Retail Buyer and Merchandiser
Job Overview:
Our chocolate factory and retail gift shops are seeking a Part-Time Retail Buyer & Merchandiser to lead product purchasing, visual merchandising, internal stock ordering and product bundling for sale in our store. This hands-on role is perfect for someone with a creative eye, strong organizational skills, and a passion for retail presentation.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
- Purchase, receive, price and reorder retail products for resale in our retail chocolate and gift shops (3 locations- Freeport & Brunswick) within budget.
- Order seasonal chocolate products internally, along with seasonal packaging and other supplies.
- Plan, merchandise and refresh displays on the sales floor with attractive, seasonal and product groupings.
- Design, assemble, and maintain curated gift baskets and bundled items for retail sale.
- Monitor and analyze inventory levels and customer trends.
- Ensure retail staff are well-informed on product details.
- Support promotions, seasonal launches, and in-store events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Retail buying experience preferred; retail and merchandising experience required.
- Creative mindset with attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently in a hands-on, fast-paced retail environment.
- Access to consistent transportation to Freeport & Brunswick, Maine. This is an in-person position. (not remote).
This position is part-time, consistent and year-round. Minimum of 3 consistent days per week, or 5 half days, etc. Approximately 24 hours a week, hours can be supplemented with retail hours (including weekends) if Full Time position is preferred.
Physical demands
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, and reach with arms and hands. They must be able to work/type at a computer terminal for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
- The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The passage of employees through the work area is average and normal. The employee needs to be able to work in a moderate sized shared office space. Fast paced. Chocolate sampling is encouraged.
