WHSmith North America · 5 months ago
Stock Associates
Arlington, VA US (Primary)
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$16.78/hr - $16.78/hr
1+ years expWHSmith North America is a leading global travel retailer with a collection of specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America. The Stock Associate is responsible for managing merchandise flow, ensuring products are stocked and organized, and assisting with store presentation.
Retail
Responsibilities
Receives, inspects, and transfers merchandise accurately
Assists with inventory management, including stocking and replenishing merchandise from backstock
Communicates with store leadership regarding inventory levels and restocking needs
Ensures merchandise with full size and color representation
Keep stockroom and sales floor organized, ensuring shelves, racks, and displays remain neat and properly labeled
Maintain knowledge of store inventory and assist customers or team members in locating items
Use basic Point-of-Sale (POS) system knowledge to track inventory and transfers
Assist in the upkeep of store by maintaining store displays and merchandising
Identify and resolve issues such as inventory discrepancies, markdowns, or pricing errors
Follow all safety and loss prevention procedures
Other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Basic computer skills, including familiarity with inventory or POS systems
Ability to lift and move merchandise up to 60 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation
Employment may be contingent upon passing background checks and/or drug screening, where permitted by law
Occasional sitting
Frequent standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling
Normal or corrected vision and hearing
Can distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns, or materials to review merchandise
Fluency in English is required for training, customer interactions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
Typically, indoors
Typically, in a consistent temperature
Occasionally outdoors
Occasionally exposed to varying degrees of hot and cold environments
Use of fine motor hand functions
Lift approximately 50+ lbs
Use of fine motor hand functions
Preferred
Previous stockroom, retail, or warehouse experience preferred (1+ year is a plus)
TAM Card (Alcohol Beverage Awareness Certification) may be required, depending on location
Security clearance may be required, depending on job duties
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) with company match
Employee Discount
Company
WHSmith North America
About WHSmith North America WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-10-17Acquired
2008-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Toby Keir
Chief Executive Officer
David Charles
President & COO
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