Retail Merchandising Specialist - Grand Rapids, MI

As a Retail Merchandising Specialist at Beauty Barrage, you'll be responsible for traveling to assigned stores within your territory to engage in various tasks such as maintaining store shelves, restocking products, and setting up eye-catching displays. You’ll also conduct regular surveys and work directly with field sales representatives to understand promotional strategies. Maintaining quality results and ensuring all merchandising components align with schematics are also key responsibilities.

To succeed as a Retail Merchandising Specialist at Beauty Barrage, you must possess strong communication and organizational skills. Being beauty-savvy is essential, along with the ability to read merchandising schematics. You should also have excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility in your availability, and the capacity to travel within your designated market up to a 100-mile radius. Proficiency in using personal devices for submitting reports and photos is also required.

Absolutely! Beauty Barrage provides excellent training programs that include both live workshops and online sessions to ensure that you are well-prepared for your role as a Retail Merchandising Specialist. This training will not only cover product knowledge and display techniques but will also emphasize the company values and best practices, ensuring you feel confident and supported in your position.

As a Retail Merchandising Specialist at Beauty Barrage, you’ll enjoy several perks including a competitive hourly wage of $30, the opportunity to accrue paid time off, and paid drive time. Additionally, you’ll receive paid training and education, a generous referral bonus, and prospects for professional growth within a rapidly expanding company. Beauty Barrage is committed to supporting your career and recognizing your efforts!

The work schedule for a Retail Merchandising Specialist at Beauty Barrage can vary monthly, providing you with a flexible work-life balance. You’ll typically work part-time and have availability for morning to midday hours and occasional weekends, depending on the scheduling needs of the stores in your assigned territory. This adaptability allows you to integrate your work commitments with your personal life seamlessly.

When prioritizing tasks, I always consider urgent store needs first, like restocking or addressing damaged inventory. I often communicate with store managers to align on priorities, and I maintain a checklist to ensure no key actions are overlooked in each visit.

In my previous roles, I have successfully created and maintained eye-catching displays that represented the brand message effectively. For instance, I utilized merchandising schematics to optimize shelf layouts and drew customer attention through strategic product placements.

I make it a priority to inspect products regularly and take immediate action when I find damaged or expired items. My approach includes communicating with the store management to ensure they are removed from the shelves and processed for returns or credit.

I strive to establish open and honest lines of communication by using various methods such as emails, phone calls, and text messages. Regular check-ins help build rapport and ensure everyone is informed about ongoing projects or any arising issues.

I am passionate about beauty and retail, and I admire Beauty Barrage's commitment to quality and creativity. Joining a team that collaborates with leading brands aligns with my career goals and allows me to utilize my skills in merchandising and customer engagement.

I am aware of the physical demands of this role, such as bending and lifting, and I believe I am well-equipped for it. I maintain an active lifestyle, which helps me stay fit and fully capable of meeting the job's requirements.

In my last position, I was tasked with preparing a promotional display under a tight deadline. I streamlined my workflow by coordinating tasks between team members and focused on efficient communication, ultimately completing the project ahead of time and achieving strong sales outcomes.

I believe that being detail-oriented is the most crucial quality for a successful Retail Merchandising Specialist. Attention to detail not only ensures that displays meet the brand's standards but also enhances the overall shopping experience for consumers.

In handling disagreements, I focus on being respectful and understanding the manager's perspective. I would present my rationale backed with data or customer feedback, and aim for a collaborative solution that respects both our points of view.

To stay organized during store visits, I use a combination of technology and traditional checklists. I keep digital notes on my phone that include tasks and priorities, and I maintain a hand-written checklist for each visit to ensure comprehensive coverage and accountability.