PT Seasonal Merchandising Associate

MarketSource is a sales acceleration company focused on delivering better outcomes for many of the worlds most iconic brands. We design operationalize and execute managed sales and customer experience solutions for companies in B2B and B2C environments.

Our solutions are purpose-built and tech-enabled to deliver measurable improvements in business outcomes. We live by a set of people-focused values that guide our relationships with each other and with our clients. By putting people first working together to make others successful and establishing a rich and empowered work culture we create opportunities for our people and the businesses we serve to be successful.

Summary:

Hey who couldnt use a little more sweetness at work What other retail job can offer you to become a Smile
Creator and a Moment Maker with some of Americas most-beloved candy You can be part of this vibrant
workplace as a member of HERSHEYS CHOCOLATE WORLD location in the heart of New York City - Times Square. The
Hersheys Merchandising Associate is responsible for providing a memorable customer experience through visual
merchandising within a high-energy retail location. You will be responsible for supporting the sales floor by updating
restocking and maintaining visual displays and signage. As Hersheys Merchandising Associate you will bring the
brand and products to life promoting a heightened level of experience for our customers while maintaining brand
standards set forth by The Hershey Company. Join us as a Hersheys Hero a Smile Creator and Memory Marker.
This position creates a positive experience that reflects the fun brand image of Hersheys products through visual
merchandising and an eye for detail. As Hersheys Merchandising Associate it will be part of your job to be a
merchandising role model for your follow associates holding yourself and others to a higher standard demonstrating
the joy the HERSHEYS CHOCOLATE WORLD brings to your customers. This is for HERSHEYS CHOCOLATE WORLD
Times Square.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain store standards that support the visual presence direction enhancing the customer experience
  Recover and replenish the store as needed
• Execute floor sets and changeovers based on preset planograms and visual communication
• Ensure proper signage is displayed and reflects the current in-store promotions and events
• Provide an exceptional customer experience when on the sales floor by always communicating information in a
  manner that is friendly fun and consistent with brand standards
• Drive customer satisfaction communicating information in a manner that is friendly fun. Make suggestions and
  recommendations regarding The HERSHEYS CHOCOLATE WORLD products and café services
• Create customer awareness of in-store promotions and personalized products and services
• Attending or completing requested training shift staff meetings and conference calls
• Contribute to a positive work environment by consistently treating all customers guests and employees with
  respect
• Appreciation for The Hershey Companys unique partnership which includes entrepreneurial attitude history
  and passion for its products
• Maintain a professional personnel appearance complying uniform expectations

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Open and honest communicationEngaging personality (Smile Creator)
• Proven self-starter
• Maintain a professional personnel appearance complying uniform expectations
• Requires the ability to move around the store assist customers and maneuver merchandise when necessary
• Ability to lift to 30 pounds independently

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required
• Minimum 1 year retail/food service/hospitality experience
• Previous flagship and/or high-volume retail or merchandising experience preferred
• Must be able to work a fully flexible retail schedule to meet the needs of the business which will require nights
  weekends and holidays

Additional Job Requirements:

• Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged bending stooping reaching twisting lifting
  pushing pulling walking standing and moving items

MarketSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regards to race sex age color religion national origin veteran status disability sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request reasonable accommodation such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability please call or email

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections plan or program terms. This role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical dental & vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO Vacation or Sick Leave)

San Fran Candidates only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Los Angeles Candidates only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Unincorporated Los Angeles County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Where applicable in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers Candidates must satisfy all pre-employment screening criteria and may be disqualified due to criminal history because the requirements of this position as outlined above may include: access to valuable company assets; exercise of good judgment and performance of duties safely under work conditions that may be stressful including under supervision of client; access to sensitive personal or financial information; and/or access to objects that may be used to inflict injury or harm to others.

Individual compensation offered for this position will depend on many factors including qualifications skills relevant experience job knowledge geographic location internal equity and other pertinent job-related factors.