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Merchandise Assistant

WHY JOIN BEALLS?

Come join a team rich in tradition that is ready to adapt and evolve with the ever-changing retail landscape! We are a debt free, billion-dollar organization with over 600 retail stores across 22 states. With an eye to the future, we continue to enter new markets and expand our customer base!

We are excited to be back into the office and believe we are better when we are together. We invest in our associates with training and development and build careers through collaboration, strong relationships, and supportive leadership. Our company values, competencies and culture will continue to be strengthened by our associates working together in the same location here in Florida.

Stable and fiscally savvy, Beall’s has long been an organization that represents tradition, integrity, and sustainability. We are led by servant leaders who are genuinely grateful for our contributions every day. Our associates strive to exceed expectations and drive results through empowerment and ownership. Come join a team that brings a people-first approach to doing business!

IMPACT ON OUR BUSINESS

This is a full-time position available onsite at our Corporate Offices in Bradenton, FL, requiring a broad depth of abilities and offering the potential for continuous development. The Merchandise Assistant will support one or more Buyers with purposeful and administrative tasks. The Merchandise Assistant is also responsible in providing continuous contribution in the communication with vendors, to assist a team of passionate retail professionals in driving their business. Our ideal candidate for this role will be customer focused, collaborative, driven and adaptable.

EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS

Critical accuracy with data entry related to purchase orders, items, pricing, and marketing.
Purchase order creation on a daily basis.
Occasional travel with the Buyer to local Bealls Stores and/or Bealls Outlet stores in Hillsborough and Sarasota County.
Liaison support for the buying office; including but not limited to direct communication with marketing/ecommerce, compliance, logistics, GMM, and DMM.
General office maintenance: ordering supplies, merchandise sample management, office organization and filing.
Ability to communicate effectively and frequently via email, telephone, and Microsoft Teams with external and internal partners.
Support buyer with marketing process for Bealls Stores including samples deadlines, order tracking, purchase order entry, and data entry. Includes inputting all data on the marketing tracking form to support weekly ads.
Direct communication with outside vendors.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Entry level role with no supervisory responsibilities.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

High School Diploma required or equivalent experience. Retail focused associate's or bachelor’s degree preferred.
Previous retail store experience preferred.
Administrative experience preferred.
Excellent organizational, time management and written/verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have adequate vision, speech, hearing, and physical ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
Must have full body rotation and mobility (i.e., bending, stooping, etc.).

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