Merchandising & Brand Specialist
Avolta
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $23 - $25 per hour
About the role
- Implement daily merchandising tasks including product placement, planogram compliance, and visual updates for assigned categories in alignment with brand and corporate standards.
- Conduct regular category inspections to ensure proper stock levels, accurate pricing, and adherence to brand guidelines; report discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
- Assist with setup of promotional displays, seasonal transitions, and new product launches; ensure timely execution of merchandising directives.
- Provide basic product knowledge and assist customers with inquiries; support sales goals through active engagement and product demonstrations.
- Support category-specific receiving activities including product placement, price verification, and inventory accuracy; process related documentation and communicate issues to management.
- Maintain proficiency in inventory management systems; update product information and assist with category performance reporting as directed by the Category Manager.
- Assist in onboarding and training new associates on category-specific procedures, product knowledge, and brand standards.
- Ensure compliance with operational and safety standards for product handling, storage, and merchandising execution.
- Partner with Category Manager and store leadership to support category assessments, inventory counts, and promotional execution; provide feedback on execution challenges and customer response.
Requirements
- 3+ years combined experience in merchandising, category management, or retail operations with a focus on brand compliance and visual presentation.
- 2+ years in a specialist role managing category-specific merchandising tasks.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or related field preferred (may count toward experience requirement).
- Knowledge of visual merchandising principles, planogram execution, and retail display standards.
- Familiarity with inventory management systems and retail reporting tools.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Visual Merchandising Certification or related training preferred.
Benefits
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Hard Skills & Tools
merchandisingcategory managementvisual merchandisingplanogram executioninventory managementproduct placementprice verificationretail reportingproduct knowledgesales support
Soft Skills
customer engagementcommunicationteam collaborationproblem-solvingtrainingattention to detailorganizational skillsfeedback provisionadaptabilitytime management
Certifications
Visual Merchandising Certification