Field Merchandising Coordinator, D.C. Metro - Tommy Hilfiger

Responsibilities: Sales Strategies – 20 % Drive Sales to Maximize TH Businesses Goal to achieve / exceed TH provided sales plans weekly, monthly, seasonally Review sales data weekly, monthly, seasonally to determine door and product performance, through the understanding of retail math terminology Maintain a clear understanding of the financial goals and product initiatives for covered TH brands Work with direct manager to develop business driving strategies through in store sales contests, creative merchandising, etc. Assist in calling out noticed challenges and opportunities Assist customers within Tommy Hilfiger Shop Merchandising / Store Presentation – 45% Visit key stores as directed within rotation ensuring visit requirements are met based on corporate initiatives Merchandise product to ensure optimum merchandising and presentation on sales floor, and maintain Brand visual standards with the use of tools provided by corporate management Ensure that all styles are out on the floor, and larger programs are in a frontal location per the store zone-a-gram Through working with direct manager, negotiate / secure key floor placement, signage and visual enhancements Partner with the store management to make sure all current markdowns are set and signed properly Be aware of in store sales events and promotional pricing for event Communication / Feedback – 25% Provide feedback to direct manager weekly on the following: Style selling summary on product sales performance Size outs, customer requests, competition, and product quality Success of product locations on floor Stock issues Loss of space, or any shop moves Any unforeseen opportunities or misses Partner with Store Management and direct manager to capitalize on successes and resolve outstanding issues Provide photos of new deliveries, sale events, new product launches with weekly reports for each store visited Provide monthly schedule to direct manager Training and Development/Relationship Building – 10% Develop partnership with store management, and sales associates, and consistently relay new product information and features Work with direct manager to conduct in-store seminars within rotation for on-going training and motivation for store personnel Work with direct manager to reward and share in store successes Qualifications: High school or technical school completion 1-3+ years retail experience Merchandising experience required Outgoing professional with a keen sense of style and fashion Strong Interpersonal / communication skills Strong organization skills Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office and Outlook) Basic retail math skills Daily decisions regarding product placement and specific merchandising in stores. Periodic assessment of training needs and implementation of training strategies and procedures Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects given by direct report, director, creative department and/or sale team(s).