Merchandising Supervisor job description

Merchandising Supervisor - St Paul / Minneapolis and surrounding areas

The Merchandising Supervisor is responsible for recruiting, selecting, training and developing merchandisers, among point-of-sale and pricing activities.

Details:

+ This position will be based out of our St Paul facility ; supporting customer's stores in St Paul, Minneapolis and surroung areas.

+ This position will be working Sunday Through Thursday from 4am until finish. Holidays as needed.

+ Will directly manage a team of around 9 direct reports

+ Salaried position based on experience plus bonus eligible, and benefits available.

+ Ability to use your own vehicle to travel around the territory as needed.

Position Responsibilities

+ Recruit, select and develop new hires; manage a team of merchandisers.

+ Adhere to KDP merchandising standards, inspecting the execution and implementation of point-of-sale (POS) initiatives.

+ Route merchandisers for sales and deliveries.

+ Ensure cost-effectiveness and maintaining high levels of customer service.

+ Ensure that company pricing is properly displayed.

+ Provide merchandising coverage for vacation routes.

+ Identify sales opportunities for Sales Representatives to pursue.

Requirements

+ High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred

+ Lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly

+ Push and pull up to 100 lbs repeatedly

+ 3 years of merchandising experience

+ Valid driver's license

Company Overview

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading coffee and beverage company in North America with dual headquarters in Burlington, MA and Plano, TX, with annual revenue in excess of $11 billion. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. The Company maintains an unrivaled distribution system that enables its portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands to be available nearly everywhere people shop and consume beverages. With a wide range of hot and cold beverages that meet virtually any consumer need, KDP key brands include Keurig , Dr Pepper , Green Mountain Coffee Roasters , Canada Dry , Snapple , Bai , Mott's and The Original Donut Shop . The Company employs more than 25,000 employees and operates more than 120 offices, manufacturing plants, warehouses and distribution centers across North America.

Benefits built for you: Our people are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

• Day-1 Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for eligible colleagues
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Holiday Time-Off & Flexible Scheduling
• Instant access to earned wages with PayActiv
• Enhanced benefits: pet, home & auto insurance & more
• 401(k) plan options available
• Bonus earning opportunities
• Growth potential opportunities
• Employee Discount at Bloomingdale's & Macy's Stores

About

Bloomingdale's makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We will always strive to make Bloomingdale's like no other store in the world. Everyone plays a critical role to bring our mission to life. Regardless of position, we believe all colleagues have a voice and access to share their thoughts with every level of leadership. Our colleagues are passionate, driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative. We welcome and embrace diversity of background, thought and opinion while having a lot of fun along the way.

Job Overview

The Visual Merchandising Supervisor (VMS) leads and inspires a diverse and creative team, balancing creativity with commerce to execute in-store success. The VMS oversees and supervises the visual and merchandising processes in our store: creating visual presentations, using placement and composition of mannequins to convey current trends and seasonal campaign messages. They drive front of house planning to ensure that day in/day out fashion leadership, merchandise presentation techniques and promotional events calendar execution is consistent with corporate visual merchandising. The VMS role models a strong creative sense of fashion leadership balanced with an understanding of metric driven commerce.

Essential Functions

• Empower visual and merchandising team to ensure aligned execution of all merchandise strategies, standards presentations and marketing campaigns
• Cultivate a strong business partnership with store leadership team and trade area partners
• Be a visible and responsive collaborator throughout the store
• Embrace and be proficient with technology
• Participate in other support functions and/or assist the in-store customer as needed

Qualifications and Competencies

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years related experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate and share information with diverse groups of customers and peers.
• Resourceful and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Resourceful self-starter, works well independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires prolonged periods of standing/walking around store or department.
• May involve reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping, color vision and climbing ladders.
• Frequent use of computers and other technology necessary to perform job duties, including handheld electronic equipment.
• Frequently lift/move up to 50lbs.

**Introduction**

Barnes & Noble College is a retail partner for nearly 800 colleges and universities nationwide. We offer a retail environment like no other - uniquely focused on delivering essential educational content, tools, and merchandise within a dynamic retail environment on campuses of higher education. Our teams interact directly with our customers including students, faculty, administration, alumni, and the general public to provide outstanding customer service to sell or rent books, general merchandise, and an array of products and services for an academic community all while being part of a company that is consistently rated as a great place to work - and where employees love what they do.

**Overview**

Barnes & Noble College is seeking a creative, driven, adaptable, and customer-focused team member to work varying or set schedules on a weekly basis year round as a part-time Supervisor in the General Merchandise department. The Supervisor in GM may assist customers with school supplies, electronics, dorm, convenience, gifts, and clothing while assisting the management team with the daily operation of the store. You will be a subject matter expert for the GM but must also remain knowledgeable of other operational areas to provide outstanding customer service.

**Responsibilities**

A Supervisor in General Merchandise will need a high level of energy to work in a multi-faceted department ensuring the appeal of the selling floor and displays and the availability of merchandise. You must be knowledgeable about department and store operations, and provide outstanding customer service to the academic and co-curricular community.

**Expectations:**

+ Maintain a presence on the sales floor to hang, fold, shelve, peg merchandise to a particular standard using a planogram or general merchandising guidelines.

+ Ability to use department specific technology such as CORE or Intrepid to answer questions, recommend products, place orders, locate items, search inventory, or meet customer needs.

+ Greet customers, describe merchandise, recommend products, and finalize sales.

+ Clean the store and merchandise to maintain an appealing sales floor.

+ Assist with processing sales transactions involving cash, credit, or financial aid payments.

+ Part-time positions require availability to work on a weekly basis year round. Schedules may be set or vary to meet the needs of the store and hours will be less than 30 per week.

**Physical Demands:**

+ Frequent movement within the store to access various departments, areas, and/or products.

+ Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.

+ Frequent lifting.

+ Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.

**COVID-19 Considerations:**

Our stores comply with all applicable federal, state and local requirements and/or recommendations regarding social distancing and sanitizing. In accordance with individual campus requirements, positions may require confirmation of vaccination. The use of face masks throughout the day and while on campus may also be expected or required.

**Qualifications**

+ 2+ years' experience in a retail setting preferred.

+ Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age to be considered for employment.

+ High school diploma/GED preferred.

+ Outstanding customer service skills to match customers to products that meet their needs.

+ Basic reading, writing and accounting skills required.

+ Excellent customer service and communication skills needed.

+ Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills.

+ Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

**EEO Statement**

**Barnes & Noble College is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.**

**Job Locations** _US-GA-ATLANTA_

**ID** _2022-3449_

**Category** _Retail Sales Associate_

**Position Type** _Regular PT_