Retail Team Associate Alexandria VA

The Opportunity

As a Seasonal Team Associate, you’ll partner with a Mattel Retail Services Representative to grow Mattel’s presence at major retailers, working a minimum of 15 hours per week during our busiest holiday season. We are looking for enthusiastic temporary team members who are passionate about merchandising, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and want to drive results and make magic happen this holiday season!

This job can open the door to future merchandising career opportunities with Mattel.

• Brand ambassador of Mattel/Fisher-Price brands and products
• Collaborate with your lead Mattel Representative to secure prime product placements for Mattel’s iconic brands
• Partner with lead Mattel Representative on monthly scheduling
• Unpack cases of various Mattel toys
• Merchandise and organize product on the sales floor
• Construct & deconstruct store fixtures including shelving and racking
• Implement point of purchase materials
• Execute special projects as assigned including, but not limited to store events
• Administrative tasks including but not limited to managing time entry, attending meetings, trainings, checking email etc.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Preferred work hours are during the weekday during daytime hours; occasional weekends
• Must be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week
• Preferred device requirement – Up to date smartphone and/or computer with Chrome Browser to access  for time worked entries, email and Workday. Other browsers (e.g. Duck Duck Go ) are not supported. A mobile phone is required for multi-factor authentication to receive SMS(text) or voice call.
• Must have access to reliable internet
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to and between assigned store locations (gas mileage reimbursement per company policy)
• Reside within approximately 20 miles of the assigned territory/store cluster or otherwise able to reliably service the assigned territory

• Stand, bend, twist, squat, kneel, reach
• Walk for long periods of time
• Climb ladders up to 12’ tall
• Lift up to 25 pounds frequently, 50 pounds occasionally
• Push/pull carts containing product - occasionally up to 100 lbs
• Operate power tools (screwdriver & drill)

• Merchandising, retail or customer service experience (preferred, but not required)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ensure tasks are completed efficiently with a strong sense of urgency
• Represent the brand with professionalism and a positive attitude
• Bring a flexible, adaptable mindset and enjoy collaborating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Eagerness to learn new skills with a safety-first mentality
• Tech-savvy (smartphone, apps)

The hourly rate for this position is $20.00.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate:
  Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate:
  At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute:
  We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best‑in‑class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are…