Retail Visual Merchandiser - New Store Opening - Mechanicsburg, PA - Ocean State Job Lot

Compensation for this opportunity is based on candidate experience and position

Join a growing organization! Ocean State Job Lot! the Northeast's largest closeout retailer, is opening a new store location in Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania, located at 6520 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055! Ocean State Job Lot is now hiring for all positions, including Store Leadership, supervisory Full time and Part time opportunities. Ocean State Job Lot offers both Full time and Part time benefits, and a 30% off discount for all team members!

To apply visit Oceanstatejoblot.com/careers!

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Visual Merchandiser is responsible for setting and maintaining visual merchandise presentations throughout the retail store. This role will align with Company initiatives to change displays that promote new product launches and/or reflect seasonal changes. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Maintain and implement visual merchandising in alignment with Company standards and strategies 
• Ensure timely compliance with merchandising directives with proper merchandise signage and ticketing 
• Support the Ad Coordinator in the planning and placement of advertised product, as well as, the development of sales, particularly in the Company Top 40 assortment 
• Support associate learning in merchandising by answering questions and properly demonstrating Company directives 
• Understand and execute safety and maintenance standards in alignment with Company standards
• Participate in and execute merchandising direction throughout the entire store 
• Ensure all OSJL customers receive the best possible service on the sales floor and at the point of sale 
• Operate a cash register, as needed 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Prior merchandise experience in other retail environments preferred 
• Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and good verbal and written communication skills 

ATTRIBUTES: 

• Effective Communicator: You possess strong communication skills and have the ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect. 
• Team Oriented: You are capable of embracing the ideas of others (even if they conflict with your own) for the sake of the company and client. 
• Self-motivated: You can work with a minimum of supervision and be capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a proactive manner. You understand the tools and processes needed to meet larger strategic initiatives. 
• Passionate: You must be passionate about online collaboration and ensuring our clients are successful; we love seeing hunger and ambition.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Work primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. This position requires extended periods of moving, remaining stationary, ascending, descending, and/or positioning oneself to complete various tasks throughout the shift. 
• Responsible for physical activities including using hand tools, ascending or descending a ladder, moving, reaching, and lifting on a frequent basis: should be able to lift 35 lbs on a regular basis. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Management has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

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