Merchandising Specialist

3 weeks ago

New Gloucester, United States Unity Environmental University Full time

**About Unity**:
At Unity Environmental University we are on a mission to make environmental education accessible and affordable to all. Our unique model combines a functional hierarchy and project-based structure through our four Sustainable Education Business Units (SEBUs) to promote collaboration and innovation (Distance Education, Sustainable Ventures, Hybrid Learning and the Technical Institute for Environmental Professions). We prioritize our students' needs above all else, offering a variety of modalities, including hybrid, in-person, hyflex, and online. Our innovative and inclusive culture prepares students to tackle real-world challenges and cultivate the next generation of environmental professionals and leaders who can make a positive impact on our world.

**Our Mission**:
We are dedicated to delivering quality education and experiences that produce outstanding environmentally competent professionals and inspire individuals from all walks of life to steward sustainable ecosystems.

**The Opportunity**:
The **Merchandising Specialist** is a revenue generating position which manages the total retail operations of Unity Environmental University, including but not limited to the 90 Quaker Hill Campus, McKay Farm, Sky Lodge, Pineland Farms, and ecommerce. This involves procurement, merchandising, distribution, and selling of eco-concise and sustainable branded Unity Environmental University merchandise. The Merchandising Specialist gathers data regarding product demands from a variety of Unity Environmental University sources to determine order needs. Within the framework of functional leadership, the Merchandising Specialist supports and is supported by other members of the Environmental Business and Sustainable Ventures team while working with all constituencies to realize the Unity Environmental University Mission and Strategic Plan.

**Day to day responsibilities**:

- Manages the financials of all retail operations to meet or exceed expected returns.
- Executes revenue-generating initiatives and assists in developing, recommending, implementing, and maintaining the annual budget.
- Manages the point-of-sale system (POS), trains staff at all locations, and ensures accountability regarding the POS system and cash management.
- Manages the ecommerce site and maintains social media and all digital communication.
- Sources eco-conscious and sustainable merchandise to align with brand standards for all locations.
- Oversee the processing of daily incoming and outbound merchandise requests and shipments.
- Solicits information on retail needs from all stakeholders including employees and students.
- Gathers data on sales to forecast future replenishment needs.
- Prepares daily deposits. Maintains daily, weekly, and monthly revenue records.
- Maintains clean and organized locations in Unity, Thorndike, Moose River, and New Gloucester, ME that promotes effective visual merchandise presentation.
- Recruits, trains, and supervises staff and students as needed.
- Conduct quarterly self-audits, cycle counts, incident reporting, and monthly inventory reconciliations to ensure annual inventory shrinkage is to a minimum.
- Coordinates vendor relationships for commencement regalia and other commencement related needs.
- Maintains confidentiality of stakeholders, proprietary information, and protects company assets.
- Embodies a passion for the environment and creating a sustainable world.
- Pro-actively communicate challenges, successes, and failures with leadership.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Do you have the skills?**
- Bachelors Degree.
- 1 - 3years hospitality or retail experience.
- 1 - 3years retail buying or cost accounting experience.
- An entrepreneurial mindset and revenue-focused attitude.
- Strong business acumen.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and business processes.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, staff, faculty, customers, and the public.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, safety data sheets, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Establish and maintain vendor relationships with the ability to negotiate competitive rates to decrease expenses.
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks & projects with superb accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to look for, suggest, and implement improved efficiencies.
- Implements a hands-on approach to effectively manage the quality of daily operations.
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently as needed.
- Must possess a positive attitude.
- Must be willing to participate in a learning environment.
- Must integrate Unity Environmental University values throughout all interactions.
- Ensures compliance with established Unity Environmental University polic

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