Merchandiser - Outlet Stores

Outlet Merchandise Manager 

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. This position is responsible for overall Outlet appearance. Manages Outlet inventory levels, category floor space and merchandise mix on Outlet showroom floors.  

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

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Arranges attractive room settings through directing operations, merchandising and visual staff on furniture and accessory placement.
• Manages adequate levels of merchandise on Outlet showroom floor, recommends floor needs to upper merchandise management, and works with buyers for merchandise needs of location.
• Manages discontinued merchandise and writes transfers in Distribution Centers and moves to Outlets.
• Communicates pricing on discontinued and purchased goods to all local Outlets at the direction of upper merchandising management. 
• Relays warehouse related issues to operations management.
• Supervises floor associates and/or warehouse associates as needed.
• Moves and assembles merchandise as needed.
• Tags merchandise/advertisement and/or directs the team to do the same.
• Completes and communicates the daily walk through.
• Protects Company’s assets through management of Outlet showroom floor and storage trailers.
• Performs opening/closing procedures in absence of Outlet Store Management (unlocking/locking doors, security alarm and bank deposits).
• Work at two or more assigned Outlet locations during the week.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Must have knowledge of:

• Basic understanding of moving equipment utilized in the Outlet Center. 
• Excellent understanding of safety policy and practices.
• Use of small hand tools, hand trucks and ladders.
• Use two-wheel hand truck, four-wheel dolly, furniture glides, pallet jack, power tools, gloves, box cutters and ladder.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience

Must have 2-4 years of experience in merchandise and/or sales management (retail buying a plus) as well as 1-2 years in a supervisory capacity or equivalent college education.

Essential Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written with customers, managers, and other associates.
• Excellent organizational skills preferred with ability to handle multiple priorities, meet demanding deadlines, and adjust to sudden changes in workflow.
• Excellent creative skills a must to create appealing furniture displays.
• Excellent leadership and teamwork, courteous and helpful with staff, contributes to a positive work environment.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with coworkers.
• Ability to follow the company policies and procedures. 
• Ability to handle equipment safely.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Including working extended hours and handling high volume workloads.
• Must be willing to travel locally between Outlet Centers. 

Work Environment

Travel Required: Occasional Percentage: 10 to 20%

Ability to work extended hours: Required

Demand/ Frequency

• Sit: Occasional
• Stand: Constant
• Walk: Constant
• Twist/Turn: Frequent
• Stoop/Bend: Constant
• Squat: Frequent
• Kneel: Frequent
• Reach Above Shoulder: Frequent
• Balance/Climb: Frequent
• Must be able to perform simple grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling with hands: Constant
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and/or sudden temperature changes including humidity: Constant
• Ability work in a dusty and/or dirty environment: Constant
• Ability to work on uneven surfaces and with some mechanical hazards (saws, moving objects, vehicles, etc.): Constant
• Ability to work in a noisy environment: Constant

Lift/Carry: Over 50lbs 1-6 Ft. Frequency: Occasional