Merchandise Manager
$19.50/hr
Medical
Responsible for leading front end operations, ensuring front end merchandising (candy, soda, snacks) are set and meet or exceed brand standards. Ensures that all front-end equipment is in working ...
$19.50/hr
Medical
Responsible for leading front end operations, ensuring front end merchandising (candy, soda, snacks) are set and meet or exceed brand standards. Ensures that all front-end equipment is in working ...
$19.50/hr
Medical
Responsible for leading front end operations, ensuring front end merchandising (candy, soda, snacks) are set and meet or exceed brand standards. Ensures that all front-end equipment is in working ...
South Portland, ME · On-site
$17 - $17.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
South Portland, ME · On-site
$17 - $17.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
South Portland, ME · On-site
$17 - $17.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
South Portland, ME · On-site
$17 - $17.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
$16 - $16.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
$16 - $16.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
Waterville, ME · On-site
$15.10 - $15.60/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
Waterville, ME · On-site
$15.10 - $15.60/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
$16 - $16.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
$16 - $16.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
Rockland, ME · On-site
$16 - $16.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
Rockland, ME · On-site
$16 - $16.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
Rockland, ME · On-site
$16 - $16.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
Rockland, ME · On-site
$16 - $16.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
Rockland, ME · On-site
$16 - $16.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. Role models ...
Rockland, ME · On-site
$16 - $16.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. Role models ...
$15.10 - $15.60/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
$15.10 - $15.60/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
Waterville, ME · On-site
$15.10 - $15.60/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
Waterville, ME · On-site
$15.10 - $15.60/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
South Portland, ME · On-site
$17 - $17.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
South Portland, ME · On-site
$17 - $17.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
Biddeford, ME · On-site
$19.50/hr
Medical
Actively seeks ways to boost sales by optimizing merchandising, staff performance, and customer service. • Executes the market plan by arranging products and signage according to corporate ...
Biddeford, ME · On-site
$19.50/hr
Medical
Actively seeks ways to boost sales by optimizing merchandising, staff performance, and customer service. • Executes the market plan by arranging products and signage according to corporate ...
$16 - $16.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
$16 - $16.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
Arundel, ME · On-site
$27.45 - $36.60/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
As a Merchandising Manager at Burlington, one of the largest off-price retailers in the country, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day management of the store, including the overall maintenance ...
Arundel, ME · On-site
$27.45 - $36.60/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
As a Merchandising Manager at Burlington, one of the largest off-price retailers in the country, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day management of the store, including the overall maintenance ...
Lead the creative vision behind exclusive merchandise for Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament. This is an opportunity to shape the visual language and brand expression of ...
Lead the creative vision behind exclusive merchandise for Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament. This is an opportunity to shape the visual language and brand expression of ...
Lead the creative vision behind exclusive merchandise for Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament. This is an opportunity to shape the visual language and brand expression of ...
Lead the creative vision behind exclusive merchandise for Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament. This is an opportunity to shape the visual language and brand expression of ...
Bangor, ME · On-site
$15.10 - $15.60/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
Bangor, ME · On-site
$15.10 - $15.60/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
$15.10 - $15.60/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
$15.10 - $15.60/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
Augusta, ME · On-site
$15.10 - $15.60/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
Augusta, ME · On-site
$15.10 - $15.60/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. * Role models ...
$14.43 - $15.72
16% of jobs
$15.98 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.72 - $17.01
45% of jobs
$17.67 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
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27% of jobs
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4% of jobs
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Merchandising is a collection of strategies to encourage customer buying habits and increase sales. Merchandising jobs include the supplier who provides products to stores, the distributor who resells products to customers, and the merchandisers who design product displays for in-store and e-commerce sales. As a retail merchandiser, you handle marketing and promotional activities for brick-and-mortar stores. As a visual merchandiser, you set up product displays and organize floor plan layouts, and as a fashion merchandiser, you focus your efforts on apparel and accessories.
| Aspect | Merchandise | Retail Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Role | Managing inventory, product displays, and stock levels | Assisting customers, sales transactions, and store operations |
| Work Environment | Warehouses, stockrooms, or back-end retail areas | Front-end retail stores, customer-facing areas |
| Required Skills | Inventory management, visual merchandising, organization | Customer service, communication, sales skills |
| Common Certifications | None typically required, but inventory or merchandising courses help | Customer service certifications or sales training |
While both roles are integral to retail operations, merchandise focuses on inventory and product presentation behind the scenes, whereas retail associates engage directly with customers to facilitate sales. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right career path within the retail industry.
