At The 99 Store you’ll find a career that is more than just a job. We promise to provide you with the opportunity, and we will empower you to make it your own and run with it.

Our Story:

The 99 Stores is a leading premium value retail chain that exists to provide the communities we serve an exciting primary shopping destination for our price savvy enthusiasts. We have over 386 retail stores in CA, NV, AZ, and TX and counting! Our categories grow day by day, and we are a one-stop destination for fresh produce, grocery, home goods, electronics, toys, home decor, party supplies, stationary, and so much more!

Please note our current location in Commerce, CA, but we have plans to relocate to Tustin, CA, in the upcoming fall/winter.

Summary

In a fast-paced environment the Visual Merchandiser will partner with super department – Merchants, Inventory Management (IM), Marketing, Store Operations, Supplies and Fixtures and Finance and serve as liaison between cross functional team – Merchants, Inventory Management, Marketing, Store Operations, Supplies and Fixtures and Finance. Manage secondary space planning process from end to end.

Responsibility

Manage secondary space programs within the super department including meeting deadlines in partnership with merchants and IM on: Item collection (seasonally relevant, core business drivers, national brands), Determine quantities to support display and communicate with the IM team to ensure merchandise is available for set date.
Maintain current lists to measure performance.
Use analytics to identify opportunities and recommend adjustments as needed.
Secondary Space Programs include but are not limited to: Endcaps, Extreme Value Center, Queue Line, Impulse and Add Ons.
Maintain 52 Week Calendar and Presentation Plans for Super Department – including seasonal and micro celebration planning.
Project lead for resets, category flow changes, and plan-o-gram initiatives from end to end.
Partner with merchants to identify and build out white space categories.
Create test and learn environments to pilot programs and displays in partnership with the Special Projects team.
Prepare clear and concise merchandising instructions that are easy to execute.
Actively participate in merchant quarterly business reviews and hindsight meetings.
Stay on trend and identify sales opportunities on extreme values, core business drivers and seasonal related items.
Work smarter! Collaborate on Labor Optimization and Shrink/Scrap Reduction programs in addition to partnering with the stores and merchant team on how the items are best displayed by category and creating efficiencies at store level.
Collaborate with Talent Development department to create and maintain in-store training.
Prepare written and verbal presentations as needed.
Support special projects as needed including Grand Openings, Remodels, fixture tests/roll outs, sign review, etc.
Collaborative extensively with cross-functional partners to develop merchandising plans

Qualification and Requirements

Minimum Required Experience/ Skills/Knowledge:

3-5 years of Visual Merchandising experience preferred.
Microsoft, PowerPoint, Excel (basic excel: vlookup)
Retail experience required.
Ability to organize and manage multiple projects and to meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong interpersonal skills

Salary Range:

$65,000 - $80,000 Depending on Experience

99 Cents Only Stores is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.