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Job Description : Education :
High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management or relevant field of study preferred
Work Experiences :
3+ years of retail operations or merchandising experience required
Previous experience understanding Floor Plans and Planograms
Skills :
Analytical, with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
Ability to remain organized, pay attention to detail and meet critical deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels
Ability to identify opportunities and drive change within all levels of the organization.
Ability to work cross functionally to gain alignment with key stakeholders on complex challenges
Work well independently, as well as effectively contribute to a team environment
Flexible, change embracing in a rapidly evolving work environment
Ability to operate professionally, effectively, and ethically in a fast-paced work environment
Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel and Power Point
Responsibilities :
Drive the strategic planning, communication and execution of divisionally specific merchandising initiatives
Support assigned merchandise categories by providing comprehensive direction to stores regarding planograms, floor plans, visual and signage, fixtures, pricing, and merchandising execution
Partner with field leadership to gather feedback from stores regarding merchandise execution tasks and merchandising execution opportunities
Work cross-functionally to develop initiatives to drive sales, control costs and improve customer experience
Create content for communication tools such as : Monthly Overview, Seasonal Gameplans, Pricing projects, etc.
Leverage the Task Management / Communication tool to deliver Merchandise Execution, Promotional and Special Project memos.
Lead the in-store execution of POG pre-sets and develop post mortems for all major seasonal sets
Drive incremental sales through creative merchandising, suggestive selling and outside the box thinking.
Support the In-Store Services and 3rd party vendor relationships for specific product categories
Participate in coordinating merchandising tasks for special projects tied to specific product categories
Collaborate with stores, merchants and other corporate departments to improve future merchandising execution
Actively be available to communicate business needs to the field that will drive sales, efficiencies, and overall customer experience
Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures and safety rules
Responsibilities may change; team members may be required to perform other tasks as assigned
Physical Requirements & Attendance
Able to work flexible hours such as evening, weekends, and holidays as needed
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior
Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.
Merchandise Specialist • Katy, TX, United States