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Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

About the role

The Visual Operations Coordinator supports the day-to-day flow, organization, and maintenance of samples for Talbots and Haven Well Within. This hands-on role is responsible for processing, organizing, tagging, transporting, and preparing samples. The Coordinator partners closely with the manager and cross-functional teams to ensure samples are accurate, available, properly labeled, and efficiently moved through each stage of the process. This role requires strong organization, attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to support a fast-paced, physical sample environment.

The impact you can have

• Responsible for processing several rolling racks of samples including   shoes and accessories.  Examining each sample to see that no samples have not been altered or labeled “Sample not for resale”. Removing any vendor or Sample Tracker tags off garments. Ultimately ensuring the sample are clear to go to our Sample Boutique.
• Assist manager with replenishing Boutique with new samples. Transporting rolling racks to boutique and removing full hanger boxes back to dock. Lifting full boxes of hangers onto palettes.
• Lifting sample boxes that have been deemed recyclable and transporting to dock to fill palettes, inventorying, then shrink-wrapping palette.
• Break down rolling racks, stacking them and shrink wrapping them for later use as well as assembling boxes.
• Occasionally assist manager in Sample Room with tagging new sample receipts on high receipt days.
• Box up samples for coat drive and transport boxes to dock for future donations.
• Monitor hanger supply in Sample Room and replenishing as needed.
• Receive, unpack, and organize quarterly spectrum samples, log incoming samples with the Haven Sourcing team.
• Organize, label, and prepare sample racks as needed.
• Manage incoming photoshoot trunks from studio stills, model, and location shoots; unpack, organize, and communicate team needs.
• Provide back-up to Talbots Merchant Coordinator team when necessary.

You’ll bring to the role

• Retail experience preferred
• Systems and computer literacy-Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational skills and time management; detail oriented, deadline driven and able to work independently at times
• Enjoys collaborating within team dynamic and fast paced environment
• Interest and passion in fashion, merchandising, and operations
• Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 40 lbs. on a frequent to occasional basis.
• Must be able to be on your feet all or most of the day, standing and/or walking.

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.  
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities. *  
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)* 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays*
• The target salary range for this role is: $20.00 – $24.00 hourly
• On-site:  This position works on-site at least 4 days per week consistent with the needs of the business at our  Talbots office location in Hingham, MA.

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.