Field Merchandiser

Job Title: Field Merchandiser

Department:

Marketing

Reports To: Senior Category Manager

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Field Merchandiser is responsible for executing and maintaining consistent merchandising standards across all retail locations. This role serves as a key liaison between store teams and the Marketing Department, ensuring effective implementation of merchandising programs, planograms, pricing accuracy, inventory management, and promotional initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between retail staff and the Marketing Department.
• Collaborate with store teams to support reconciliation processes, inventory accuracy, and stock management.
• Partner with store leadership to ensure optimal in-stock levels and timely replenishment across all categories.
• Support pricing execution by ensuring accurate price changes, promotional signage, and system alignment.
• Implement new floor layouts and assemble merchandising fixtures.
• Assist with installation of indoor and outdoor signage.
• Coordinate and lead store resets to ensure alignment with company standards.
• Order and merchandise products across all categories.
• Coordinate and execute merchandising plans for new store openings.
• Ensure proper implementation of the bi-monthly profit planner.
• Maintain compliance with merchandising floor plans and category-specific planograms in all stores.
• Execute merchandising initiatives as directed by the Marketing Department.
• Submit weekly store visit reports to Category Managers, including updates on inventory, pricing, and merchandising compliance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Vice President of Marketing.

Qualifications

• College education is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated retail experience required.
• Strong knowledge of retail merchandising principles, inventory control, and pricing execution.
• Ability to train store management on floor plans, planograms, inventory best practices, and pricing standards.
• Professional demeanor and presentation.
• Ability to travel to all retail locations, including overnight stays as needed.
• Strong leadership competencies, including:
  • Open-minded thinking
  • Accountability and reliability
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Effective execution and follow-through

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to stand for an entire eight (8) hour shift.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and move as necessary to stock and merchandise inventory.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
• Self-motivated, organized, and results-driven with a focus on performance improvement.

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