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SmileMakers Merchandise Coordinator

SmileMakers

Spartanburg, SC

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Algebra, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Computer Skills, Concrete, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Depth Perception, Email Promotions, Geometry, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Merchandising, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Pagination, Photography, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Product Pricing, Promotional Products, Purchasing/Procurement, Reporting Skills, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Sales, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Time Management, Web Browsers, Web Site Monitoring, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Spartanburg, SC
POSTED
2 days ago
Overview

As our SmileMakersMerchandise Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting all Merchandise Department initiatives and maintaining accurate product data.

This position takes place on-site in Spartanburg, SouthCarolina.

Detailed Description

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions

  1. Support and adhere to SmileMakers' Vision and Values Statement
  2. Maintain accurate product information in SmileMakers US and Canadian databases
  3. Perform product uploads as needed for new items
  4. Update the system with price changes and promotional discounts
  5. Maintain Change Sheets to implement all product related database, website and catalog changes
  6. Work with Merchandisers to ensure accuracy and timely set up of new products
  7. Update the system database with pricing, item codes, sales restrictions, country of origin and vendor information for all new products
  8. Measure, label and organize all new product samples before passing along to Creative Dept. for photography
  9. Develop effective sales copy through accurate product descriptions key word set-up
  10. Run market sales reports to assist in catalog pagination process
  11. Execute and evaluate Merchandise and Purchasing reports as needed for research
  12. Help Merchandisers evaluate competitor pricing
  13. Proof all new catalogs to ensure accuracy of product pricing, codes, descriptions and images are accurate
  14. Address product and database related questions from other departments in a timely manner
  15. Monitor the website on a regular basis and work with Web Team to ensure that all product information is accurate
  16. Help resolve product quality issues
  17. Proof email promotions and notify Market Managers of corrections
  18. Prepare new product samples for Customer Service Kickoff Meetings
  19. Review daily Backorder Report and suggest replacement products for customers
  20. Abide by all policies and procedures of SmileMakers and Oriental Trading Company
  21. Maintain regular and predictable attendance
  22. Must be able to attend face to face meetings on short or little advance notice
  23. Work requires in-person collaboration among colleagues and contractors
Marginal Functions
  1. Perform other related duties and projects as assigned


Here's what you need to join the fun:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • Ability to communicate effectively with employees of organization
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume
  • Ability to apply concepts of algebra and geometry
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
  • Must have strong computer skills
  • Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office software applications including Excel, Access, Word, Outlook and numerous Internet browsers
Education
  • One year certificate from college or technical school preferred
Experience
  • 3-6 months related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Other Qualifications
  • Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
  • The employee is frequently required to talk or hear
  • The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk
  • Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus


Join us at SmileMakers, part of the Oriental Trading family of brands, where fun means business!

SmileMakers (www.smilemakers.com) is the premier provider of patient giveaways and practice promotion products for the dental and medical markets. Founded in 1977, SmileMakers mission is to make smiles happen! In 2013, SmileMakers was purchased by Oriental Trading Company, the nation's largest direct retailer of value-priced party supplies, arts and crafts, school supplies, toys and novelties. With a corporate vision to "Make Life More Fun," Oriental Trading (a Berkshire Hathaway company) spreads joy and smiles to millions each year through a robust family of brands; Oriental Trading, Fun Express, MindWare, SmileMakers, Morris Costumes and halloweenexpress.com.

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