SPARC GROUP LLC Looking for MERCHANDISE COORDINATOR, SPARC Group at Pleasanton, California Full Time

Overview

The Merchandise Coordinator will maximize Nautica and Lucky Brand presentation, profile, and prominence on the retail selling floor to increase sales while cultivating partnerships with wholesale sales associates, visual and merchandising teams. This position is based in the Pleasanton, CA area.

Responsibilities

• Execute seasonal account zone-a-grams and visual merchandising guidelines at retail for each family of business.
• Must be able to give clear direction, manage weekly schedule, monitor productivity, and provide timely and constructive feedback to Brand Ambassador.
• Train store teams on product knowledge, customer service and merchandising standards to maintain brand integrity and maximize product sell – thru.
• Provide daily verbal and written communication regarding various aspects of store visit.
• Support account strategies to maximize sales and plan for future business.
• Act as a liaison with all levels of account store team and SPARC Sales Teams.
• Schedule store visits based on business needs and react to the ever changing retail environment.
• Travel required to remote stores within territory.

Qualifications

• Strong retail background, should possess visual and merchandising experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret instructional documents such as reports and procedure manuals.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Responds effectively to changing priorities and the ability to keep track of multiple projects on a continuing basis.
• Detail oriented, highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Must be able to bend, lift, kneel, and move product/fixtures as needed.

About us:

SPARC Group LLC is an operating partner to global brands, providing retail and ecommerce management, sourcing, design and other operational and administrative support. It currently operates Aeropostale, Nautica and Lucky Brand in the United States and Puerto Rico. SPARC Group LLC is owned, through its parent company SPARC Group Holdings LLC, by Simon Property Group and Authentic Brands Group. With Aeropostale, Nautica and Lucky combined, SPARC Group operates retail locations, a strong wholesale business with thousands of points of sale in the U.S., and the ecommerce platforms for all brands. The Simon Property and ABG joint venture also own the Forever 21, Brooks Brothers and Eddie Bauer brands.