Retail Merchandiser

About Eagle Eye Outfitters

Founded in 1999, Eagle Eye Outfitters is an independent outdoor lifestyle retailer in Dothan, Alabama. From our humble roots many years ago, Eagle Eye has now expanded to over 45,000 square feet, becoming a premium retail partner for the best brands in the outdoor industry. As a leader in the retail community in South Alabama, we use outdoor retail as a platform to encourage outdoor pursuits, environmental stewardship, and fulfillment of our community mission statement. It is always our goal to offer our customers the very best quality with unmatched radical customer service.

Working at Eagle Eye Outfitters

At Eagle Eye Outfitters, we believe our work changes people’s lives. We are a locally owned business with big ambition. People are the heart of any organization - including our own. Our company’s motto is People Matter Most, which applies to our approach in every decision we make to serve our customers, staff, and community. We’re dedicated to empowering & developing people, solving tough problems, and helping careers flourish inside and out.

Merchandiser Job Description Summary

Under the Supervision of the Head Merchandiser, a Merchandising Associate is responsible for providing an excellent in-store experience for customers by ensuring their responsible departments are well stocked, displayed, signed, and visually appealing. The goal of this position is to use visual merchandising to drive branding, support inventory management, meet sales objectives, and maximize profitability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports a culture within the merchandising team that ensures radical customer service and high performance is the focus of all activities. Greatness at Eagle Eye is defined by one’s ability to serve others – both internally and externally.
• Provides quality & accurate work, achieves goals of the merchandising department, and ensures the customer is at the center of every decision made.
• Arrange and maintain attractive visual presentations. Follows a floor plan and/or directive of the Head Merchandiser to merchandise an area in preparation for seasonal changes and special events.
• Creates & maintains store fixtures and mannequin presentations.
• Maintains & presents visual displays in a compelling and exciting manner in accordance with directives (written or verbal) from the Head Merchandiser.
• Implements store signage programs.
• Continuously checks the selling floor for proper merchandise presentation and performs general housekeeping and straightening as needed. Rotates product periodically on fixtures & displays to maximize style exposure.
• Maintains organization and cleanliness of fixture storage/workroom.
• Keeps track of prop inventory and reports needs/discrepancies to the Head Merchandiser.
• Executes promotional & floor change calendar seamlessly and efficiently.
• Assists with special projects & events as assigned. Assists with marketing photo & video shoots as needed.
• Complies with inventory control procedures & company standards.
• Knowledgeable of and follows all store safety procedures.
• Peer to Peer Accountability. Serve co-workers and be willing to have courageous conversations as needed for each other’s individual development and growth.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience:

• High school degree/equivalent or more. Additional educational training in visual retail design/merchandising is preferred but not required.
• Proven work experience in merchandise presentation, visual presentation, or retail stock experience is preferred.

Schedule Requirements:

• Availability to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• 5 Day work week with primarily 8-9 hour shifts.
• 2-3 Saturday shifts per month with a minimum of 1 Saturday off per month excluding key dates and the month of December.
• Eagle Eye is closed every Sunday.

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Applications - General Understanding of Excel for reading sales reports.
• Photoshop or other Graphic Design Software Experience a plus.
• Previous Experience using a POS/Inventory Management System a plus.
• General Familiarity with iPad functions.

Intellectual Competencies:

• General understanding of visual merchandising practices. Ability to comprehend floor diagrams and interpret instructional documentation.
• General understanding of retail sales & inventory principles
• Proficiency in English and basic Math skills.
• Sound judgment/decision-making ability: must be able to apply consistent logic, rationality, & objectivity in decision-making. Must be able to maintain an objective view of situations to make impartial, well-reasoned decisions.
• Continual learner. Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development.

Interpersonal Competencies:

• People Matter Most: people-oriented and driven by customer satisfaction.
• Professional Demeanor: Arriving for work each day dedicated to having a great attitude to display to others your excitement about your profession. Working to the best of your ability to ensure that others observe your high-performance standards. Sacrifices personal agendas for your team and the entire company to be more successful.
• Must have excellent listening skills to comprehend directives, inquiries, and/or comments, and decipher intent & meaning.
• Accountability: Holds self-accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Accepts responsibility for mistakes.
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and display ethical behavior in all business dealings; ability to be trusted by peers, clients, and others; puts honesty & integrity above self.
• Flexibility. Must have the ability to adapt and adjust quickly to changing priorities or work demands without adverse impact on performance or team dynamics.
• Resilience. Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.
• Must have the ability to display appropriate demeanor, dialogue, interaction, and attire when dealing with staff, customers, co-workers, or management.
• Must possess team building skills to foster an environment among staff to increase mutual trust, encourage cooperation and information sharing, and work well together.
• Must have the ability to personify and/or exhibit compassion, sensitivity, warmth, friendliness, and trustworthiness.
• Must have the ability to take a stand on issues of importance and accountability. Willing to have courageous conversations without being abrasive.
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment and establish collaborative peer relationships.
• Must have the ability to exhibit high levels of energy, a strong desire to achieve, and see their co-workers achieve as well.
• Perseverance: Must have the ability to demonstrate a strong need to achieve goals and not give up.

Physical Demands:

• Stand/Walk for long periods of time.
• Daily lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 30 lbs.
• Involves close vision, color vision, depth perception, and mental focus.
• Use of hands for firm and strong grasping. Frequent use of finger dexterity.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to talk, hear, and communicate clearly with co-workers and customers.
• Occasional sitting in a normal position for short periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS

• Closed on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
• 6 Paid Holidays (New Years, Memorial, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) (After 90 days FT Status)
• Generous Employee Discounts.
• VTO - 40 paid hours per year of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to be used for community service.
• 40 hours of Sick Time Off (After 90 days FT Status)
• 40 hours of Paid Vacation Time (After 1 Year of FT Status)
• Company Contributes up to 3% match toward SIMPLE Retirement Plan.
• Company Provided Life Insurance Policy of $25,000
• Company Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• Company Aflac Secondary Insurance Options

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person