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How much do markdown associate jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for markdown associate in Alabama is $65,689.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,500.00 and $68,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Markdown Associate job?

A Markdown Associate is responsible for reducing prices on merchandise in a retail store based on company guidelines. Their duties typically include updating price tags, ensuring accurate signage, and maintaining store organization during markdowns. They work closely with store management to implement price changes efficiently. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Markdown Associate position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Markdown Associate, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in retail pricing or merchandising, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with inventory management systems and point-of-sale (POS) software is highly beneficial. Excellent organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with team members help individuals succeed in this position. These competencies are crucial for ensuring product pricing accuracy, optimizing inventory, and supporting smooth retail operations.

What are some typical challenges a Markdown Associate faces in a retail environment?

Markdown Associates often face the challenge of accurately updating prices and ensuring all shelf labels and signage reflect current promotions or clearance items, especially during busy sales periods. They must frequently coordinate with management and inventory teams to prioritize markdowns without disrupting store operations. Adapting quickly to changing pricing strategies or last-minute inventory updates is also common. Successfully overcoming these challenges helps maintain store organization and provides a positive shopping experience for customers.
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Inventory Distribution Team Member - First Shift

Unclaimed Baggage

Scottsboro, AL • On-site

$14.50 - $18/hr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


Unclaimed Baggage rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Location: Unclaimed Baggage: Retail
Position: Inventory Distribution Team Member - First Shift
Level: 3
Basic Function: This position requires a smile, positive, friendly presence while stocking the retail floor space in a fast, efficient, accurate manner. Make every effort to ensure that each guest that you meet is having an exceptional shopping experience and if they aren't, understand what you can do to help the situation. Being in stock is an important aspect of the guest experience.
General Responsibilities:
  • Be familiar with location of merchandise throughout the store
  • Stock all merchandise in the appropriate location quickly and accurately. Maintain all back-stock areas: sort appropriately and use first in/first out system
  • Color Tag/Color Dot the needed categories within each department; follow color tag chart
  • Scan production output using IDT laptop when merchandise is taken up to the sales floor to be stocked
  • Maintain fixture areas and empty z-rack, rolling rack and utility cart space
  • Assist the retail sales floor team with markdown and floor moves as needed
  • Report suspicious activity or shoplifting to Asset Protection, Manager, or Assistant Manager.
  • All other tasks assigned by management

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
  • Light to moderate lifting is required for most areas; few areas will require heavy lifting at times
  • Repetitive motion is also required

Schedule Hours:
  • 40 hour per week position requiring one to be at work as early as 6:00 am and stay as late as 6 pm. Flexibility in scheduling is required.
  • Saturdays are required, with averaging one Saturday off each month.
  • All major holidays are a requirement (excluding Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day)

Reporting Relationships: Reports directly to First Shift Inventory Distribution Team Supervisor
ABOUT UNCLAIMED BAGGAGE:
Unclaimed Baggage is the nation's only buyer and repurposer of lost luggage, offering a second life to a treasure trove of goods that airlines and other travel/hospitality companies have been unable to reunite with their former owners. It's 50,000 square foot brick-and-mortar retail store in Scottsboro, Alabama draws over a million visitors a year from all 50 states and around the world. Besides clothing, jewelry, footwear, electronics, eyewear and sporting goods, shoppers might find anything from a kimono to a shrunken head, vintage collectibles or a zebra skin, complete with ears and tail. This one-of-a-kind business has attracted media attention for decades in outlets ranging from The Today Show, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, The New York Times, BuzzFeed, Discovery Channel and more for its ever-changing array of unique items from around the world, all sold at incredible value. The company also runs a philanthropic foundation called Reclaimed for Good, providing worldwide charities with millions of dollars' worth of items like unsellable medical supplies and equipment, clothing, and eyeglasses. In 2020, this family-owned business celebrated its 50th anniversary and successfully launched its first online store. Within days of it's launch, www.unclaimedbaggage.com welcomed over a million visitors to it's site, shopping from every state in the country. Top 10 states by e-commerce customer range from coast to coast every week, showing the strength of this unique brand. Learn about Unclaimed Baggage at www.unclaimedbaggage.com or connect online through Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
OUR CULTURE
Our Mission is to: "Redeem the lost, unclaimed, and rejected for the glory of God."
We have the stability of our 50+ year history, combined with a highly entrepreneurial mindset, constantly changing and improving for growth. Our principles are rooted in a distinctly Judeo-Christian worldview. We are not perfect and do not always get it right, but we genuinely seek to honor God in all we do.
Our Values in Action are:
  • Integrity: Do the right thing
  • Excellence: Always reach for better
  • Humility: Listen and learn
  • Service: Help others win
  • Teamwork: Grow stronger together
  • Gratitude: Choose to be thankful
  • Entrepreneurship: Make it happen

The duties, responsibilities and requirements presented in this job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of roles or responsibilities.
Updated: 5/11/2022