Internship: Crate & Barrel - Scottsdale, AZ

Fashion Square Store Internship
CRATE & BARREL 308 reviews - Scottsdale, AZ
Full-time, Temporary, Internship

Job Description  If you’re starting your senior year of college/university seeking work experience in the real world, the Crate and Barrel Store Internship program is a fun way to begin your career in retail. Throughout your internship, you’ll be immersed in the hands-on basics of sales, as well as, gain leadership and teamwork experience in customer service, visual merchandising, and operations. And your internship can be more than a great paid opportunity and a fabulous discount. Because we like to promote from within, internships have historically been a great “in” to a Crate and Barrel career. The program is paid, full-time and runs for 10 weeks. INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION:  Maximize company sales growth and profitability through developing strong experiences in all business areas, including sales,store operations, and merchandising with an emphasis on selling , customer service and teamwork. Support store sales and service goals as communicated by the store management team. Lead by example and support store management in holding self and others accountable for store profitability. Develop and demonstrate company standards in selling, customer service, visual merchandising and teamwork. Develop, share and apply product expertise. Master a complete understanding of and comply with all store processes. Assist the sales manager or sales team lead with ensuring product and displays on sales floor are stocked appropriately and available for customer to purchase. Work closely with sales/stock associates, store designer or visual merchant and management team to maintain the sales area, including merchandise and physical space. Engage in, maintain and support store safety standards and training. Possess a complete understanding of applicable company systems, policies and procedures. Actively engage customers and remain attentive to customer needs. Model and reinforce company customer service standards. Support and model excellent service by exhibiting a positive attitude and enthusiasm toward the job and the company to both internal and external customers in all forms of communication. Gain full understanding of various teams (management, visuals, operations, housewares/furniture sales and customer service) through weekly rotations. Actively participate in store meetings, inventory and training sessions. Promote a strong sense of teamwork by working together effectively, respectfully and efficiently with all associates. Develop and create a business plan as a final project to be scheduled for a presentation. Required Skills Must be entering Senior year of College or University High school diploma/GED or equivalent preferred Customer service or retail experience a plus Ability to work at other store locations Must be available throughout entire internship program Good reading and written language skills (English), good communication skills, basic arithmetic, interpersonal skills, telephone presence data entry skills Ability to move/or lift up to 65lbs; heavier merchandise with team assist Enthusiasm and desire to learn Must be able to work a flexible schedule including one weekend day and one weekday evening The job description and other aspects of the job listed on this job posting should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an associate in this job. Associates are required to perform other related functions as assigned. Crate and Barrel  » View or apply to job

Job: Department Supervisor - New York, NY - H&M

Department Supervisor at H&M

Type

Full time

Location

Broadway, Soho, New York, New York

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Here’s what’s possible for H&M DEPARTMENT SUPERVISORS:

 

At H&M, we do everything we can to empower everyone in our company. Part of that also means providing leadership and guidance. That’s where our Department Supervisors come in. While working with our Management Team, our Department Supervisors help oversee customer service and floor coverage, driving sales, merchandise presentation and operational functions within the store, including opening and closing the store. And they do all of this according to H&M guidelines. We’ve found this to be an effective way to continue helping our people grow while making it possible for our customers to have a great shopping experience.

 

 

Title: Department Supervisor

 

Function: Sales

 

Department: Store

 

Reports to: Department Manager or Store Manager based on volume

 

Direct Reports: Sales Advisor(s) (dotted line)

 

Overall Job Function: Assists Management team in overseeing floor coverage, driving sales, merchandise presentation, customer service, and operational functions within the store including opening and closing the store according to H&M guidelines

 

Job Responsibility including but not limited to:

Customer Service

• Maintain the high quality of H&M customer service by providing the best shopping experience for each customer and role modeling the 5 basic demands

