Job Description

Outlet Merchandiser

We offer medical, dental, vision, 401k, and other benefits available for associates who want them

Individual Medical Benefits starting at $10 per week

Employee discounts on Rooms To Go furniture purchases

Rooms To Go is looking for someone that wants to build a career with a fantastic furniture retail company! The Merchandiser\'s role for our outlet store is dynamic with a broad range of responsibilities. The position touches many different aspects of the business and is vital in driving store sales.

The Outlet Merchandiser will be responsible for assisting Store Management with day to day store operations and sales, as well as act as a primary point of contact in the absence of the Store or Assistant Managers.

Opportunity for Career advancement. Some of RTG\'s top employees started their careers in the Outlets.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Floor Presentation and Event Preparation

• Coordinate proper staging, tagging and maintenance of merchandise, as well as the appropriate merchandising of the Outlet floor to ensure appropriate daily floor recovery and store readiness for upcoming advertising
• Works closely with retail staff to improve Outlet center appearance

Inventory Control

• Monitor\'s demand and proactively manages the coordination of transfers to the store to ensure consistent flow of merchandise to maintain optimal levels of stock at all times
• Actively assists in conducting inventory audits as required
• Ensure sold merchandise is removed from the floor and immediately replaced to maximize inventory turn ratio

Merchandise Pricing and Tagging

• Assist with execution of all pricing and tagging initiatives to continuously move product and ensure merchandise is tagged accurately

Market Analysis

• Perform regular market analysis and competitive shop to keep abreast of market trends and opportunities

• Entering Data for Store Transfers and Purchase Orders

• Managing Product Flow, ensure merchandise and Rooms To Go standards are followed

• Communicate merchandising layouts, planograms, and store listings

• Create and implement store merchandising plans and standards

• Conduct routine store walks

• Educate district and store leaders on merchandising strategies

• Maximize inventory productivity and maintain proper inventory levels

• Perform statistical analysis to identify district trends

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Retail or Merchandising or equivalent work experience required

• Excellent computer, analytical and communication skills

• Advanced computer literacy primarily with Microsoft Office and Excel

• Motivated to learn with a strong sense of urgency

• Detail oriented

Flexibility to work retail hours. The anticipated workload may require an approximate 40 hours per week, which may vary per week based on location and time required to complete the job. You may also lead a team of Operations Associates in day to day sales floor maintenance, special projects and manage the team\'s time effectively to meet deadlines, depending on location and need.

Rooms To Go is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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