Merchandising Coordinator

Job Details

Job Location: Lynchburg - Lynchburg, VA

Position Type: Staff

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $18.00 - $21.63 Hourly

Job Shift: Full time

Description

The merchandising coordinator facilitates stock availability and designs creative merchandise displays. In this role, they will be monitoring stock levels in the store, retrieving merchandise from the storage area as needed, and setting up eye-catching product displays.

To ensure success, merchandise coordinators should exhibit sound knowledge of consumer behavior and demonstrable experience in a similar role. An outstanding merchandise coordinator will be someone whose understanding of merchandising strategies translates into increased sales.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Coordinates with buyers and merchandisers to plan and manage merchandise

• Monitors inventory levels and sales, and replenishes stock as needed

• Ensures that merchandise is displayed attractively and accessibility is maximized

• Manages and coordinates the placement of new products and the removal of old ones

• Oversees the execution of promotional events or sales

• Maintains store standards by ensuring product displays are clean, safe, and well-maintained

• Participates in regular inventories to ensure accuracy

• Communicates with vendors and suppliers for merchandise procurement

• Trains and guides staff in product knowledge to improve sales

• Processes vendor invoices and maintain financial records

• Analyzes sales reports and market trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes, and impact of competitors' operations on sales

• Supervises purchasing activities, as well as product returns and exchanges.

• Liaises with suppliers on product pricing, promotions, special orders, buy-backs, and damages.

• Reports to senior managers and answers customer queries.

• Maintains confidential files and records for assigned areas of responsibility.

• Attends all departmental required meetings and training, as assigned

• Performs any other related duties as may be required.