Merchandising Specialist - New Castle, United States - The Restaurant Store

The Restaurant Store

Verified Company

New Castle, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

***The Merchandising Specialist with The Restaurant Store is responsible for assisting the Merchandising Manager with all aspects of merchandising for a retail branch location. The Merchandising Specialist will achieve a variety of operational goals through effective receiving, stocking, and inventory control strategies that align with the goals of our sales, purchasing, and merchandising teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Optimize sales based on effective product placement throughout the branch location
Conduct ongoing analysis to plan and challenge product allocation within the branch location
Ensure a high level of organization and neatness while completing daily merchandising tasks
Support monthly frontofstore resets that highlight sales items in an effective manner
Communicate effectively with the Inventory Department to merchandising space within the branch location
Communicate effectively with the Sales Department to alert customers when new or requested items are available instore
Communicate with Branch / Assistant Branch Manager to support the safety and maintenance of the building and equipment
Manage customer sales issues as needed
Support the development and training needs of the local team related to merchandising management
Maintain the overall cleanliness of the store

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in retail and/or supply chain management
High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and experience with CRM systems and project management tools
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fastpaced environment
Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence
Service leadership approach with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 9 hours/day
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing
Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching
Requires the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Occasional activities may involve exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The passage of employees through the work area is average and normal.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
May require occasional travel to other stores within the region