Retail Coordinator - Minneapolis

Summary

Perry Ellis International represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Retail Coordinator establishes and executes merchandising plans, ensures merchandise flows from the backroom to the sales floor, maintains merchandising standards, and partners with visual managers, retailers, and sales teams to drive business performance.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise PEI departments using current merchandising and visual directives
• Partner with Visual Managers
• Ensure that all PEI areas have the appropriate graphics
• Review new merchandising strategies and ideas and make recommendations for shop enhancements
• Ensure markdowns are taken on schedule, signed and easy to shop
• Maintain consistent dialogue with management regarding store recaps, floor maps, and pictures on a regular basis
• Partner with Retailers to discuss open issues from store visits, productivity of staff, business opportunities, competitive feedback, outpost opportunities, shop locations, loss of real estate, etc
• Communicate with sales teams and retail partners on stock Issues and Opportunities, Best or Slow sellers, Sizing Opportunities, etc
• Develop business-driving strategies through sales contests and creative merchandising
• Compare PEI trends to competitors
• Ensure markdown schedules, staffing and floor space is competitive
• Conduct one-on-one and single/multiple store seminars on current brand marketing, product knowledge, merchandising strategies, and selling skills training on a seasonal basis or as necessary
• Review business plans, expectations and weekly/monthly numbers with appropriate store management/sales specialist
• Communicate PEI special events or contest in individual territory

Skills

• • Must be able to read and analyze business reports and purchase orders
• • Ability to multi-task and possess strong organization skills. Must be able to balance servicing of multiple brands within various retailers
• • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• • Ability to work independently and task manage appropriately
• • Must have home Internet access and smartphone
• • Must have own transportation to travel to stores
• • Bachelors degree
• • 1-2 previous Retail/Merchandise Coordinator or visual merchandising experience, apparel or department store experience a plus
• • Good understanding of retail math

Qualifications

Must Haves

• • Must be able to read and analyze business reports and purchase orders
• • Ability to multi-task and possess strong organization skills. Must be able to balance servicing of multiple brands within various retailers
• • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• • Ability to work independently and task manage appropriately
• • Must have home Internet access and smartphone
• • Must have own transportation to travel to stores
• • Bachelors degree
• • 1-2 previous Retail/Merchandise Coordinator or visual merchandising experience, apparel or department store experience a plus
• • Good understanding of retail math

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans designed to keep you and your family healthy and thriving.
• Financial Security: Secure your future with our 401(k) retirement plan (including a discretionary company match) plus company-provided Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: Take the time you need to recharge with generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and a full schedule of paid Holidays.
• Growth & Support: We invest in your potential through our Tuition Reimbursement program for continuous learning and provide 24/7 personal support via our Member Assistance Program (MAP).
• Team Culture: Join a community that celebrates your hard work with regular Associate Engagement Events, ranging from seasonal celebrations to on-site wellness activities.
• Exclusive Style Perks: Look your best for less with generous Associate Clothing Discounts across all our company stores and e-commerce sites.