Merchandising Specialist

MERCHANDISING SPECIALIST – part-time

$16 per hour

 CLOSED EVENINGS & SUNDAYS • WORK/LIFE BALANCE

Are you a natural people person with a passion for spreading happiness? Are you a motivated individual with a talent for sales? If so, we want you to join our team and help us spread happiness!

What you'll do:

• Spread happiness: Infuse positivity into every interaction, both internally and externally.
• Create memories: Build relationships with guests and create unforgettable experiences.
• Go the extra mile: Consistently exceed sales targets and drive revenue growth.
• Be a team player: Collaborate with colleagues to create a high-energy, supportive work environment.
• Embrace challenges: Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic industry.

What you'll need:

• A contagious smile: Your enthusiasm is your superpower.
• Stellar communication skills: You can charm anyone with your interactions.
• Unstoppable drive: You're a self-starter who loves to provide top-notch guest service.
• A passion for people: You genuinely care about building relationships.

WHY KITCHEN KETTLE VILLAGE IS AN EXCEPTIONAL PLACE TO WORK

Join our team and be part of something truly special! At Kitchen Kettle Village, our vision is all about Spreading Happiness, and our mission is to Create Exceptional Experiences and Lasting Memories. We live by our values every day: Create WOWs, Embrace Change, Have Fun, Think, Build Relationships, Work Safe Work Smart, and putting We Before Me in everything we do. If you are passionate about making a difference and being part of a team that embraces these values, please apply. We want you on our team!

WHY WILL YOU LOVE WORKING AT KITCHEN KETTLE VILLAGE?

• Closed evenings and Sundays
• Scheduling flexibility for work/life balance
• Free cookie, piece of fruit, and beverage each shift
• Village discounts
• Fun days
• Family owned and operated since 1954
• Great benefits, including professional and personal life coaching, wellness program, *401(k) and employer match (*after eligibility is met)

KITCHEN KETTLE VILLAGE is seeking an enthusiastic and responsible individual to work as a part-time MERCHANDISING SPECIALIST.  This position has the responsibility of supporting the company Buyer and Retail Captains by creating, implementing, and monitoring product displays within our various shops. This position spreads happiness and creates exceptional experiences and lasting memories through efficiently and attractively creating retail merchandise displays that capture the attention of Village guests.

COMPETENCIES/SCHEDULE

The ideal candidate for this position should have excellent communication, collaboration, and stress management skills. They should be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word. This is a part-time position working between 16-20 hours per week. Must have some Saturday availability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Verifies and completes daily receiving entries within our inventory program (Sage) in preparation for merchandising.
• Coordinates the distribution of received products to the appropriate shop in an agreed upon time frame.
• Assist with product merchandising in various retail shops to ensure attractive and profitable product displays.
• Assist with product procurement for designated retail shops as assigned by the Retail Buyer.
• Be available to assist Retail Captains in the areas of product merchandising and promotions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires an employee to be on their feet up to eight hours per day. They are required to twist, bend, reach, stoop, climb steps, and kneel. They must frequently lift or move objects up to 20 pounds and occasionally 25 to 50 pounds. Can be fast-paced at times. Noise level is sometimes loud. Temperatures may vary.