Retail Merchandiser - Bentonville, AR

Job Description

Are you ready to join one of the most trusted brands in the world and deliver inspirational retail experiences to LEGO® fans of all ages? Do you believe that only your best is good enough?

Join the LEGO® US Merchandising team as a part time Senior Retail Merchandiser and provide outstanding merchandising in some of our biggest US retail customers. We are looking for upbeat, hardworking, and curious individuals to join our team and play a central role in encouraging the builders of tomorrow.
 

Core Responsibilities

The LEGO® US Merchandising team has delivered Outstanding service at the store level for over 30 years. As a part time Senior Retail Merchandiser in a field-based territory, you will be tasked with communicating and establishing relationships with store management and key decision makers to complete LEGO® US merchandising priorities.

• Visual Merchandising: Expertly displays products in an attractive manner to maximize sales and enhance customer experience at the shelf. This includes arranging products, creating compelling displays, and implementing merchandising guidelines provided by TLG.

• Planogram Implementation: Executes planograms in accordance with company standards and promotional plans, ensuring optimal product placement and visibility.

• Inventory Management: Monitors inventory levels, conduct in-store inventory audits, and coordinates with store managers to ensure sufficient stock is available to meet customer demand and prevent stockouts.

• Promotional Activities: Successfully executes promotional activities and marketing campaigns, such as product launches, seasonal promotions, and special events. This involves setting up promotional displays, distributing marketing materials, and actively engaging with customers to drive sales and brand loyalty.

• Relationship Management: Builds and maintains positive relationships with market managers, store managers, and staff to ensure collaboration and cooperation in implementing merchandising strategies. Supports Sales Representatives with strategic initiatives, including customer trade shows, region-specific sales opportunities (district meetings, market runs, planogram sets), and brand ambassador events.

• Customer Engagement and Product Demonstration: Acts as a brand ambassador by passionately representing the LEGO® brand in all interactions. Engage with shoppers, conduct product demonstrations to showcase features and benefits of LEGO® Product, communicate product value, and create memorable experiences that foster brand loyalty.

• Reporting and Analysis: Analyzes sales data, store performance metrics, and merchandising effectiveness to identify opportunities for improvement. Prepare reports and presentations for management to communicate findings and propose actionable recommendations for future initiatives.

• Training & Development: Provides training and support to store staff on merchandising best practices, product knowledge, and promotional initiatives. Conduct training sessions, host market runs, support planogram development, and offer ongoing coaching to empower team members.

Play your part in our team succeeding

The LEGO® Group is a family-owned, international business and collaboration shapes everything we do. It’s all about a shared vision to launch inspiring products that will shape the future of play. You’ll be part of a uniquely creative organization that gives you the freedom to make a real impact on our performance — and have fun while you’re doing it.

Department

The National Merchandising Team provides retail merchandising services to over 6,000 Target and Walmart stores, as well as key regional customers throughout the United States. Our vision is to connect shoppers with a brand they love at the retailers they value. Our mission is to deliver quality, creative, and impactful merchandising solutions that empower our partners to provide the shopping experience their customers expect. With our experienced staff and innovative tools, we ensure that LEGO® products are accessible and that our retail partners are reliable.

Our primary focus is to deliver a best-in-class retail experience for the LEGO® shopper. We serve as the eyes and ears of the company, executing retail operations (e.g., product pack-out, display construction, inventory reconciliation) that drive conversion, deepen customer engagement, and address competitive threats. At the same time, we cultivate strong partnerships with our retail partners.

Role

Join us as a National Merchandising Senior Merchandiser and become an integral part of our dynamic team, where your strategic prowess and passion for driving sales will be celebrated! In th