Job Knowledge

• Ensure that all merchandise is properly received and placed on the floor in a timely manner and according to merchandise guidelines
• Execute merchandising campaigns, promotions, activities and customer rounds as assigned by store management
• Address any loss prevention and safety issues that may occur while on duty and bring any escalated concerns to management team
• Ability to suspend an employee with discretion and approval from Store Manager or District Manager if only manager on duty
• Serve as second interviewer and note taker for staff interviews
• Act as a management witness, on behalf of H&M, in employee discussions as needed

Efficiency

• Perform all store routines, including the opening and closing of the store; follows all company practices and procedures; work with timekeeping and scheduling system and controls and complete reductions
• Maximize sales through commercial focus and take action to obtain highest level of profitability for the store
• Actively use sales information to make business decisions regarding merchandising
• Approve timesheets on a daily basis in the timekeeping system
• May be assigned overall store responsibility in absence of Store Manager or Department Manager when opening or closing store

Team Player

• Assist the management team in the day-to-day supervision of staff by directing and overseeing workflow within the store
• Assist the management team with the training and developing of Sales Advisors on the operational side of the business by following up on clear goals and providing timely feedback
• Ensure that all employee issues are immediately brought to the attention of management team

Financial Accountability: None

 

Minimum Candidate Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent; Associates Degree preferred
• 1-2 years of retail customer service experience
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus
• Open availability based on business need
• Ability to lift in excess of 20 pounds
• Ability to stand for long periods of time; bend, stretch, engage in repetitive motions; push, pull and carry items (mannequins, clothing, totes, torsos, etc.) for a short distance
• Ability to climb a ladder and use a stepstool

Competencies

• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide feedback in a constructive and professional way
• Ability to be proactive to drive sales
• Ability to prioritize task execution based on business need
• Strong merchandising skills with the ability to drive the business through creativity and extensive fashion knowledge
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer skills such as data entry are needed
• Ability and willingness to run a cash register
• Ability to provide constructive, straightforward feedback and  to coach staff

Job Status: Nonexempt, Hourly (Part-Time or Full-Time)

 

EEOC Classification: SLS

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Job: Communications Specialist Public Relations - Minneapolis, MN - Target

communications specialist

apply nowjob id mar0000oidate posted 02/18/2016location minneapolis, minnesota – united states

Description:

JOIN US AS COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Similar Industry Titles and Key Words: Public Relations, Communications

About This Opportunity

As a member of Target’s Communications team you will you will spend approximately 50% of your time dedicated to Operations support for the Communications team and 50% of your time supporting traditional PR across the team working closely with internal and external partners.

Use your skills, experience and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals.  As a Communications Specialist, you'll take the lead as you…

• Execute day-to-day team operations responsibilities including leading the team in use of measurement tools, budget tools, working with vendor partners, working with the PR Sample Office, compiling media reports, managing weekly media email recap process and more .
• Educate and onboard team and agencies on new and existing processes and tools, while surfacing new ideas and recommendations to team and supervisors.
• Develop and implement small scale PR plans for category and brand businesses with a high degree of independence, and support team on planning and execution of larger scale PR programs.
• Develop relationships and knowledge of supporting business areas both internally and externally—includes communicating with internal business partners (social media, events, marketing, etc.) and working with external agencies and spokespeople.
• Demonstrate media relations skills including building relationships with key media contacts, outreach and managing media inquiries about category and brand initiatives as well as basic Target information.
• Write, edit and disseminate PR plans and media materials. 
• Help manage budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 years of practical experience in the communications field
• Strong verbal, presentation and written communications skills
• Some travel will be required

Job: Copywriter - Minneapolis, MN - Target

copywriter - target creative

apply nowjob id mar0000ordate posted 02/26/2016location minneapolis, minnesota – united states

Description:

JOIN US AS A COPYWRITER

Similar Industry Titles and Key Words: Specialist Copywriter

Collaborates closely with a Designer/Art Director to create ideas for advertising, packaging and the in-store environment. Specifically, the Copywriter is responsible for crafting headlines and bodycopy to help bring each concept to life.

