Retail Franchising Coordinator jobs in Illinois

Overview

Job Summary:

Winston is looking for fashionable, passionate and energetic Retail Merchandisers with in-store merchandising experience in apparel, accessories and footwear.  As a merchandiser, you will be responsible for high level execution according to a planogram, sizing, stocking & filling in merchandise on the selling floor as well as relationship building.  We work with various brands and product categories at retailers such as Macy’s, Walmart, Kohl’s, Dick’s, specialty chains, and more.

Does this sound like you?

• Passion for retail merchandising in a fun & energetic environment• Enthusiasm for various apparel, accessories, and footwear brands• Ability to use a planogram or visual directive on the retail floor• Skills to stock & set products on walls and fixtures 

If so, come join our visual merchandising team.  Become a part of making retail more exciting and elevating the shopping experience!

Responsibilities

The Fundamentals:

• Work Ethic: As a Retail Merchandiser, you must have a strong commitment and dedication to building brands and elevating their presentation at retail and telling their story through visual merchandising

• Communication: Retail Merchandisers must be able to communicate clearly with store personnel and provide clear communication in written reports

• Technology: A smartphone is required for reporting purposes, tablets are not recommended. For iOS users, we recommend an iPhone 6 or greater and iOS of 12.0 or greater.  For Android users, we recommend devices that are no more than 5 years old and updated to Android OS 9.0 or greater. 

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

• Ability to dress mannequins according to style guide (preferred)

• Friendly, energetic, personable demeanor, and passion for retail merchandising

• Strong work ethic, reliable and committed

• Flexible, adaptable, dependable and trustworthy

• Ability to download and install an app on your smart phone, and upload reports via the app

• Ability to lift to 25 pounds and stand on feet entire shift

Pay Range:  $19-23/hour

Note that this range is representative of earning potential and actual pay will be based on skills, experience, and/or geographic location.

At Winston, we are ALL IN!

At Winston, our strength comes from an abundance of some of the most diverse talent in the market and our distinctive skill sets. We revel in our uniqueness. We welcome change that makes us stronger. Our goal is to make everyone within the Winston community know that they are valued, respected, and heard every day. This also applies to our talented applicants, and we are proud of the fact that we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Winston Retail is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.