Store Fixture Specialist

 Who we are:

Calendar Holdings, LLC, based in Austin, Texas, is the world’s largest operator of holiday pop-up stores. We are the dominate retailer of calendars, games and toys products in shopping centers nationwide. We opened our first stores in 1993, and operate nearly a thousand stores in malls, outlets, shopping centers, and lifestyle centers across the United States under Go! Calendars, Go! Games, and Go! Toys brands.

Our team is highly collaborative, motivated, nimble, and dedicated to optimize the business . . . not because they have to, but because they want to. We're serious about having fun at work, but our success is built on insight and hard work. We are dedicated to happy employees and nurturing professional growth.

As part of our core values, we are committed to the highest standards of ethics and business conduct. These standards are demonstrated in our relationships with customers, supplier, competitors and the communities in which we operate, and with each other, as employees, at every organizational level. We want our employees to embrace our core values of commitment, integrity and openness, while always working as a team to achieve optimum profitability for the company.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking to fill a Store Fixture Specialist role that will provide strong leadership in the planning and setting up of our stores across the U.S.  Someone with a detail eye and a strong sense of urgency that thrives in a fast pace environment.  The successful candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, great communication skills, self-motivation, problem solving and great teamwork.  

This role will report directly to the Director of Retail Production Planning and will have open communications on a daily basis to other senior leaders, and will be working with a collaborative team of professionals. Most importantly, we are looking for some with a good sense of humor.

Overview:

This role directly provides direction to the look and feel of our store. This role will manage the day-to-day operations of getting new stores set up by ensuring the correct fixtures are sent from our distribution center.  Contribute to a positive work environment and have open  

Essential Functions:

• Partner with the product planning team to create standard layouts for all concepts.
• Maximize productivity of each store location space.
• Partner with various departments on new concepts.
• Create a complete package of fixtures necessary to build each concept of a store.
• Maintain all store size specific fixture templates to provide accurate fixture and supply purchasing needs throughout the planning season. 
• Manage store graphic orders.
• Assist with fixture procurement process. This includes inventory process, disposal of outdated fixtures & overstock.
• Manage in-house showroom fixture setup process in the spring; includes determining fixture order needs, executing a setup timeline and partnering with the merchandising team
• Create fixture orders for all stores.
• Work with the fixture team with any substitutions or low inventory.
• Create store setup guides and videos for each store concept.
• Communicate daily with our fixture warehouse management throughout season to gauge their production needs and resolve any fixture issues that they encounter. 
• Assist with store setup questions and offer solutions using assembly instructions and store layouts.
• Make outbound calls to return voicemails and follow up with operator/manager fixture issues.
• Ensure that all ACTS request are addressed.
• Learn store assembly by reading assembly instructions, hands-on work in the company showroom, and assisting at local Austin store setups. 
• Assist with storefront signage inventory, procurement & assignment.
• Coordinate regional fixture storage with 3rd party storage company.

A positive attitude is essential, preferably a contagious one. Candidates who are flexible, organized, and have an inherent interest in problem-solving will be successful. This role requires regular, active involvement within several department, including the warehouse. 

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:

• 3-5 years inventory experience with a national specialty or big box retailer is a plus. 
• AutoCAD knowledge highly preferred.
• Experience in a fast paced environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Strong PC skills: Word, and Excel.

Benefits and perks

·       Medical, Dental, Vison, Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability

·       Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

·       Bonus opportunities

·       Very relaxed dress code

·       Strong 401K Match

·       Generous PTO program

·       Birthday Day Off

·       Other fun perks

·       Great working environment and team

·       Open door environment

·       Family atmosphere

·       Great place to work and plan your career

·       Company events

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position.  The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualification may vary based on assignment.
 

Go! Calendar Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.