The Home Depot: Merchandising

Company: The Home Depot
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: September 14, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description Position Purpose:Merchandising Execution Associates (MEAs) perform in-store merchandising service activities such as merchandising projects, planogram maintenance, overhead organization, and display/signage maintenance designed to enhance the customer experience. MEAs execute merchandising strategies and ensure product is displayed correctly to drive sales and maximize inventory turns. MEAs work in teams with on-site supervision, and provide service to multiple departments in the stores. These associates execute approved general bay service, tasking, projects and resets safely, accurately and efficiently. MEAs must build and maintain strong relationships with store associates and provide superior customer service to both internal and external customers. Day Team Merchandising Execution Associates (MEAs) typically service a single store location and may be scheduled to work Monday-Friday. Overnight MEAs service multiple store locations within a district and typically work overnight Sunday-Thursday.Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities:Maintain product sets in accordance with Merchandising direction, which includes but is not limited to:Read and interpret plan-o-gram to ensure set complianceStraighten, clean and merchandise product to ensure merchandise is presented in a visually appealing mannerOrganize product and perform focused pack-down on low stock and out-of-stock products utilizing store lift equipmentMaintain, straighten and clean shelves, fixtures, displays and product. Maintain up to date paperwork that coordinates with the MET service standardsBuild displays and maintain display materialMaintain, order, and install material/signageReplace damaged or missing price labelsMaintain aisle cleanliness and shop-ability so that merchandise is accessible and customers are able to move throughout the aisles easilyPartner with store leadership to markdown all damaged or un-sellable merchandiseWalk cross-merchandising locations and fill product as needed per direction of the Area Supervisor Other responsibilities include:Execute approved projects including short term vendors initiativesExecute approved projects requested by store, district, and regional leadershipDescribe features and benefits of product to store associates on new items when project specifiesExplain steps needed to complete project, and products needed, when assisting a customerSuggest related items/services outside of department that customers may need for projectParticipate in monthly training curriculumExecute seasonal resets as assignedUtilize store systems to access merchandising reportsRead, interpret, and execute action based on findingsTrack and record all hours worked per projectNature and Scope:Due to forklifts and other heavy equipment traveling through the store, temporary cracks may appear in the floor, causing an uneven walking surfaceThe warehouse environment can be dusty and noisyDoors are frequently open, causing drafts and interior temperature changesFloors around work area may become slippery during wet weather conditionsMay have to handle merchandise and work with tools with sharp edgesPassing forklifts emit gas fumesTools, supplies and related merchandise may contain hazardous materialsEnvironmental Job Requirements:Environment:Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odorsTravel:Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time

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