Bass Pro Shops · 1 day ago
Merchandise Specialist
Fort Smith, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expBass Pro Shops is opening a new store in Fort Smith, AR, and is looking for a Merchandise Specialist to join their team. This role involves creating visually appealing merchandise displays and supporting sales efforts while ensuring high presentation standards and customer service excellence.
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Responsibilities
Partners with Merchandise Manager and all Department Managers to execute product presentation displays, visual prop elements, signing for special events, bust form and mannequins displays and other regionally appropriate displays
Works with all departments and associates to ensure merchandise and visual presentation standards are set and maintained at the highest level
Knows and supports all company merchandise presentation policies, cheat sheets and signage standards and helps execute those standards and assure compliance with and consistency of throughout the retail store
Supports the company’s commitment to delivering world class customer service and ensuring a pleasant, safe, and productive shopping experience for all guests
Partners with the Maintenance Manager in reporting needs for display and taxidermy upkeep including large scale project execution
Partners with the Merchandise Manager to manage monthly budgets in balance with visual presentation supply needs
Completes assignments on the web page portal each month to upload a corporate determined set of photos and/or other directives; communicates any resulting opportunities and feedback to store management
Provides a legendary experience for every customer, every time by assisting customers in making buying decisions by: identifying and evaluating customers' needs, making product recommendations based off of this analysis, promoting programs including, but not limited to CLUB Membership, VOC and In-Store Pick-up
ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
Qualification
Required
High School education or equivalent
1-2 years retail merchandising experience
Computer literate with a basic working knowledge of Microsoft software programs
Ability to positively partner with various members of store management and associates in a productive manner
Ability to write business correspondence as required
Demonstrated customer service skills
Ability to manage several priorities simultaneously
Must be able to stand for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand, walk, climb and/or negotiate into tight spaces on occasion to set visual displays
Preferred
Experience working with displays, shop layouts, visual props, etc
Basic working knowledge of simple power tools
Benefits
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Voluntary benefits
401k Retirement Savings
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Bass Pro Cares Fund
And more!
Company
Bass Pro Shops
Your Adventure Starts Here! Find gear for Fishing, Boating, Hunting, Camping, and much more at Bass Pro Shops. It is a sub-organization of Great American Outdoors Group.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (9)
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2021 (5)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2015-02-10Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Gary Wissig
Sr. Director, Revenue & Business Intelligence
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