Use your skills, experience and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals.  As a Specialist, Copywriter, you'll take the lead as you...

• Collaborate closely with a Art Directors/Graphic Designers to create ideas for advertising, packaging and the in-store environment. Specifically, the Copywriter is responsible for crafting headlines and body copy to help bring each concept to life
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, writes copy that is consistently in-tune with the Target voice, stands up for innovative work and stays current with the latest editorial, cultural and design trends
• Proofread and edit own work for grammar, style and content accuracy
• Multi-task effortlessly juggling several projects across various business categories, and makes quick, timely decision to meet project deadlines
• Assist in the preparation of presentation boards and keeps project partners well informed
• Select voice talent and/or music for producing radio spots as needed

Requirements

• 4-year degree
• One - three years of retail writing experience in print media
• Creative portfolio demonstrating exceptional creative and conceptual writing talent and Target brand expectations

Job: Merchandising Executive Trainee - Houston, TX - Stage Stores

Merchandising Executive Trainee

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Overview

Date Posted:

 2/16/2016

Job Code:

 392

Location:

 Stage Stores Corporate Office Hires

Address:

 2425 West Loop South

City:

 Houston

State:

 TX

Country:

 United States of America

Category:

 CORP - Merchandising – Buying

Description 

 

As a participant in the Stage Stores Executive Development Program, you will receive 12 weeks of general training in our merchandising division. Upon completion, you will begin a rotational program first as an Assistant Buyer followed by a rotation as an Allocation Analyst. After these two years, you work together with the company to determine the best long-term career track you want to follow. With a multitude of opportunities in Buying and Planning & Allocations, the career possibilities are endless!

Program start dates are: June 2016 and August 2016.

As an Assistant Buyer:

Objective: To support the Buyer in carrying out the day to day operations of the Merchandising division; to identify and develop new processes to maximize the efficiency of the buying process; to cultivate and maintain smooth relationships with vendors, including communication and payment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gain an understanding of how Buyer and the Merchandise Planner projects all SOC components.
• Learn to identify and react quickly to key items, trends and slow sellers.
• Understand use of Promotional and Permanent Markdown Systems.
• Acquire knowledge and communicate with vendor community.
• Complete all required training as scheduled.
• Update weekly and seasonal recaps, best sellers, and key items recaps.
• Learn to correct/approve ad copy, follow-up with ad co-op, and recap ad results.
• Learn Merchandise Payable procedures and resolve problems in a timely, effective manner.
• Advertising: fills out pre-plan sheets; fact sheets; requests samples. Help to conceptualize and lay-out advertising.
• Work in partnership with buyer to reach product decisions and build product assortments.
• Follow up on samples with vendors, and distribute to the necessary supporting departments.
• Attend monthly meetings with Allocations to review incoming assortments.
• Follow up on incoming shipments and update office with changes.
• Communicate revisions of price, quantity and delivery dates to all departments (planner, allocator, and advertising).
• Support a collaborative, innovative and results-oriented environment with peers.
• Assist Buyers in projecting POS/PERM markdowns and input into the system. Show initiative and take ownership of own development.

As an Allocation Analyst:

Objective: Responsible for execution of store unit plans and assortments for fashion planning levels through allocation of product and the development of bottom up assortments, minimum presentation by store and distribution
of product on replenishment styles. Analyze store productivity by business on a regular basis to ensure the execution of corporate sales and inventory objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute store unit plans and assortments through allocation of product.
• Execute pre-packs, size curves, key item presentations, min and max allocation quantities by volume group, pre-allocations on initial season set-ups of product and pack by store orders.
• Adjust post market assortments to accommodate trending stores.
• Perform timely analysis on stock to sales and provide recommendations so future receipts can drive sales and bring resolution to individual store inventory issues.
• Participate in the development of bottom up unit assortments and minimum presentation plans for replenishment items.
• Maintain replenishment seasonality curves and execute season build orders.
• Own the monthly assortment meetings.
• Support Planner in routine analysis.
• Update ladder plans on an “as needed” basis.
• React to changes in allocations to resolve individual store issues.
• Maintain open lines of communication with vendors regarding purchase order shipment and tracking as well as availability issues.
• Support a collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented environment with peers.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of Merchandising, Planning, and D.C.
• Achieve pre-distro rates and out of stock percentage guidelines.
   

