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Job Title: Service Associate/Merchandiser - part time
Job Location: NY: Brooklyn
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-09-06

Company Name: Hanes
Contact: HR
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Description: Service Associate/Merchandiser - part time

Job ID: 3079-0808-18099 Location: US-NY-Brooklyn Posted Date: 08-29-08 Category: Other/Other Due Date: 09-12-08 Consider VISA sponsorship?: No Relocation?: .. Lawson #: ..

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* To apply for this job onlineclick here More information about this job: Overview: The Service Associate is responsible for execution and volume growth potential at retail for the following Hanesbrands Inc. product lines: Barely There, Bali, Wonderbra, Playtex, Hanes Hosiery, DKNY Hoisery, Donna Karan Hosiery, Polo Ralph Lauren Men's Underwear and Sleepwear, Champion Innerwear and Activewear, Hanes, Hanes Her Way and Just My Size. The Service Associate is responsible for in store execution within the Department Store, Mid Tier and Mass Trade Channels (for Special Projects). The Service Associates act as the spokespersons and liasons for Hanesbrands Inc. Product lines in all business matters at door level. The Service Associates primary function is to generate cash register sales at retail by execution of Sales and Marketing Key Initiatives of Hanesbrands Inc. within specific Accounts and door locations as assigned. This includes implementing floor plans and/or planograms and creating effective product displays with stock merchandised in appropriate style, color and size mix according to the specific account product merchandising standards. The Service Associate is also responsible to gather information and advise management on matters such as, competitive new products, consumer product needs, space and location of our branded product lines vs the competition, and the quality of our stock levels. This information is critical to our business operations as it will be used to develop sales strategies and new product lines. Communication from the Service Associate is vital to keeping sales linked with door level activities and issues. The Service Associate is responsible for execution of Fit Events and Educational seminars as needed by the accounts at door level. This will require flexibility with their work schedule and must be available per retail store sales hours which would include evenings and weekends if requested by the specific account or of HBI management. A Key aspect of the Service Associate's role is to promote sales by interacting and negotiating with the store decision-makers in order to improve the position and presentation of HBI products. The Service Associate's role also includes interaction with and education of both retail sales associates as well as individual consumers on all HBI product lines as specificed above.

Responsibilities: • Promote and generate cash register sales at retail of all HBI products as assigned by ensuring successful execution of Sales and Marketing Key initiatives of Hanesbrands Inc. within the specific accounts and door locations as assigned. • A critical requirement of this position is to measure female consumers to determine the proper fit of bras and other various undergarments in the privacy of the Women's fitting room on a regular basis. • Interact with key store management (Store Department and Visual managers) to improve sell through for all HBI branded products at door level. • Secure and maintain prime space and location on the retail selling floor for all product brands thruogh negotiation with key store management. Also maintain product flow and visual presentations according to specific store product merchandising standards. • Promote sales of HBI products by ensuring all available stock of all product brands carried is out and available on the retail selling floor. • Promote sales of HBI products by providing ongoing education and training for retail store personnel on current product lines, promotions and selling trends. This training may be on an individual basis or via in-store seminars. • Ensure set up of Key promotional and new product point of sale materials at door level on a timely basis in accordance with Sales and Marketing direction. • Consumer "Selling": Promote positive consumer relations as well as objective to generate sales by working directly with the consumer on the selling floor as well as working in the fitting rooms representing HBI as a trained Intimate Apparel Fit Specialist within each specific account/door location as time allows. • Participate in "Special Events" at the door level, this would include but not limited to: Fit Events, Fashion Shows, trunk Shows and other such activities. • Communicate information on competitors' new products, consumer product needs, HBI space and location issues and quality of stock issues to the District Service Manager. • Perform administrative duties such as store visit reports, competitive activity reports, T&E reports, and any other required reports requested by the District Service Manager in a timely manner. • Observe all Company and retail store procedures and guidelines for safe performance of job and entry into stores as a vendor representative. • Service Associates must provide their own transportation to all assigned accounts. In the operation of a motor vehicle, the Service Associate must meet and abide by all state and local statutes and laws as well as all company safety guidelines. • Perform other related tasks as assigned by District Service Manager.

Qualifications: MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED: High school degree required. One to two years' retail related experience preferred.

Please refer to Job code hanes-3079 when responding to this ad.

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