Job DescriptionPosition Purpose:Merchandising Execution Associates (MEAs) merchandise and maintain various product sets in The Home Depot retail environment to enhance the customer experience, increase sales, and maximize inventory turns. MEAs execute merchandising strategies and ensure product is displayed correctly. They also provide product knowledge to store associates. MEAs work individually with moderate supervision but must be capable of executing directives from Merchandising Execution Managers (MEMs), maintaining strong relationships with Store personnel, assisting customers, and working as a team. MEAs may work in individual stores or service a multi-store territory which will require daily travel to different store locations.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities:
Maintain product sets in accordance with Merchandising direction, which includes but is not limited to:
Read and interpret plan-o-gram to ensure set complianceStraighten, clean and merchandise product to ensure merchandise is presented in a visually appealing mannerOrganize product and perform focused pack-down on low stock and out-of-stock products utilizing store lift equipmentMaintain, straighten and clean shelves, fixtures, displays and product. Maintain up to date paperwork that coordinates with the MET service standardsBuild displays and maintain display materialMaintain, order, and install material/signageReplace damaged or missing price labelsMaintain aisle cleanliness and shop-ability so that merchandise is accessible and customers are able to move throughout the aisles easilyPartner with store leadership to markdown all damaged or un-sellable merchandiseWalk cross-merchandising locations and fill product as needed per direction of the Area SupervisorOther responsibilities include:
Execute approved projects including short term vendors initiativesExecute approved projects requested by store, district, and regional leadershipDescribe features and benefits of product to store associates on new items when project specifiesExplain steps needed to complete project, and products needed, when assisting a customerSuggest related items/services outside of department that customers may need for projectParticipate in monthly training curriculumExecute seasonal resets as assignedUtilize store systems to access merchandising reportsRead, interpret, and execute action based on findingsTrack and record all hours worked per projectNature and Scope:Due to forklifts and other heavy equipment traveling through the store, temporary cracks may appear in the floor, causing an uneven walking surfaceThe warehouse environment can be dusty and noisyDoors are frequently open, causing drafts and interior temperature changesFloors around work area may become slippery during wet weather conditionsMay have to handle merchandise and work with tools with sharp edgesPassing forklifts emit gas fumesTools, supplies and related merchandise may contain hazardous materialsEnvironmental Job Requirements:Environment:
Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odors
Travel:Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time
Minimum QualificationsMust be eighteen years of age or older
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
Additional Minimum Qualifications:
Education Required:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED
Physical Requirements:
Must continuously stand or walk or regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate weight (8-50 pounds)
Additional Qualifications:
Physical Job Requirements
Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling and moving items- Requires the ability to move around the store and maneuver merchandise when necessary
Responding to public address system announcements- Requires listening for customer service calls, personal pages and general information announcements
Walking and Standing- Requires moving around the store to assist Customers
Identifying and reading reports, tickets and UPC labels- Requires recognizing, identifying and using merchandise and necessary reports
For Merchandising Execution Associate positions that require daily non-overnight travel up to 100% of the time, the following are required:
Must have a valid state driver s license and proof of insuranceMust have reliable transportationPreferred QualificationsExperience working in retail merchandising service industry or working directly for large scale retailerBasic computer skills with knowledge of web-based applicationsExperience working on teams, with heavy reliance on team work to accomplish goalsKnowledge of lift equipment, tools and procedures necessary to do job successfullyKnowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
Drives Execution & Self Motivated: Demonstrates a high ability to deliver results without close supervision despite a large workload, competing demands, and fast-paced environment. Ensures tasks are completed on time, without error, and meet quality standardsCommunication: Displays a high level of responsiveness to peers/co-workers, managers, customers, store level associates, and district/regional leadership Customer Driven: Provides outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers. Follows through on responsibilities to customers Safety Orientation: Prioritizes safety of self and others in approach to daily tasks. Follows all safety policies and procedures. Identifies and corrects safety hazards Attention to Detail: Stays attentive and aware, catches errors before completing assignments, and maintains high quality standard for work Promotes Teamwork: Build and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers and effectively handles interpersonal conflict situations