Minimum Requirements 

 

Skill Requirements/Qualifications:

• 4-Year College Degree with GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Previous Retail experience preferred
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Effectively prioritize and manage time.
• Maintain a system of organization for the office.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills (clear and concise).
• Ability to negotiate.
• Perseverance (pursuance of work with energy, drive and a need to finish; never giving up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setback).
• Willingness to consult multiple resources to obtain answers.
• Effective oral presentation skills with well-prepared content and confident delivery.
• Multi-task efficiency.

Job: Specialist, Marketing - Outdoor - Durham, NC - Implus Footcare

Specialist, Marketing – Outdoor

Company: IMPLUS FOOTCARE, LLC

Employment Status: Full Time

Department: Marketing – Accessories Division

Reports To: Director, Marketing

Regular Hours Worked: Minimum 40 - 45 hours per week

Job Description:

• Under the direction of the Marketing Director:
• ·      Strategically execute a global brand marketing strategy utilizing both external and internal resources
• ·      Plan and manage all aspects of on-site activation at tradeshow / sampling / direct consumer contact sales events, including follow up
• ·      Assist the Manager & Director in the overall marketing planning process, including future trends and areas for improvement to maximize presence in existing, new and emerging markets / networks
• ·      Develop and initialize in-store displays, merchandising materials, and collateral / training materials, in concert with brand / product sales teams

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Under the general direction and guidance of the Director:
• ·      Assist in developing marketing strategies for specified brands
• ·      Support brand relationships with 3^rd party agencies in PR, event activation, and social media
• ·      Build and engage brand community with compelling original and sourced content
• ·      Engage and develop partnerships / sponsorships
• ·      Provide input to develop and execute creative advertising plans to targeted publications
•  Execute plans for brand presence on all digital mediums, including e-commerce and social
• ·      Work with sales teams to develop sales collateral and training materials
• ·      Assist in the development and coordination of in-store collateral and POP displays

Accountability:

• ·      Point of contact for all brand related marketing events / opportunities
• ·      Support multiple departments
• ·       Increase industry and market product visibility resulting in increased sales market share

Minimum Qualifications:

• ·      Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year university or college, preferably in marketing, communications, business administration or related field
• ·      Minimum 2 years marketing/sales/coordination – concentration on brand(s) strategy/planning/positioning/new product launch
• ·      Multi-media planning experience (print/social/online)
• ·      Product show / event / sponsorship planning & activation
• ·      Familiarity with MS Office suite, including MS Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook (office automation)
• ·      Demonstrated presentation skills
• ·      Ability to travel

Minimum Mental Abilities

• ·      Ability to interpret / analyze trends and written reports
• ·      Ability to understand and execute written / verbal instructions
• ·      Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with retailers, sales representatives and customers
• ·      High school level mathematical ability, including percentage analysis and trends
• ·      Knowledge of public presentation preparation

Minimum Physical Abilities (with or w/o reasonable accommodation)

• ·      Predictable attendance at the Company HQ in Durham, NC
• ·      Able to perform standard computer keyboard functions
• ·      Ability to see / read standard 15” computer screen
• ·      Ability to sit / stand for extended periods of time
• ·      Lift / move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. associated with standard office environment equipment and project/sales demonstration displays
• ·      Ability to travel independently utilizing public transportation
•  

Job Environment/Working Conditions

• ·      Standard, executive office environment located at the Implus LLC Corporate office location
•  Potential travel of a minimum of 10%

Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

·      Previous experience in wholesale / distribution

If interested, contact:

Greg Stryker

Director of Marketing

Implus LLC

gstryker@4implus.com

919-282-1001