General Merchandise/HBC FT

Overview

To provide excellent guest service through general merchandise activities.

Responsibilities

• 1. Order, stock, and maintain all General Merchandise categories throughout the store.
• 2. Plan, set, decorate, sign and maintain promotional aisle, endcaps and/or GM mass display areas. Reset seasonally or as needed.
• 3. Facilitate seasonal markdown process. Write recaps and preorders based upon previous sell through and experience.
• 4. Order, set, sign and maintain all GM Clip-Strips, J-Hooks, shippers, and Continuity programs.
• 5. Conduct GM store walk, straighten and dust sections, and replace signs and tags as needed.
• 6. Work buffer items and overstocks between deliveries.
• 7. Process credits for damaged and discontinued items prior to next delivery.
• 8. Manage service issues, sales opportunities, etc. with DSD vendors including Greeting Cards, Books, and Magazines.
• 9. Prepare for and facilitate GM inventory process. Develop action plan as necessary.
• 10. Update new/discontinued items weekly. Facilitate the completion of GM resets initiated by corporate at store level. Assist in securing vendor assistance when necessary.
• 11. Perform monthly/quarterly fixed activities including deep cleaning.
• 12. Participate in weekly/monthly store planning process. Read merchandising notes.
• 13. Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• 1. Guest service oriented with proven ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• 2. Self-motivation, merchandising creativity and the ability to aggressively pursue sales.
• 3. Understanding of retail business skills helpful.
• 4. Flexible work schedule including weekends, holidays and occasional overnight work.
• 5. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. consistently.
• 6. Ability to bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods of time.

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