Visual Merchandiser
Job Type: Full-Time
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinates the set-up, installation and removal of signage, sale banners, OPs, special events signages etc. in stores
- Develops the execution of floor-sets in accordance with direction based on merchandising strategies
- Plans and coordinates product placement refreshes throughout the store
- Organizes and maintains visual displays in compelling and exciting demonstrations in accordance with our brand standards
- Identifies potential merchandising opportunities and executes creative solutions to accelerate sales
- Analyzes and responds to business/selling trends, assortment needs and guest feedback to proactively adapt merchandising and presentations as needed
- Creates and sets direction of window presentation in partnership with VMM
- Observes, learns and conveys the customer’s preferences
- Works in various stores regularly to proactively solicit feedback from customers and associates as it relates to product
- Acts as a customer representative to report on quality, fit and construction to VMM
Operational Excellence
- Uses all tools and resources available
- Actively participates in store-related meetings, training sessions and store visits
- Works with store staff to ensure backroom organization and cleanliness and general housekeeping store duties
- References, shares, and applies product knowledge information on an ongoing basis
- Suggests product for markdown, consolidation, promo and work with VMM on an exit plan
- Provides ongoing feedback to the VMM on merchandising/presentation strengths and opportunities
Store
- Supervises overall cleanliness and organization of the salesfloor in partnership with VMM
- Ensures product presentation is to standard
- Ensures stores appearance and atmosphere supports and reinforces the brand image
- Understands, supports and complies with all company policies and procedures
Work Environment
- Ability to create a quality working environment that will encourage others to develop and excel
- Fosters a work climate that inspires mutual trust, respect, professionalism and teamwork to achieve goals
- Fosters a collaborative, fun and inspiring environment
Miscellaneous
- Handles other duties as assigned by VMM
- Attends conference calls, store and manager meetings and training sessions required by management
- Adheres to company guidelines of dependability, including attendance requirements and professionalism and conduct
Experience:
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years retail visual merchandising experience
- Ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
- Represents the fashion and style image of TR RETAIL, LLC.
- Acute sense of brand and customer intimacy
- Acute fashion sense with proven talent
- Strong organizational skills with abilities to multitask and prioritize
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong observation skills – identifying and assessing customer behavior, reactions, floor awareness, etc.
- Works effectively both independently and within a team
- Ability to foster teamwork and build relationships with both customers and staff
- Ability to retain and utilize data, i.e., names, merchandise, information, policies and procedures
- Ability to exercise good judgement and decision-making skills
- Computer skills, including basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with point-of-sale systems required
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance