Merchandise Coordinator

<p><strong>We are seeking a Merchandise Coordinator to be based at our Corporate Office located in Deerfield Beach, FL. This full time opportunity to join a fun and exciting retail brand, comes with a competitive benefit package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) plan with company match, disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and a SWEET employee discount!</strong></p>

Deerfield Beach, FL

IT'SUGAR

<p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;">IT&rsquo;SUGAR was founded to create an environment that fosters the greatest feeling of happiness and humor; that allows you to smile and laugh out loud without judgment. Expanding rapidly, with over 100 locations nationwide, IT&rsquo;SUGAR aspires to a future where everyone has access to the pure joy that comes from indulging in a world with fewer rules and more sugar.</p> <p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;">There are three major things that differentiate IT&rsquo;SUGAR from other candy retailers. One is the product &ndash; an unconventional twist on traditional candy store goods that focus on the humorous and outlandish. Second is the ambiance &ndash;full of bright colors, loud music and &nbsp;lighthearted rebellion. Third is the people - passionate, optimistic, and energetic.</p> https://itsugar.com/

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Associate and Management

Competitive

Overview: <p><strong>Sweet Career Opportunity at IT'SUGAR!</strong></p> <p><strong><br />Who we are!</strong></p> <p>IT&rsquo;SUGAR was founded to create an environment that fosters the greatest feeling of happiness and humor; that allows you to smile and laugh out loud without judgement. Expanding rapidly, with over 100 locations nationwide, IT&rsquo;SUGAR aspires to a future where everyone has access to the pure joy that comes from indulging in a world with fewer rules and more sugar.</p> <p>There are three major things that differentiate IT&rsquo;SUGAR from other candy retailers. One is the product &ndash; an unconventional twist on traditional candy store goods that focus on the humorous and outlandish. Second is the ambiance &ndash; full of bright colors, loud music, and lighthearted rebellion. Third is the people &ndash; passionate, optimistic, and energetic.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>We are seeking a<strong> Merchandise Coordinator </strong>to be based at our Corporate Office located in<strong> Deerfield Beach, FL. </strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>** IT"SUGAR is a Drug-Free Workplace **</strong></p>
Responsibilities: <p><strong>Support the Buying/Merchandising Team &ndash; Group Responsibilities include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Oversee the Buying and Merchandising for candy, apparel, accessories, adult novelty, licensed product</li> <li>Meet and exceed sales and profitability targets through the development of strategy, analysis &amp; reaction to sales trend</li> <li>Manage overall sales, gross margin, planning, buying, merchandising and marketing objectives to achieve ongoing financial plans</li> <li>Develop ongoing financial plans, merchandise assortments, and marketing strategies for all areas of the business to support yearly planned objectives</li> <li>Develop and maintain relationships with licensed partners</li> <li>Monitor performance and continually identify trend opportunities to achieve breakthrough results and incremental growth opportunities</li> <li>Track and recap performance of items, categories, seasons and specific timeframes as needed</li> <li>Create and manage items within area of responsibility</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;<strong>Merchandise Coordinator Job Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Assist the Confections team and the respective team members with their duties listed above</li> <li>Data Entry &ndash; creation and maintenance of SKU&rsquo;s &amp; assortments in Raymark</li> <li>Work closely with Confections manager(s) and team members to create and maintain the accuracy of SKU data, assortments, pricing, and PO&rsquo;s.</li> <li>Understand and manage tasks to ensure all necessary timelines for Buyer, Planner and Vendor needs are met.</li> <li>Assist the Buying team with all reporting and weekly recap functions</li> <li>Consistently track and monitor all outstanding shipments to warehouses and stores to ensure on-time delivery. Clearly communicate any discrepancies or delayed receipts to the team as needed.</li> <li>Assist Compliance department with resolution of Vendor and store issues. Create and submit chargebacks as needed.</li> <li>Coordination of samples as we introduce new sections and products.</li> <li>Special projects as assigned by Buying team members</li> <li>Work with stores as needed to compile, gather and/or communicate information clearly and effectively</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong>Job Requirements/Skills</strong></p> <ul> <li>Some College &ndash; Associate&rsquo;s Degree or Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree preferred</li> <li>2+ years of office experience in a retail company</li> <li>Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications with strong emphasis on Excel</li> <li>Database and/or POS experience</li> <li>Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with all members of team, senior management and store personnel</li> <li>Excellent organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines</li> <li>Strong attention to detail</li> <li>Strong numerical and analytical aptitude; knowledge of retail math</li> <li>Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment</li> <li>Learn from business trends and use learning for future</li> <li>Desire to learn and grow within a Buying role preferred</li> </ul> <p>We offer a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, and accrued&nbsp;vacation time &amp; personal time off.</p> <p><strong>Ready to Apply?</strong>&nbsp;Send in your resume using the "Apply Now" link (in Word/PDF Format). Please include the job title and the store location you are applying for in the email subject line.</p> <p>&nbsp;<strong>For more information:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><em>Visit our Website:</em></strong>&nbsp;www.itsugar.com</li> <li><strong><em>Visit us on Facebook:</em></strong>&nbsp;www.facebook.com/itsugar</li> <li><strong><em>Visit us on Twitter:</em></strong>&nbsp;www.twitter.com/itsugar</li> </ul> <p>Job Type: Full-time</p>