Overview

Merchandise Assistant - Seasonal Home

JCPenney

The Merchandise Assistant provides the Business Unit with diversified analytical, project and efficient administrative assistance support. The successful candidate must be a self-starter who is able to organize work priorities with minimal or no supervision. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to meet tight deadlines, and creative problem-solving skills.

Primary Responsibilities

Sample management, tracks samples using the on-line sample log and tracks expenses.

Core Competencies & Accomplishments

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, or Apparels and Textiles preferred.
Previous retail experience, preferable in a leadership or visual aspect preferred.
Minimum two years supporting a department or team
Ability to juggle competing priorities with ease
Excellent written and oral skills
Proficiency in MS software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and other standard office equipment for recording, storing, analyzing and presenting information

What you get

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on all Catalyst Brands merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit Pay Range USD $20.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.