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About the Role

The Merchandiser supports the Store Leader by executing merchandising and seasonal décor to create a beautiful environment for guests and achieve store goals. This role provides exceptional guest service through relationship building and maintaining an inspirational, well-organized environment. Merchandisers drive excellence and provide leadership in all visual aspects of the store, including product merchandising and window design, with a focus on results.

Responsibilities

Foster a guest-focused team environment by driving volume and anticipating guest needs.
Achieve excellent guest service by role-modeling company service standards.
Provide timely feedback to associates, and reward and recognize performance to drive retention.
Hold self and associates accountable for achieving financial results and performance standards.
Manage conflict and coach by applying company-recommended processes, standards, and guidelines.
Empower and involve associates in decision-making processes.
Receive feedback and foster dialogue around solutions.
Develop associates through an individualized approach by matching talent with tasks, delegating, and challenging on results.
Foster team commitment through support, relationship building, and recognizing individual contributions.
Lead by managing through change and adversity.
Make recommendations on hiring, promotions, and terminations of team members based on performance.
React to product and presentation based on business needs.
Maintain seasonal window décor weekly.
Control workflow through successful planning and delegation.
Assess store business using company reporting tools to identify merchant opportunities within product placement, outfitting, and stock levels.
Execute task directives within designated time frames.
Conduct weekly window mannequin updates.
Teach standards of product flow, merchandising, and product knowledge to the team.
Adhere to loss prevention practices and report potential incidents to ensure shortage control.
Communicate effectively with the executive team.
Coach the team on analyzing business-related visual presentation to achieve department sales goals.
Lead a forward-thinking approach to the guest experience through merchandising, seasonal décor, and in-store marketing.
Lead a creative community to drive sales through an inspirational store environment.
Utilize and manage weekly reporting to track, analyze, and communicate business results and determine strategies to maximize sales.
Interpret Home Office visual communication through Store Leader / District Leader partnership.
Partner with the Store Leader to oversee and manage the roll-out of floor sets, window sets, fixture placement, and overall visual environment.
Maintain awareness of brand aesthetic and relevance to the store environment and communicate with the team.
Manage placement of new product.
Communicate product performance observations and offer feedback to the Store Leader.

Requirements

Must be able to lift and carry heavy boxes (up to 30 lbs.).
Physical ability to perform tasks which could require prolonged standing, sitting, reaching, kneeling and/or squatting frequently.
May be required to occasionally climb ladders, climb and descend stairs frequently, depending on location.
Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds regularly without assistance.

Skills

Merchandising
Visual merchandising
Sales
Customer service
Leadership
Communication
Team building
Conflict management
Coaching
Delegation
Problem-solving
Inventory management
Loss prevention

Location

Garden City, NY

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

1 year Merchandising experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

About the Company

Altar'd State is a rapidly growing women's fashion brand with over 100 boutiques in more than 30 states.
We offer a place of respite and a distinctive shopping experience with the latest fashion finds, the most sought-after accessories, as well as charming home decor and gifts.
Our Mission: “Stand Out. For Good”.
We are committed to giving back in meaningful ways to those in need through initiatives like Mission Mondays, where 10% of net proceeds go to local charities, and a partnership with Coprodeli USA to build schools in Peru.
We are proud to share that our associates have made us one of Fortune's Best Companies to Work For!
Recently, our team has received the following recognition: #73 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2023, #4 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail™ 2022, #93 in Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2023, #34 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ 2022.

Equal Opportunity

Stand Out For Good, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.
All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.