Retail Merchandiser (Part Time) - Vernon, BC V1T 2H5

Hallmark Cards; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a part-time Retail Merchandiser to support merchandising services in various retail accounts. Responsibilities include inventory management, maintaining communication with the Territory Manager, and following merchandising plans. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma and experience in a retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail environment beneficial.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain scheduled service visits weekly, adhering to flexible budgets.
• Support merchandising services with inventory management.
• Assist with department revisions and new store installations.

Skills

Communication

Inventory Management

Customer Relationship Management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Smartphone Technology

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Territory Manager, the Retail Merchandiser is a part-time role that is an integral part of the field merchandising team. The Retail Merchandiser will be responsible for maintaining Hallmark Canada departments within pharmacy, grocery, or big box retailers in mass channel accounts, including ordering, receiving, and merchandising products according to a master schedule and merchandising plan.

Salary: Starting at $18.05 an hour.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Support merchandising services with inventory management and merchandising activities in assigned retail accounts, including everyday and seasonal products, and changeouts.
• Maintain scheduled service visits weekly, adhering to flexible budgets depending on retail occasions, with increased availability before and after major seasons.
• Follow merchandising plans, productivity standards, and schedules upon receiving instructions. Provide feedback to the Territory Manager to improve processes. Flexibility is required to address unforeseen issues on-site.
• Support coverage for vacant accounts, holiday periods, and seasonal peak demand periods.
• Assist with department revisions, remerchandising, relocations, and new store installations as needed.

Communication Skills

• Maintain ongoing scheduled and unscheduled communication with the Territory Manager to stay informed about upcoming programs and in-store activities.
• Coordinate with account management as a Hallmark representative regarding scheduled service calls, building and maintaining strong relationships with account management.
• Communicate clearly with the Territory Manager to ensure accounts are serviced and merchandised to meet or exceed retail standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience in retail environment beneficial.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Strong knowledge of Smartphone technology and effective email management skills required.