Field Merchandiser

Aspen One is the parent company of Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality, and ASPENX. Aspen One enables the expansion of the Aspen brand and ethos globally by developing enhanced strategies and services to support growth and accelerate investment across ski, hospitality, retail, experiences, and clubs.  

Summary

The Field Merchandiser will work with the Merchandise team and the Store Operations team in the training, development, management and execution of seasonal store merchandising plans. This role will coordinate creative marketing, activations, and seasonal changes to drive sales and create a compelling store environment.   

Job Posting Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until November 1, 2024.

Essential Job Functions

• Execute and maintain the visual merchandising strategy that will protect the Brand DNA, ensuring this shows up throughout product placement and visual merchandising displays on the retail floors
• Responsible for managing, communicating and maintaining the working calendar for seasonal floor set implementation through partnering with the store operations team and opening dates
• Partner with the Retail Training Manager to ensure Store Operations teams are trained on visual standards and merchandising best practices
• Ensure all merchandising tactics are created and distributed to retail stores to support campaigns, activations and business objectives
• Support buying and operational teams with inventory management by identifying products that need reallocation and taking appropriate action
• Maintain an asset tracking tool for all fixtures, tools, props, and signage
• Respond to and track requests for signage, repairs, or replacement of assets
• Maintain a photo journal of all retail windows, displays and floor sets
• Required to work in stores during peak times
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Requires 3+ years of retail and/or merchandising experience, preferably within the Outdoor Industry
• Ability to work independently and manage teams or individuals to follow established merchandising standards and decision making while maintaining strong relationships
• Proficiency with Microsoft products; experience with NetSuite and/or RTP a plus
• Must be well organized and detail oriented
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Must be able to travel from store to store throughout the Aspen Snowmass area and occasionally outside the valley

Supervision Given and Received
Supervision Given: This position does not supervise others.
Supervision Received: Works under direct supervision of Merchandise Manager. Tasks are assigned according to specific procedures, and work is checked frequently. Instruction, advice and assistance are readily available.  

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time. Kneeling and bending may be required 
• Regularly work indoors with no adverse conditions. Some positions require exposure to outdoor elements or a combination of both indoors and outdoors and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces   
• Must be able to  lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50) 

Job Benefits

This position is classified as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs. 

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs
• Flexible Spending Account Programs
• Life Insurance Programs
• Paid Time Off Programs
• Paid Leave Programs
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes
• Other company perks

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.         

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One/ Aspen Snowmass/ Aspen Ventures/ Aspen Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.  

For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

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