Part Time Merchandiser Greeting Cards / Eyewear Buffalo, NY area

Job Description

Job Description

Distributing Merchandiser

SUMMARY : This part time position is primarily responsible for receiving and displaying the, eyewear and greeting cards shipments for their assigned store(s). As well as, assisting with any customer service requests related to these product lines from store management / leadership team. Two locations in Buffalo and 4 in the outlying suburbs.

Merchandising experience preferred.

Customer service experience a must.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Core duties and responsibilities are centered around being a merchandising representative of SSS for service to customers located in the territory, on the days and allotted hours as assigned. The merchandiser provides supporting functions including, but not limited to; stocking, merchandising, inventorying, product lines, to be displayed according to sales volume, store preferences, and / or regional programs. The merchandiser reports any observed alterations of greeting card displays to SSS. The merchandiser shall be subject to the policies established by the managers of SSS. Merchandisers must comply with all regulations, policies and procedures set forth by the SSS management team, including; time recording and feedback procedures, and any other duties as assigned, in relation to the job summary. This is a part time position that will not lead to fulltime.

JOB REQUIREMENTS / COMPETENCIES : May be required to occasionally print documents from SSS emails and respond to any SSS correspondence within 24 hours. A smart phone that you are able to download our app on. Reliable transportation required. Must communicate all schedule changes to SSS management and store leadership team, present self well along with a clean and neat appearance (hygiene), work consistent weekly scheduled visits (as assigned), commit to use store phone to record worked in and out times through the IVR time management system, Must utilize good communication, listening and organizational skills, including follow written and verbal directions, work with minimal supervision, and be professional and able to develop good working relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS : Merchandisers must have a valid personal email address, phone and voicemail capability, regular access to a computer for SSS management communication. Also access to a smart phone to use merchandiser app. Valid driver’s license or state I.D.,required. Must wear proper attire while in assigned store (s), must be able to demonstrate professional working demeanor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Merchandisers must have the ability to do light lifting and at times manipulate boxes of 25 lbs, Must be able to stand for up to 4 hours at a time, be able to do repetitive bending and movements, including; repetitive lifting of a hand-full of magazines at one time to move them from display pocket to pocket.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Retail, grocery, or convenient store settings.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE : prior merchandising, grocery or retail experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS : Must be able to satisfactorily demonstrate communication and listening skills in English, including follow written and verbal directions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS : Must be able to utilize basic math calculations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : This job has no supervisory responsibilities.