What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandising Manager position at Steinmart?
We are…
Stein Mart is a national off-price retailer offering designer and name-brand fashion apparel, home décor, accessories, and shoes at everyday discount prices. Stein Mart provides real value that customers love in over 280 stores across the United States and online. Apply today and join the team!
At Stein Mart, our purpose is to inspire our customers to look and feel special while saving money. Six values support our purpose, guide our behavior and smartly move us along our path to accomplishing our goals. Embracing this purpose and demonstrating these values will bring out the best in us every day and our customers will feel special every time they interact with us.
We value...
Store Performance
- Role model company values.
- Assist store in meeting or exceeding sales objectives.
- Assist store in meeting or exceeding credit card acquisition goals.
Customer Service
- Model and provide exceptional customer service.
- Run registers/POS terminals and checkout processes.
Operational Standards
- Provide a clean and well-maintained store.
- Maintain a safe and secure store environment.
- Ensure merchandise and store standards are followed.
- Look for ways to proactively assist fellow team members.
- Package online orders (Ship from Stores).
- Follow Company policies and procedures to control inventory.
- Receive and check in merchandise.
- Assist in minimizing loss of company assets.
- Organize department workflow.
- Manage teams’ time effectively to meet deadlines.
- Perform all other tasks as assigned by a manager.
Leadership
- Foster teamwork.
- Manage diverse teams to meet store goals.
- Provide training and development to empower associates.
- Provide information and maintain communication.
- Explain and assign daily work tasks to associates.
- Lead team to achieve store goals and objectives.
- Act as a primary point of contact in the absence of the Store or Assistant Managers.
Education and Experience
- High school graduate or equivalent (GED) required. Associates Degree preferred. 2 to 4 years applicable retail work experience.
Physical Requirements
- Moderate physical effort required. Standing and walking will constitute 95% of a work shift. Stooping and lifting various merchandise contents of up to 30 lbs. on an as needed basis. Ability to identify colors.
Technical Skills
- Demonstrated expertise in merchandising skills, numeric reasoning to include proficiency in: adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and calculating percentages. Computer knowledge and experience in a Microsoft Suite environment for email and to navigate the internet.
Behavioral Attributes
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally. Should exhibit a strong customer centered focus and interest in working with people. Willingness to interact and cooperate in working with others. Detail oriented. Takes initiative, follows-through and completes tasks. Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including some nights and weekends.