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Merchandising Coordinator Full Time

TJX Companies · Danville, IL · $16.00–$16.50 an hour · Full time

Posted May 13, 2025 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you made a display or area look better and it made a difference.

What they are checking: Whether they have an eye for presentation and connect it to how customers shop.

Tell me about a time you led others on a task with a tight deadline.

What they are checking: Whether they can direct a team calmly when the clock is running.

How do you build trust with a team you supervise but also work alongside?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead by example and keep respect as a working coordinator.

What would you do

An associate keeps forgetting to code merchandise correctly. How would you coach them?

What they are checking: Whether they can retrain patiently and explain why coding errors cause problems at the register.

The floor manager wants a section reset today, but processing is behind. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate with the Coordinator on Duty and make a clear choice about priorities.

How would you handle a customer asking for an item still in the backroom?

What they are checking: Whether they balance customer service with processing rules about what can go out before it is ready.

About the work

How would you decide where new merchandise goes on the floor when it comes off the truck?

What they are checking: Whether they think about departments, space and what will sell instead of placing goods wherever there is room.

Walk me through how a truck delivery should flow from the backroom to the floor.

What they are checking: Whether they can orchestrate receiving and processing so the most needed goods go out first.

How do you keep a department full and organized when merchandise sells fast and new goods come in every day?

What they are checking: Whether they understand constant flow and recovery in an off-price store where stock changes daily.

What problems happen when merchandise goes out without security tags?

What they are checking: Whether they connect processing standards to shrink and loss prevention.

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The full job description

As published by TJX Companies.

TJ Maxx At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer. Job Description: Opportunity: Grow Your Career Responsible for executing receiving and merchandising standards while ensuring Associates are processing efficiently and effectively, and working as a team. Ensures an excellent customer experience by engaging and interacting with all customers, and maintaining a clean and organized store. Role models exceptional customer service. • Creates a positive internal and external customer experience • Promotes a culture of honesty and integrity; maintains confidentiality • Orchestrates truck delivery, prioritizing the processing of merchandise onto the sales floor • Trains and mentors Associates on established merchandising and processing principles • Ensures merchandise is properly tagged, hung, secured, and coded • Communicates with the Coordinator on Duty to ensure efficient flow of goods to sales floor • Ensures Associates complete tasks and activities according to store plan; prioritizes as needed • Monitors productivity of team and coaches as necessary • Organizes and rotates back stock for easy replenishment • Maintains and upholds merchandising philosophy and signage standards • Maintains all organizational, cleanliness and recovery standards for the backroom area • Ensures compliance with recycling and, where applicable, hazardous waste programs • Communicates accurately and effectively with management and Associates when setting and addressing priorities; provides progress updates • Provides and accepts recognition and constructive feedback • Partners with Management on Associate training needs to increase effectiveness • Ensures adherence to all labor laws, policies, and procedures • Promotes credit and loyalty programs • Supports and participates in store shrink reduction goals and programs • Promotes safety awareness and maintains a safe environment • Other duties as assigned Who We’re Looking For: You. • Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends • Superior communication and organizational skills with attention to detail • Capable of multi-tasking • Able to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations • Team player, working effectively with peers and supervisors • Capable of lifting heavy objects with or without reasonable accommodation • Able to train others • 1 year retail and 6 months of leadership experience Benefits include: Associate discount; EAP; smoking cessation; bereavement; 401(k) Associate contributions; child care & cell phone discounts; pet & legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. Those who meet service or hours requirements are also eligible for: 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long term disability; paid parental leave; paid holidays/vacation/sick; auto/home insurance discounts; scholarship program; adoption assistance. All benefits are provided in accordance with and subject to the terms of the applicable plan or program and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information. In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. Address: 3689 N Vermilion St Location: USA TJ Maxx Store 1358 Danville IL This position has a starting pay range of $16.00 to $16.50 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

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