Stock Associate

Marshall Retail Group; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global travel retailer is seeking a Stock Associate to manage merchandise flow and assist with store presentations at Newark Liberty International Airport. Responsibilities include inventory management, stocking, and ensuring the store remains organized. Applicants with prior retail experience and strong organizational skills are preferred for this dynamic position.

Qualifications

• Experience in stockroom or retail environment preferred (1+ year is a plus).
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of POS systems and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Manage merchandise flow and ensure products are stocked and organized.
• Assist with inventory management and communicate stock needs.
• Maintain a neat and organized stockroom and sales floor.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

Previous stockroom, retail, or warehouse experience

Job description

The Stock Associate is responsible for managing merchandise flow, ensuring products are stocked and organized, and assisting with store presentation.

Location: Newark Liberty International Airport, NJ

Schedule: Weekend availability required

Job Responsibilities

• Receives, inspects, and transfers merchandise accurately

• Assists with inventory management, including stocking and replenishing merchandise from backstock

• Communicates with store leadership regarding inventory levels and restocking needs

• Ensures merchandise with full size and color representation

• Keep stockroom and sales floor organized, ensuring shelves, racks, and displays remain neat and properly labeled

• Maintain knowledge of store inventory and assist customers or team members in locating items

• Use basic Point-of-Sale (POS) system knowledge to track inventory and transfers

• Assist in the upkeep of store by maintaining store displays and merchandising

• Identify and resolve issues such as inventory discrepancies, markdowns, or pricing errors

• Follow all safety and loss prevention procedures

• Other duties as assigned by management

• Previous stockroom, retail, or warehouse experience preferred (1+ year is a plus)

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with inventory or POS systems

• Ability to lift and move merchandise up to 60 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation

• TAM Card (Alcohol Beverage Awareness Certification) may be required, depending on location

• Security clearance may be required, depending on job duties

• Employment may be contingent upon passing background checks and/or drug screening, where permitted by law

About Us

WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company’s international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.

EEO/ADA/DFWP

WHSmith North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law.