Retail Department Coordinator

$27,040 - $28,080/Yr

TJX - Hattiesburg, MS

Full-time - Entry Level

Hattiesburg, MS

251-500 employees

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

The position at HomeGoods involves executing receiving and merchandising standards while ensuring efficient processing by Associates. The role emphasizes providing an excellent customer experience, maintaining store organization, and fostering a positive work environment. It includes training and mentoring team members, managing merchandise flow, and adhering to company policies and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute receiving and merchandising standards.
• Ensure Associates are processing efficiently and effectively.
• Engage and interact with customers to ensure an excellent customer experience.
• Maintain a clean and organized store.
• Model exceptional customer service.
• Orchestrate truck delivery and prioritize merchandise processing onto the sales floor.
• Train and mentor Associates on merchandising and processing principles.
• Ensure merchandise is properly tagged, hung, secured, and coded.
• Communicate with the Coordinator on Duty for efficient goods flow to the sales floor.
• Monitor team productivity and provide coaching as necessary.
• Organize and rotate back stock for easy replenishment.
• Maintain organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards for the backroom area.
• Ensure compliance with recycling and hazardous waste programs.
• Communicate effectively with management and Associates regarding priorities and progress updates.
• Provide and accept recognition and constructive feedback.
• Partner with Management on Associate training needs.
• Ensure adherence to all labor laws, policies, and procedures.
• Promote credit and loyalty programs.
• Support store shrink reduction goals and programs.
• Promote safety awareness and maintain a safe environment.

Requirements

• 1 year of retail experience.
• 6 months of leadership experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Superior communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Capable of multi-tasking and responding to changes in direction or unexpected situations.
• Team player who works effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to lift heavy objects with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to train others.

Benefits

• Associate discount
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Smoking cessation program
• Bereavement leave
• 401(k) Associate contributions
• Child care discounts
• Cell phone discounts
• Pet insurance
• Legal insurance
• Credit union membership
• Referral bonuses
• 401(k) match for eligible employees
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Short/long term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays/vacation/sick leave
• Auto/home insurance discounts
• Scholarship program
• Adoption assistance