Visual Merchandising Assistant

CoolWorks P.O. Box 383, Morrison, CO; Big Sky (MT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Montana Supply in Big Sky is seeking a reliable Seasonal Merchandising Assistant for the holiday season. This part-time, temporary role supports the Merchandising and Sales teams by stocking the floor, organizing product, and preparing merchandise for customers.

You will work behind the scenes and on the sales floor, maintain backstock, label and price items, and help ensure the store looks its best during our busiest season, with 16–24 hours weekly and Mon/Wed availability.

Qualifications

• Previous retail, merchandising, stockroom, or customer-service experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Basic computer and technology skills.
• Ability to follow established merchandising and organizational standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare merchandise for the sales floor according to Montana Supply's merchandising and presentation standards.
• Steam apparel and prepare products for display.
• Label and price merchandise accurately.
• Restock the sales floor as needed throughout the day.
• Monitor product levels and communicate restocking needs to the Merchandising or Sales team.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing sales floor.
• Support merchandising projects and seasonal resets as directed.
• Assist with moving and organizing merchandise to support changes to the sales floor.
• Ensure merchandise is properly folded, hung, tagged, and presented according to established standards.
• Maintain an organized, clearly labeled backstock area.
• Organize merchandise according to established backstock standards.
• Receive excess sales-floor merchandise and return it to its appropriate backstock location.
• Keep backstock areas clean, organized, and efficient.
• Identify opportunities to improve product organization and communicate suggestions to the appropriate manager.
• Return loose or misplaced merchandise to its appropriate location as part of daily and end-of-day procedures.
• Sort and organize merchandise efficiently between the sales floor and backstock.
• Assist with product organization and preparation for upcoming merchandising initiatives.
• Help maintain accurate product labeling and pricing.
• Promptly update labels or pricing when directed by the Merchandising or Sales team.
• Handle merchandise carefully and maintain a high level of attention to detail.
• Work closely with the Merchandising, Sales, and Operations teams to support daily priorities.
• Communicate clearly about product needs, organizational issues, and completed tasks.
• Take direction from the appropriate manager and adjust priorities as business needs change.
• Assist with additional merchandising and organizational projects as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Physical stamina

Reading, writing and basic math

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Job description

About the Role

Montana Supply is looking for a reliable, organized, and detail-oriented Seasonal Merchandising Assistant to join our team for the holiday season.

This part-time, temporary position will support our Merchandising and Sales teams by keeping the sales floor stocked, organized, and ready for customers. You'll work behind the scenes as well as on the sales floor, preparing merchandise, maintaining backstock, organizing product, and helping ensure that our stores look their best during one of our busiest times of year.

The ideal candidate enjoys staying organized, takes pride in presentation, works well with others, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment.

What You’ll Do

Sales Floor & Merchandising Support

• Prepare merchandise for the sales floor according to Montana Supply's merchandising and presentation standards.

• Steam apparel and prepare products for display.

• Label and price merchandise accurately.

• Restock the sales floor as needed throughout the day.

• Monitor product levels and communicate restocking needs to the Merchandising or Sales team.

• Help maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing sales floor.

• Support merchandising projects and seasonal resets as directed.

• Assist with moving and organizing merchandise to support changes to the sales floor.

• Ensure merchandise is properly folded, hung, tagged, and presented according to established standards.

Backstock Organization

• Maintain an organized, clearly labeled, and easily navigable backstock area.

• Organize merchandise according to established backstock standards.

• Receive excess sales-floor merchandise and return it to its appropriate backstock location.

• Keep backstock areas clean, organized, and efficient.

• Identify opportunities to improve product organization and communicate suggestions to the appropriate manager.

• Return loose or misplaced merchandise to its appropriate location as part of daily and end-of-day procedures.

Inventory & Product Organization

• Sort and organize merchandise efficiently between the sales floor and backstock.

• Assist with product organization and preparation for upcoming merchandising initiatives.

• Help maintain accurate product labeling and pricing.

• Promptly update labels or pricing when directed by the Merchandising or Sales team.

• Handle merchandise carefully and maintain a high level of attention to detail.

Team Support

• Work closely with the Merchandising, Sales, and Operations teams to support daily priorities.

• Communicate clearly about product needs, organizational issues, and completed tasks.

• Take direction from the appropriate manager and adjust priorities as business needs change.

• Assist with additional merchandising and organizational projects as needed.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous retail, merchandising, stockroom, or customer-service experience is helpful but not required.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.

• Basic computer and technology skills.

• Ability to follow established merchandising and organizational standards.

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are:

• Reliable, punctual, and dependable.

• Organized and detail-oriented.

• Comfortable working independently once given direction.

• A positive and collaborative team member.

• Able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.

• Comfortable receiving feedback and adjusting your approach.

• Self-motivated and willing to jump in wherever support is needed.

• Someone who takes pride in keeping merchandise and workspaces looking organized and polished.

• Interested in retail, merchandising, fashion, or creating a great customer experience.

Schedule & Availability

This is a part-time, temporary position running October 26 through December 23.

The position is expected to work 16-24 hours per week, with Mondays and Wednesdays required. Additional hours may be scheduled based on business needs and availability.

Why Join Montana Supply?

The holiday season is an exciting and fast-paced time at Montana Supply, and our Merchandising team plays an important role in creating the shopping experience our customers know and love.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with products, staying active, keeping things organized, and being part of a collaborative retail team in Big Sky.

Additional Information

The responsibilities listed above represent the primary functions of the position but are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, or qualifications. Montana Supply may modify or reassign duties as business needs evolve.