This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12813585 TheStore Opening Specialist position is responsible for assisting the StoreOpening Coordinator with all aspects of store openings. This position isalso responsible for building fixtures and merchandising freight; toinclude, oversight of freight flow on the sales floor, merchandisingareas and sections to match the new store plans and effectively completetasks and duties within required deadlines.
Primary Responsibilities:
Implement store layout plans by efficiently using space provided.Ensure that freight delivers are appropriately please on the salesfloor for proper merchandising and presentation set up.Meet daily and weekly timelines for fixture builds, truck unloading,ticketing and merchandising.Communicate with internal and external partners to keep projects onschedule.Maintain a clean and safe work environment.Work closely with other Associates to ensure that tasks arecompleted efficiently and by the required deadlines.Implement the company\'s merchandising guidelines.Communicate regularly with your supervisor regarding task completionand outstanding issues.Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent required.Experience in retail architecture or space planning preferred.Bachelor\'s Degree in management preferred.Minimum of 1 years of retail experience in a supervisory role in amid-size to large retail service-oriented business, or demonstrationof skills and learning through an internal development program andselection process.Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.Physical Requirements:
Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move andhandle boxes of merchandise and fixtures.Duties may frequently involve the use of ladders and stairs.Frequent standing, bending, stooping and kneeling.Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, andholidays.Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Travel to new stores including overnight travel required.Frequent lifting up to 70 lbs.Ollie\'s is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federaland State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are consideredfor all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age,veteran\'s status, disability, genetic information or any other legallyprotected status.