Associate Field Merchandiser- North Carolina at Kurt Geiger

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Requirements

Job Title: Associate Field Merchandiser

Location: Charlotte, NC

Reports To: Senior Director, Partner Merchandising

Location: Dallas, TX

Job Overview: The Associate Field Merchandiser acts as liason between our Kurt Geiger London US based wholesale team and our department store partners, with a special interest in a new partner launching this Fall. They are a proactive self-starter with a passion for visual merchandising and connecting with department store retail teams, increasing brand awareness and driving sales within their territory. A self motivated & entrepreneurial attitude for a global brand is key to this role.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Travel throughout territory to educate store associates on our brand and gain an understanding of our customer, helping identify opportunities to increase business and brand awareness.
• Execute and maintain best-in-class visual merchandising standards and brand placement at all assigned doors within territory.
• Interact with customers and store associates generating excitement and sharing product knowledge about our brands/products. This includes seasonal product knowledge seminars with key stores throughout the territory.
• Develop and maintain productive, effective, and professional relationships with peers, Senior Director of Partner Merchandising, Business Managers, and store associates.
• Seasonally plan territory focuses and travel with assistance from leadership.
• Provide support in seasonal buy meetings and market showroom set-up when requested.
• Strong communication skills needed for daily reporting and working closely with store partners.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of US Wholesale customer and US Department Store business
• Ability to analyze sales trends and draw conculsions
• High level of ownership, accountability and initiative
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working in department stores with customers and associates as well as standing on your feet for long periods of time
• Ability to do stockroom work
• Travel required up to 70% of time throughout given territory
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications; Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Enviable discounts

If you’re successful, you will work for a business which recognises that amazing people are the key to driving our business forward and fulfil our vision of being the world’s leading multi-channel retailer of luxury branded shoes and accessories. We are a fast-paced business where no two days are the same, so you will need to be adaptable; but we will reward your hard-work, commitment and loyalty with a fantastic benefits package and very real opportunities for progression.