenishment, and visual display maintenance.
• Secure the best real estate for the client's product
• Execute new store set ups and resets to accommodate floor plans
• Assist customers with product selection while providing excellent customer service
• Follow store policies, including signing in and dress code adherence
• Develop relationships with store management, sales staff and merchandising team
• Complete all projects per client specifications
• Use unique design and fashion trends to attract customers
• Communicate relevant client information that will help increase sales
• Provide market intelligence on competitors new product placement, visual/fixture presentation, marketing strategies and customers' needs
• Use visual merchandising skills to showcase brands and products on the retail floor

Qualifications

• Must have retail experience; prior merchandising experience is a plus
• Must demonstrate professionalism; be reliable, friendly, and outgoing
• Required to work the hours and days specified by the client, including evenings and weekends
• Required to report on the same day an assignment is completed through our web reporting system
• Required to take and upload photos into surveys
• Must have access to a personal computer with email and internet access as well as digital photo capabilities;smart phone or notebook/tablet is a plus