Visual Merchant

JOB SUMMARY 

The Visual Merchant oversees visual merchandising presentation for assigned categories, partnering with the Manager of Visual Merchandising. This role encompasses the development and implementation of visual merchandising presentations and managing Visual Merchandising Go-To-Market initiatives.  This position requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a keen eye for design and detail. This position reports Manager Visual Merchandising. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Plan and execute the merchandising of assigned category visuals initiatives (tables, widespans, in-line) ensuring strategic intent and impactful presentations. 

• Utilize merchant calendars to efficiently plan Go to Market activities and meet critical milestone timelines. 

• Serve as the subject matter expert in visual merchandising, customer journey and adjacencies align to a customer decision making tree while shopping. 

• Maintain a well-organized, clean, and efficient sample Mock Store with partnership with the Design Center Manager. 

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with merchant and marketing teams. 

• Promote efficient workflow management, organization, and communication within the team. 

• Proactively identify and resolve problems, adapting to changes as needed. 

• Create Visual Communications for all merchandising presentations in partnership with Manager Visual Guides. 

• Partner with the Visual Execution team on all signage and fixtures needs. 

• Partner with Space planning and Floor map teams to align on store placement (LOCIDs) and meet sales and profit goals and maximize the customer journey. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• BA Degree 

• 5 years of experience in visual merchandising or marketing. 

• This position is required to be on-site at the home office. 

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 

• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, a positive can-do attitude, and strong initiative. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines effectively. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• High energy and a sense of urgency. 

• Ability to work independently and lead others. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in a mock store environment.