Retail Merchandiser Associate Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Retail Merchandiser (Multi-Location)
Position Summary:
The Retail Merchandiser is responsible for implementing merchandising strategies, ensuring consistent product presentation, and optimizing in-store displays across multiple retail locations. This position plays a key role in driving sales, enhancing the customer experience, and supporting promotional initiatives by maintaining high visual and operational merchandising standards. The Retail Merchandiser works closely with store teams, vendors, and corporate merchandising to execute product resets, seasonal transitions, and planogram updates.
Key Responsibilities:
• Visit multiple store locations to execute merchandising initiatives and ensure adherence to visual merchandising standards.
• Provide direct merchandising support through execution of large- and small-scale store merchandising programs including resets at the category, department, and full store level
• Support periodic educational training sessions with store personnel on various merchandising topics designed to support the Company’s sales objectives.
• Provide direction and assistance to store personnel with store-level merchandising displays that reflect the Company’s overall marketing and merchandising programs and objectives, including proper adjacencies and efficient usage of available floor space.
• Assist with development of future merchandising programs and displays.
• Implement planograms, product displays, promotional signage, and endcaps to maximize product visibility and sales.
• Monitor product levels, identify out-of-stock items, and coordinate with store teams for replenishment.
• Conduct regular merchandising audits and provide feedback to corporate and store leadership on compliance, opportunities, and issues.
• Support store teams with seasonal resets, remodels, product introductions, and store openings as needed.
• Analyze sales trends and customer shopping patterns to recommend merchandising adjustments that drive sales and improve inventory flow.
• Ensure accurate and timely installation of promotional materials, pricing, and point-of-sale signage.
• Collaborate with store managers and department leads to execute corporate merchandising programs and initiatives.
• Document store visits and submit detailed reports, including photos and project updates, in a timely manner.
• Train and coach store associates on merchandising best practices and visual standards.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for improved product placement, fixture adjustments, or space optimization.
• Maintain a working knowledge of company products and current promotions to better support merchandising decisions.
• Oversee PCM/ICM, reviewing and placing bulletin orders in conjunction with the category managers.
• Oversee end-cap compliance.
• All other duties as requested or assigned.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or related coursework preferred.
• 2+ years of retail merchandising, visual merchandising, or retail operations experience.
• Experience supporting multiple store locations preferred; hardware, home improvement, or similar retail experience a plus.
• Strong understanding of planograms, display techniques, and retail merchandising principles.
• Excellent organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage a flexible travel schedule.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with both corporate and in-store teams.
• Proficiency in using mobile devices, apps, and reporting tools for documentation and communication.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and ability to travel frequently within assigned region (overnight travel may be required).
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift products for extended periods.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working with ladders, shelving, and basic tools as needed for merchandise setup.
Reports To:
Senior Merchandising Manager