JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Merchandising Assistant - Apprentice
Salary Level: 1B
Department: Marketing
Division: Merchandising
Organizational Relationships:
Reports to: Visual Merchandising & Events Manager
Responsible for: Assigned Functions
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Location: Guam
Job Summary:
The Merchandising Assistant assists the Visual Merchandising & Events Manager, in preparing
and installing merchandising materials such as posters, flyers, billboards and booths for special
sales/marketing events. The Merchandising Assistant will install and maintain display
merchandise in the satellite offices and retail outlets, prepare merchandizing reports and other
administrative requirements, maintain and manage merchandising inventory, and assist in the
operation of all special events, ensuring the timely submission of Company administrative
requirements and maintaining administrative files and records. The Employee is expected to
carry assignments through to completion with necessary guidance and supervision
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Employee will:
1. Know and uphold the established corporate Mission, policies and procedures, relevant
provisions of the union agreement, Corporate and Office objectives, quality assurance and
safety programs and standards.
2. Assist the Merchandising Coordinator in accomplishing the operational and administrative
tasks and responsibilities required of the division.
3. Install merchandising materials, such as posters, flyers, billboards, and other product
advertising items, in all Satellite Offices and Retail Outlets.
4. Monitor the Satellite Offices and Retail Outlets and install and replace display phones and
other products.
5. Prepare the daily Merchandising Report for the Visual Merchandising & Events Manager’s
review and approval.
6. Manage the set-up and break-down of booths and displays at all Company events.
7. Maintain and manage the inventory of all Merchandising-held product items and supplies and
equipment used at Company merchandising events and always ensuring the availability of
inventory items.
8. Prepare printed merchandising materials for placement in the Satellite Offices and Retail
Outlets and for use at Company events and special sales.
9. Attend and participate in training activities, as assigned.
10. Perform other related duties or tasks as assigned or required.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Education: Graduation from High School or successful completion of the GED program
Work Experience: Two years of progressive experience in visual advertising or marketing
Licensure/Certification/Professional Association:
Driver’s License Required
Apprenticeship Program Requirements:
Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of:
a. Basic principles and practices of product advertising and marketing
b. Administrative procedures and systems such as computer operations, managing files
and records, designing forms and other office procedures and terminology
c. Basic tenets of good customer service skills
2. Skill in:
a. Managing one's own time
b. Creative and innovative design
c. Analyzing performance results to determine methods of improving service
d. Preparing written reports, inventories, statistics, and analyses
e. Use of personal computer hardware and Microsoft software programs to include MS
Excel, Access, MS Outlook, and Word
3. Ability to:
a. Communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately with all levels of Company
employees and customers, both verbally and in writing
b. Learn, maintain, and advance usage skills in the job-specific aspects of various
computer hardware and software
c. Make logical and sound decisions in working with other employees and clients and
performing progressively complex merchandising tasks
d. Work as needed with unpredictable and irregular hours and schedules in working with
Company events
e. Perform in a self-directed, hard-working, creative and forward-thinking manner