The most popular types of Merchandise jobs in Maine are:
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At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 20,000 associates who work at Five Below and they'll tell you there's no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in.
It's all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures all crew members are Wowing the Customer through personal contact with customers.
Trains the crew on the B.E.S.T. customer service experience; ensuring that each guest has a fast, friendly check out experience.
Responsible for leading their assigned store to achieve and maintain customer service score goals provided by the District Manager.
Responsible for leading front end operations, ensuring front end merchandising (candy, soda, snacks) are set and meet or exceed brand standards. Ensures that all front-end equipment is in working order and associates are trained to include services where applicable.
Responsible for opening and closing procedures, maintaining the store cleanliness, recovery, and keeping their store ready for customers at all times.
Responsible for performing store manager duties in their absence.
Partners with the store manager to recruit, train, coach, develop and supervise all crew members.
Reviews all corporate communications and reacts accordingly.
Partners with the entire store leadership team in merchandising procedures and World Recovery.
Performs store maintenance including but not limited to taking out garbage, sweeping, cleaning bathrooms, maintaining stock room.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Graduate or equivalent.
College experience preferred.
Minimum 2 years of management experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Creative thinking
Ability to maintain composure under pressure
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Frequently operate cash register
Frequently move merchandise weighing up to 25 lbs and places/removes merchandise up to a height of 5-10 feet
Frequently ascend/descend ladders in order to retrieve and put away stock
Frequently position self to kneel, bend, twist, and stoop, including in the stock room and on the sales floor
Frequently communicate and exchange information with customers on the telephone and face-to-face in the store, as well as with managers and coworkers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
Frequently move across the sales floor assisting customers, as well as to and from the stock room retrieving and putting away merchandise
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, which will require day, evening, weekends and may include overnight shifts and travel (as required)
Must be able to identify and discern email and print instructions regarding merchandise layouts, associate schedules, and standard operating procedures
Must be able to remain in a stationary, upright position for 80% of the time
Must be at least 18 years old and able to perform all essential job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Explore our benefits site to discover all the perks and support we offer! From health coverage to financial and personal wellness, we've got you covered-check it out today! benefits.fivebelow.com/public/welcome
Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Five Below is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit a request and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. crewservices.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
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Five Below carries an ever-evolving and exciting assortment of cell phone cases and chargers, remote control cars, yoga pants, graphic tees, nail polish, footballs and soccer balls, tons of candy and seasonal must-haves for Easter, Halloween, Christmas and more. Everything, everyday, is just $5 and below. Its stores are a vibrant, colorful and high-energy destination. Five Below products are grouped into one of eight in-store worlds: Style, Room, Sports, Tech, Crafts, Party, Candy and Now. Five Below's unique assortment features leading brands such as Lego®, Wilson®, HasbroTM and Peeps® and hot licenses from Disney® and Marvel® such as Frozen, Despicable Me, Avengers and Star WarsTM. Rounding out the assortment is merchandise packed with quality and value made exclusively for Five Below. Five Below was founded in 2002 by David Schlessinger, creator and founder of Encore Books and Zany Brainy along with Tom Vellios, former CEO of Zany Brainy, and current Chairman of Five Below. In early 2015, Joel Anderson, the former CEO of WalMart.com, was named CEO and President of Five Below. The Company (NASDAQ: FIVE) has achieved astounding growth, including a current string of 37 consecutive quarters of positive comparable stores sales growth (from Q2, 2006 to present). Five Below is poised to grow rapidly driven by a unique approach to targeting the teen and pre-teen customer with an edited assortment of trend-right, high quality merchandise that fosters universal appeal. With a highly differentiated shopping experience that delivers exceptional value within the $1-$5 pricing model, customers have a deep appreciation for the brand. There is a long runway for growth with compelling and consistent store performance backed by an experienced and passionate senior management team.
Food and beverage wholesalers
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Philadelphia, PA, US
2002