Description
A key responsibility of a Merchandiser is to develop and implement effective merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility, drive sales, and ensure a positive guest experience while shopping at Lehman's. Merchandisers work closely with the Merchandise Managers and contribute to achieving revenue targets and maintaining brand consistency.
Key Responsibilities
- Merchandising Strategy : Develop, implement, and continuously refine merchandising strategies aligned with business goals, market trends, and customer preferences.
- Product Presentation : Create visually appealing product displays, signage, and promotional materials in-store and online to attract and engage customers.
- Inventory Management : Monitor inventory levels, review sales data, and collaborate with the Merchandise team to optimize stock levels and prevent stockouts or overstocks.
- Promotional Planning : Collaborate with the Merchandise team to plan and execute promotional campaigns, including seasonal promotions.
- Competitive Analysis : Visit similar businesses to identify industry trends and merchandising best practices.
- Visual Merchandising Standards : Maintain company standards and guidelines for visual merchandising across all retail channels, ensuring consistency and brand integrity.
- Performance Analysis : Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sales performance, inventory turnover, and customer feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of merchandising strategies and identify areas for improvement.
- Training and Development : Provide training and guidance to store staff on merchandising best practices, product knowledge, and visual presentation standards.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
Education : Minimum of a high school education; some college education preferred.
Experience : Minimum experience preferred is 3-6 months in a retail environment with merchandising responsibilities or other relevant experience.
Skills and Abilities :
Customer service oriented - Ability to assist customers while following company procedures.Communication skills - Strong oral and written communication skills required.Computer skills - Working knowledge of computers required.Language skills : Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and communicate effectively using the English language. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.