Visual Merchandiser

Job Description

• Plan and develop merchandising strategies that balance customers’ expectations and the company’s objectives
• Analyze sales figures, customers' reactions and market trends to anticipate product needs and plan product ranges/stock.
• Collaborate with buyers, suppliers, distributors, and analysts to negotiate prices, quantities, and time-scales.
• Maximize customer interest and sales levels by displaying products appropriately.
• Monitor stock movement and consider markdowns, promotions, price changes.
• Build constructive customer relationships and team with channel partners to build close deals.
• Remain up to date with the industry’s best practices.

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of retail business fundamentals including: department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing and promotions strategies
• Skills in planning department(s) daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver on sales goals
• Experience influencing a team of hourly team members to improve their visual merchandising acumen and skills
• Experience in leading the strategy of visual merchandising and Visual Standards implementation
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 to 2 years of visual merchandising experience
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Business acumen (i.e. margin, profitability, etc.) and creativity to inspire guests and drive sales
• Strong understanding of trend and style that is reflective of our brand
• Lead and influence store teams to follow processes that support visual merchandising
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Welcoming and helpful attitude
• Effective communication skills