Area Concession Merchandiser - Tacoma
2023-06-02
Full Time
Description
The Area Concessions Merchandiser is responsible driving sales and overseeing Claire’s Concessions locations within an assigned route as well as supervising concession merchandisers (CMs) within a specific geographic location. The role supports the concessions District Manager in maximizing visit compliance, productivity, profitability, recruiting, retention and partner relations for the assigned area. Responsibilities:
- Drive sales and EBIDTA targets
- Actively work to reduce expenses and costs for the business to maximize EBIDTA
- Consistently drive high levels of operational excellence across the area
- Maintain an individual route as well as manage all CMs/routes within the area, utilizing the Claire’s proprietary APP to ensure visits to assorted partners are complete within the required time.
- Work directly with partner store managers to build relationships and opportunities for increased selling opportunity such as in store events, promotional opportunity, and fixture location
- Team leadership: recruit, onboard and train qualified CMs within area to achieve results
- Ensure CM route coverage for any open CM route to maintaining partner and company visit frequency expectations
- Coach and develop CMs to optimize performance and maintain Claire’s brand across all partners
- Utilize internal Claire’s clarity application and portal to manage: time and attendance, quality control, expense control, merchandise standards and related performance metrics for area team of merchandisers
- Work collaboratively with DM, field teams, corporate office, and key partners across the business to ensure area is aligned with Claire’s business strategy, mission and values
- Provide Concessions DM regular updates on performance of merchandisers and partners, provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
- Minimal 6 months Claire’s concessions/ Claire’s store supervisor experience or similar experience required
- Must be able to travel extensively (75-100%) including overnight travel as required
- Ability to stand during scheduled shifts/Ability to maneuver up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally
- Bending, stooping, extended reaching, climbing ladders and step stools while placing merchandise throughout the stores.
- Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and mobile tech savvy
- Strong merchandising skills, able to execute and make POG decisions
- Strong written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail Oriented and highly organized