Retail Coordinator - Washington DC/VA- Part Time (20 hours/week)

SUMMARY: 

The retail coordinator is responsible for establishing and executing Merchandising plans and priorities. Ensures fresh flow of merchandise from backroom to sales floor, execution and maintenance of all merchandising standards. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Merchandise PEI departments using current merchandising and visual directives. 
• Partner with Visual Managers 
• Ensure that all PEI areas have the appropriate graphics.  
• Review new merchandising strategies and ideas and make recommendations for shop enhancements.
• Ensure markdowns are taken on schedule, signed and easy to shop

• Maintain consistent dialogue with management regarding store recaps, floor maps, and pictures on a regular basis.
• Partner with Retailers to discuss open issues from store visits, productivity of staff, business opportunities, competitive feedback, outpost opportunities, shop locations, loss of real estate, etc.
• Communicate with sales teams and retail partners on stock Issues and Opportunities, Best or Slow sellers, Sizing Opportunities, etc.

• Develop business-driving strategies through sales contests and creative merchandising.
• Compare PEI trends to competitors.  
• Ensure markdown schedules, staffing and floor space is competitive.

• Conduct one-on-one and single/multiple store seminars on current brand marketing, product knowledge, merchandising strategies, and selling skills training on a seasonal basis or as necessary. 
• Review business plans, expectations and weekly/monthly numbers with appropriate store management/sales specialist.  
• Communicate PEI special events or contest in individual territory.

SKILLS: 

• Must be able to read and analyze business reports and purchase orders.
• Ability to multi-task and possess strong organization skills.  Must be able to balance servicing of multiple brands within various retailers.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and task manage appropriately.
• Must have home Internet access and smartphone.
• Must have own transportation to travel to stores. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree
• 1-2 previous Retail/Merchandise Coordinator or visual merchandising experience, apparel or department store experience a plus.
• Good understanding of retail math.