Visual Merchandising Specialist

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Company Overview

Bashas is a family-owned regional grocer that operates in Arizona New Mexico and serves four Tribal Nations under five well-known brands including Bashas Food City AJs Fine Foods Eddies Country Store and Bashas Diné supermarkets. Founded in 1932 Bashas has a rich history of serving Arizona families with quality products and great customer service. With more than 110 grocery stores Bashas is one of the largest employers in the state and we are committed to nourishing the communities we serve through purposeful partnerships and giving centered around our vision and purpose of changing the way we eat one plate at a time.

Shared values led Bashas to join The Raleys Companiesin 2021 and the partnership has enhanced our core business through technological advancements shared learning leadership development and new offerings. With more than 21000 team members we are united by a higher purpose: to deliver quality offerings exceptional service and to do right by our people communities and planet.

Whether through our commitment to nutrition and wellness or Bashas legacy of giving back over $100 million to local communities we strive to empower customers with transparency education and access to fresh affordable and nourishing food. Were looking for the same kind of passionate people to join our team grow with us and share ourpurpose.

Position Overview

Are you a creative problemsolver who brings visual storytelling to life and elevates the customer experience through thoughtful merchandising As a Visual Merchandising Specialist you will shape how our customers experience our stores by implementing visual strategies delivering cohesive merchandising direction and ensuring brand consistency across all locations in your assigned area.

In this role youll partner closely with District Merchandising teams Category Management Marketing and Field Leadership to translate merchandising concepts into clear actionable standards that drive sales increase basket size and enhance store presentation. Your work will directly impact how products are showcased how customers shop and how our brand comes to life in every department.

If you combine a strong design sensibility with operational knowhow and enjoy guiding teams toward consistent compelling instore execution this is the role for you.

What Youll Do

Strategic Visual Merchandising Execution

• Develop and implement strategic visual merchandising plans for major merchandising initiatives including new stores and remodels.
• Provide guidance to Assistant Store Team Leaders and store teams to ensure successful execution of all visual plans.
• Support planning coordination and production of visual elements that enhance instore storytelling and overall presentation.

Visual Standards & Store Execution

• Drive store sales through consistent execution of visual merchandising directives across all departments.
• Support in creating and maintaining companywide merchandising standards including the development and oversight of written execution directives.

CrossFunctional Partnership & Store Support

• Collaborate with Category Management Marketing District Merchandising and Field Leadership to ensure instore visuals match assortment strategies and reflect brand standards.
• Conduct regular store visits to assess visual execution ensure adherence to standards and optimize floor space utilization.
• Build consistency across stores through strong communication training and accountability to current visual merchandising tools and guidelines.

Performance Improvement & Merchandising Insights

• Analyze key merchandising reports and customer feedback to identify opportunities that improve sales effectiveness and the customer experience.
• Lead and evaluate market testing efforts (Test & Learn programs) to provide insights that inform new product or brand decisions.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of merchandising or retail management experience including visual merchandising space optimization or store planning.

Knowledge & Expertise

• Strong understanding of visual design and interior space planning principles.
• Knowledge of typography color theory and composition.
• Foundational understanding of retail operations marketing concepts and consumer behavior.
• Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Photoshop experience preferred

Skills & Strengths

• Strong aesthetic sensibility with the ability to build visual stories that resonate with customers.
• Skilled at influencing and persuading others to adopt new ideas and standards.
• Excellent timemanagement organization and communication skills.
• Confident presenter with the ability to speak to both small and large groups.
• Able to manage multiple projects adapt quickly and work effectively in a fastpaced environment.
• Commitment to a culture of respect and inclusion valuing a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

Physical Demands

You may occasionally experience:

• Sitting keyboarding and computer work
• Color perception
• Walking and standing for extended periods
• Lifting stocking and storefloor activities
• Telephone and instore communication

Work Environment

This role operates primarily in a in-person business office setting with regular visits to retail grocery stores. Occasional travel including overnight trips may be required for store visits meetings or project execution. This role may require extended hours including nights weekends and holidays.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Internal Applicants:
No disciplinary action during the past 6 months.
Your current leader must recommend that you apply for this position and provide endorsement upon request from HR.
You must upload a resume and answer all application questions