Retail Merchandiser And Decorator

Retail Merchandiser & Decorator

Java Jive is looking for a creative and hard working individual to be our next Retail Merchandiser and Decorator. This person must be energetic and self motivated and willing to put their creativity to use.

This person will be responsible for creating window and merchandise displays as well as receiving, entering, and displaying new merchandise upon arrival. This job is physically demanding and requires many trips up and down stairs carrying merchandise, displays, and decor.

We are looking for crafty and creative people who can come up with new ideas for each holiday window display. This is a part time position with hours varying week to week. There are many opportunities for growth potential for candidates interested in expanding hours. If you have a passion for retail, excellent organizational skills, and a strong attention to detail, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience in retail merchandising, inventory control, customer service, or store management.

Job Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Weekly hours can be worked anytime during our open hours, Monday-Sunday, 7am-8pm (6pm Sundays)
• No set schedule is required
• Creative and fun environment.
• Utilize your creativity to determine themes and styles for window and merchandise displays.
• Will have access to large collection of displays and props
• Will have a small budget for additional props and displays as needed
• Get to be a part of a fun and friendly team as well as befriend and interact with our regulars and traveling customers
• Room for growth
• Opportunities to expand into merchandise purchasing
• Opportunities for additional work hours to do small DIY projects
• Employee Discounts
• Free drinks and meals while working
• Food and Drink discounts while off the clock
• Discounts on merchandise

Job Skill Requirements

• Must be available to work up to 25 hours per week
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to climb stairs and carry boxes and displays up and down stairs
• Able to climb ladders
• Basic data entry skills to be able to enter merchandise into POS
• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly and approachable demeanor
• Must be able to self-direct and adhere to seasonal schedules for displays
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of inventory control procedures
• Experience in retail sales or store management is a plus

Job Responsibilities

Maintaining Merchandise Displays

• Restocking merchandise
• Dust, tidy, and straighten displays
• Rearrange merchandise displays throughout the store to attract customers and promote sales
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate with store management regarding restocking needs
• Create holiday merchandise displays approximately 1-2 months in advance of each holiday. Use a mix of merchandise themed specifically to the holiday along with other merchandise that gift well for that holiday
• Greeting cards - tidy and sort racks

Customer Service

• Provide exceptional customer service by assisting customers with inquiries and product recommendations
• Collaborate with store management to develop strategies for improving sales and customer satisfaction

New merchandise arrivals

• Unpack, inventory and price merchandise as it arrives
• Note damages and photograph for credit
• Merchandise arrives year-round, but is received most heavily March-April and September-October
• Create displays for new merchandise categories or lines
• Take photos for social media of new items/displays
• Pack up and store merchandise back stock

Window Displays & Holiday Decor

• Create seasonal and holiday window displays throughout the year
• Decorate for holidays and seasons throughout the store

Other Projects:

• Rearranging and refreshing decor in the shop on both the service and dining room sides
• Rearranging artwork on Dining Room side occasionally or as needed
• Hang new consignment artwork as it arrives
• Organize storage areas

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Payment frequency:

• Paid biweekly

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Hannibal, MO 63401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person