Retail Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement merchandising strategies and priorities.

• Ensure a seamless flow of fresh merchandise from the backroom to the sales floor.

• Execute and uphold merchandising standards consistently.

• Arrange PEI departments in accordance with current merchandising and visual guidelines.

• Collaborate with Visual Managers and retail partners.

• Ensure that PEI sections are equipped with appropriate graphics.

• Assess merchandising approaches and suggest enhancements for the shop.

• Ensure that markdowns are executed on time, properly signed, and easy to navigate.

• Maintain ongoing communication with management regarding store recaps, floor layouts, and images.

• Discuss issues encountered during store visits, staff efficiency, business opportunities, competitive insights, outpost prospects, shop locations, and lost real estate with retailers.

• Liaise with sales teams and retail partners about inventory challenges and opportunities, including top and slow-selling items, as well as sizing prospects.

• Create strategies that drive business growth through sales competitions and innovative merchandising.

• Analyze PEI trends relative to competitors.

• Ensure that markdown schedules, staffing, and floor space remain competitive.

• Conduct seasonal or as-needed store seminars covering brand marketing, product knowledge, merchandising strategies, and sales skills.

• Review business plans, expectations, and weekly/monthly performance metrics with store management or sales specialists.

• Communicate PEI special events or contests within the designated territory.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required.

• 1–2 years of experience as a Retail/Merchandise Coordinator or in visual merchandising is essential.

• Experience in apparel or department stores is advantageous.

• Strong understanding of retail mathematics is necessary.

• Ability to read and analyze business reports and purchase orders is required.

• Proficiency in multitasking while maintaining strong organizational abilities.

• Capability to balance serving multiple brands across various retailers.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.

• Ability to work autonomously and manage tasks effectively.

• Access to home Internet and a smartphone is essential.

• Personal transportation is necessary for travel to stores.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.

• 401(k) retirement plan with a discretionary company match.

• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance provided by the company.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.

• Paid Holidays.

• Tuition Reimbursement program.

• 24/7 personal support through the Member Assistance Program (MAP).

• Associate Engagement Events, including seasonal celebrations and on-site wellness activities.

• Employee Discounts on clothing across company stores and e-commerce platforms.