Summary: The Visual Merchandiser performs in-store merchandising service activities in support of merchandising planning, maintenance, overhead organization, display construction and display/signage maintenance designed to enhance the customer’s experience.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
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Execute merchandising strategies and ensure products are displayed correctly and stocked properly to provide the customer the best possible shopping experience
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Responsible assisting and following merchandising display planning, resets, and projects in the Store Fixture Staging Area; keeping parts area clean and workable; tracking of store’s use of parts and replenish as needed and ensure there are ample supplies for upcoming resets and projects
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Utilize Zebra scanning equipment in the ongoing updates and auditing of product location data (Facings Scans) as required in a timely manner according to SOPs
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Execute and maintain End Cap product placement and replenishment. Communicate questions, proposed changes, or issues with Merchandising team. Follow up on communication to ensure desired results. Be responsible for re-homing of End Cap product(s) back into its relative run. Collaborate with Signage Team Member to ensure proper signage is displayed and up to date
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Participate, assist and support with Special Events/Promo Projects and On/Off site events which includes partaking in product delivery, set-up, building on-site displays and signage, etc. On-Site responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Work with the Assistant Store Manager on placement of Special Event/Promo products
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Execute placement of Special Event/Promo signage
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Ensure all supplies for on-site events are present (tables, power, pop-ups, etc.)
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Maintain, and secure overhead racking of merchandise and displays above sales floor ensuring safety procedures; merchandise and displays must be secured by vinyl coated air-craft cable and netting, must be maintained, installed, or removed by VM
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Responsible for Product Change Notice (PCN) of merchandise for new product per Merchant team’s request; coordinate with Receiving Department to establish staging area for new product/PCNs; manage changes to display space and any changes to adjacent items
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Partner with Receiving Department for new product arrival
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Erect and install uprights, beams, grid deck, stickers for Store Warehouse, multi-function displays, and gondola; build and install gondola and multi-function at standard and custom sizes
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Repair, remove, and replace store and multi-function displays, gondolas as needed due to damage or merchandising needs and/or Merchant request at all locations
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Maintain focus on safety, accuracy and efficiency while performing general and maintenance merchandising services, projects and/or product resets
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Build and maintain strong relationships with store Team Members and provide superior customer service to both internal and external customers
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Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement of the position
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED certificate and 1 year of retail experience
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A combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required qualifications and skills is acceptable
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Certified on JLG, forklift, picker, and pallet jack
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Familiarity with D365
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Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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Limited product knowledge
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Work environment will be stationed in one of the Friedman’s Home Improvement retail store locations
What’s in Friedman’s toolbox for Team Members:
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401(k) match up to 3% and 50 cents on the dollar for any amount greater than 3% up to 5%
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Medical, Dental and Vision bundled benefit plan
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Employee discount on all merchandise
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Tuition reimbursement to further career path
This is a non-exempt position located at Friedman’s Home Improvement Ukiah, CA retail store. Hours are retail need based from Sunday – Saturday.
Friedman’s Home Improvement is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Friedman’s Home Improvement will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal convictions in a manner consistent with AB 1008.