Retail and Event Merchandiser

Miller International, Inc., designer of Cinch®, Cruel Girl®, and Miller Ranch®, has an immediate opening for an organized, detail-oriented, and positive team player to join our Marketing department as our newest Retail and Event Merchandiser. The person who fills this position will be responsible for supporting Miller International and its brands at retail locations and events.

Our employees have the opportunity to work in a fun, casual, laid-back atmosphere. If you have a base amount of Social Media experience or educational background, then this is your opportunity to be a part of something great! We want to hear from you if you possess the following skills, abilities, and qualifications.

Salary: $45,000-$55,000

As a Retail and Event Merchandiser, you would:

• Travel and execute the preparation and set-up of retail venues at events under the direction of the Retail Marketing Manager and Event Lead.
• Endorse and promote company brands by selling in a retail environment at events.
• Maximize sales by creating new or updating in-store presentations and displays, ensuring products are merchandised for optimal presentation, and maintaining brand integrity.
• Partner with the Retail Marketing Manager to set up visual marketing, signage, and other advertising and promotional programs.
• Identify the latest innovations in merchandise presentation and marketing opportunities by reviewing the competition and other vendors in the Western industry; communicate research to Sales and Marketing teams.
• Keep current on company product information, fashion trends, merchandise promotions, and marketing strategies.
• Summarize all event and promotion feedback with the Retail Marketing Manager and Brand Manager.
• Provide product, display, and merchandising training to retailers and employees.
• Complete inventory for retail locations.
• Obtain brand feedback through store managers, employees, consumers and event participants, and communicate research to Sales and Marketing teams.
• Anticipate product voids and needs and communicate information to the Planning department.
• Perform any other tasks needed by Customer Service Manager, Account Manager, or Retail Marketing Manager.

Essential Duties include the following:

• Build sustainable relationships and trust with retailers, account managers, and team members through store visits, seminars, and interactive communication. Project a professional company image through all interactions.

• Have a solid understanding of products offered by the company and a strong understanding of which products solve each customer challenge.
• Follow communication procedures, guidelines, and policies.
• Maintain current knowledge of department standards, systems, and processes.
• Event Set up and tear down.
• Provide Customer service when needed.
• Establish and meet tight deadlines, change directions when necessary, and manage multiple projects at once, with competing priorities.

To be successful in this position, you must:

• Be self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Prioritize and plan - set goals and objectives and work in an organized manner.
• Have a positive attitude and work effectively with Store managers and employees from multiple retail locations as well as outside booths.
• Adaptability – adapts to changes in the work environment, is open to new ideas, accepts constructive criticism, and is willing to change approaches to best fit the situation.

Requirements

• Must be able to travel up to 75%, must have acceptable driving record.
• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Merchandising preferred, one to two years related experience and/or training; equivalent combination education and experience.
• Must have some apparel merchandising experience.
• 2-4 years’ experience in a customer service or inside sales environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as processes, operating instructions and procedure manuals. Able to write routine reports and correspondence. Capability to speak in front of large groups.
• Excellent verbal; and communication skills.

Benefits

Interested yet?

Miller International offers spectacular benefits to ensure its employees are happy and healthy. The company firmly believes in the importance of maintaining a proper work-life balance. If this sounds like a position you genuinely want to fill, send us your resume and cover letter explaining your experience in Marketing and why you would like to work with us.

BENEFITS AND WELL-BEING

- Medical (Two plan options to choose from for employees and their families) 

- Dental (Two plan options to choose from for employees and their families)

- Vision

- Supplemental Health Benefits - Accident Coverage, Critical Illness Coverage, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Insurance, and Pet Insurance

- Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts

- Basic Life & AD&D Insurance at no cost to employees

- Supplemental Life Insurance

- Employee Assistance Program

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Student Debt Program

- Income protection programs for Short & Long Term Disability

- 401(K) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match (Traditional and Roth options)

Our success lies in the hands of our dedicated and loyal staff – and we only employ the best! We pride ourselves on a rich history of over 100 years in the making that embraces the tradition of hard work, distinction, and providing unsurpassed quality products to our customers. Since 1918, Miller International has matured and consistently evolved to become what it is today: One of the most successful privately owned Companies in the Western Industry whose brands continue to gain impressive popularity and growth. We do it by treating each other with respect, and we do it all as a team that feels more like a family. We at Miller are guided by our Core Values and use them to measure the appropriateness of decisions, whether it be with vendors, customers, or employees. The Core Values were created and approved by our employees as an affirmation that they are willing to be part of a Company that is guided by these principles.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Check us out at: www.miller-international.com

Application Deadline: 7/24/2024