Job Description

The Gift and Décor Merchandise Manager handles all aspects of maintaining and displaying a wide range of seasonal and rustic décor, toys, and more that fits the theme of our farm market. Working under the guidance of the current Merchandise Manager as she prepares to transition to a smaller role, you will be responsible for the decorative and packaged food inventory from purchasing, through receiving and display, creating eye-catching displays, frequently restocking and refreshing, and reordering. You will be the lead contact managing all stages of the products, including managing backorders and claims on damaged products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Placing orders through wholesale vendors via catalogs, in-person buying events (including 1-2 out of state buying events each year), and working with vendor sales reps.

• Importing, pricing, and prepping orders into our Point of Sale (POS) system to be ready for the products to arrive.

• Managing the schedules of arriving inventory and coordinating other staff to assist as needed unpacking and check-in of arriving orders.

• File claims for damaged and missing items with vendors.

• Ensuring items are properly working in our POS system.

• Track and submit all inventory expenditures to accounting.

• Ensuring that items are restocked by yourself and other key staff on a regular basis.

• Tracking sales of products to determine needs for reorders.

• Performing end of season and as-needed inventory counts

• Evaluating sales for future buying decisions

• Other duties as needed.

 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Proficiency using various computer programs in a Windows environment including email, PDF manipulation, basic design skills using Canva or other graphic design programs for making simple signage, a moderate understanding of Microsoft Excel, and basic computer troubleshooting.

• Previous knowledge of inventory systems is a plus

• Previous retail or warehouse experience is a plus

• Strong attention to detail and organization

• Self-motivated and independent to manage the tasks of your job without constant oversight, but willing to take feedback from management

• Ability to work on feet, outside of climate-controlled spaces as needed (especially summer), and lift up to 50lbs.

• Must speak and write in English proficiently

 

Benefits

• Flexible hours within 6am – 6pm as needed to complete your tasks (with at least some time required between 9am-3pm. Hours will vary week by week and at different times of the year. Perfect for people needing to work around variable life schedules.

• Friendly, family-owned business where you will get to work closely with the owners and a fun team of coworkers.

• Indoor/outdoor open-air work environment in the country – you won’t be stuck behind a desk (at least most of the time)!

• Lots of opportunities to let your creative eye and design skills shine! You get the opportunity to help choose the products we sell and make the displays look one-of-a-kind.

• Company perks in-season include some complimentary produce, Skelly donuts, activity passes, and employee discounts.

• Business causal dress

• Off most if not all holidays, minimal hours during the winter

• Optional SIMPLE IRA once qualified

 

Schedule

While our store is open Memorial Day weekend through Halloween, the hours for this position extend year-round, but will vary depending on the season and will vary beyond the estimated numbers below. Hours could vary greatly depending on final role within position, but here’s a general guide:

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• January: Minimal except one 3 day out-of-state buying event

• February-April: Roughly 20-50 hours each month

• May-October: 10-30 hours per week

• November: Around 40 hours the first week of November, then mostly off until January!

 

During the open season (May-October), expect to be in-store 3-5 days a week stocking, receiving orders, or completing computer work. In general, your hours can be flexible to work around other life requirements. Some weekends may be required, but we can strive to keep it minimal and/or flexible such as completing work early in the morning.

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Job Type: Part-time, variable with seasons

Pay: $16.50/hour

Work Location: In Person