Merchandising Specialist

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

. Execute monthly merchandising set work plan strategies at store level .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $42,722 - $67,135 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executing merchandising strategies, maintaining store presentation standards, and providing training to store personnel. Capable of managing reporting and communication effectively while ensuring high customer service and collaboration with team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Merchandising ExecutionStore Presentation StandardsMS Office Suite ProficiencyCustomer-Centric OrientationRetail Experience

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Hard Skills

MerchandisingDisplay BuildingFixture InstallationPlanogram ExecutionProduct KnowledgeStore Intelligence CapturePerformance ReportingService and Maintenance VisitsRetail Displays UnderstandingCall Cycle Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsPositive AttitudeInitiative

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteOutlookWordExcelTEAMSPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

RetailMerchandisingCustomer ServiceSales OpportunitiesTrade Shows

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute monthly merchandising set work plan strategies at store level
Execute refreshes, conversions, and merchandise planograms
Maintain store presentation standards through display building, fixture installation, store sets, shelf maintenance, down stock, retrofits, display maintenance, and POP installation
Arrive and execute sets as scheduled
Provide walkthrough and set-knowledge training to store personnel
Manage reporting, product knowledge, training, and performance of third-party merchandisers as needed
Capture and communicate store intelligence, execution gaps, and sales opportunities to TMs and leadership
Assist with merchandising efforts for surrounding territories when needed
Review, assess, and remove returned/bought-back products
Maintain a regular and timely call cycle to each customer within the assigned territory
Assist in occasional regional trade shows, regional sales meetings, special events, vacancies, and other events
Perform service and maintenance visits, including cleaning, fronting and facing, correcting defects, and replacing missing POP
Work independently while collaborating with TMs and Service Leadership
Maintain records and complete reports, surveys, results, and information requests according to company guidelines
Communicate merchandising issues, competitive products, defective products, account feedback, and territory status to appropriate departments and management
Follow up on merchandising problems to ensure high customer service
Provide daily, weekly, and monthly tracking of store execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Related post-secondary education, or equivalent combination of education and experience
2 or more years’ retail experience, including merchandising, an asset
Intermediate proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, TEAMS and PowerPoint)
Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Strong work ethic and drive to work in the field and support existing business and/or pursue new business daily
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
Customer-centric orientation
Positive, energetic attitude, initiative, drive, and out-of-the-box thinking
Understanding of merchandising, fixturing, and proper retail displays
Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds with repeated bending, crouching, kneeling, and standing
Ability to travel up to 90% of the time throughout the assigned region, including recurring overnight stays

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off, including sick and vacation days
12 paid holidays
Job-protected leave benefits in accordance with applicable law
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Health and flexible savings accounts subject to eligibility requirements
401(k) plan with employer contributions and matching subject to plan eligibility requirements
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to individuals with disabilities
Training and development opportunities