Supervisor, Visual Merchandiser
Williamsburg, VA - USA
Job Summary
Busch Gardens is a place of thrills fun and positive lasting memories. And thats just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team youll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If youre dedicated dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service this is a place for you!
At United Parks & Resorts were passionate about caring for fact weve already rescued over 40000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy excitement and lasting memories to people from around the world. Were seeking enthusiastic dedicated and hard-working individuals in a wide variety of roles. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!
What you get to do:
As a Supervisor Visual Merchandiser you will oversee the planning execution and maintenance of visual merchandising presentations across assigned park retail locations. You will lead and develop the visual merchandising team while partnering with store leadership Merchandise Marketing and other internal teams to ensure presentations support brand standards seasonal initiatives promotional campaigns and business priorities. You will also:
- Supervise coach schedule and develop Visual Merchandising Ambassadors including the Senior Visual Merchandiser.
- Assign daily and project-based workloads and monitor progress to ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Support visual merchandising planning and execution for new products seasonal transitions special events promotions and new retail locations.
- Ensure visual presentations merchandise sets signage fixtures props and displays are implemented consistently with corporate standards and approved creative direction.
- Review and approve visual merchandising work for quality accuracy brand consistency safety and operational readiness.
- Update merchandise presentations based on product availability sales performance inventory levels and business needs.
- Conduct regular store walks with Merchandise leadership to evaluate visual standards identify opportunities and establish priorities.
- Oversee the installation maintenance removal storage and disposal of visual merchandising materials displays fixtures and related assets.
- Coordinate visual merchandising project timelines installation schedules labor needs and required materials.
- Partner with store leadership and inventory teams to ensure sufficient product is available to support planned displays and merchandise presentations.
- Assist with the development and implementation of planograms floor sets window displays promotional layouts and product activations.
- Maintain organized visual merchandising workspaces storage areas tools supplies fixtures and display components.
- Coordinate and monitor work orders related to fixtures lighting signage displays and other visual merchandising needs.
- Identify damaged outdated or inconsistent visual elements and ensure timely repair replacement or removal.
- Support the execution of capital projects store renovations new location openings and major merchandise installations.
- Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors regarding signage fixtures props fabrication printing and installation needs.
- Monitor project expenses supply usage and visual merchandising resources in partnership with Merchandise leadership.
- Ensure all visual merchandising work is completed in accordance with company safety policies and applicable operational requirements.
- Maintain scheduling and timekeeping records for assigned Ambassadors.
- Provide ongoing training feedback coaching and performance documentation for direct reports.
- Respond to changing business priorities and provide visual merchandising support to additional locations or areas as needed.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
What it takes to succeed:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelors degree in visual merchandising retail management design marketing or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of two years of visual merchandising retail presentation store design or related experience.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience developing and executing merchandise displays planograms floor sets signage and promotional presentations.
- Strong understanding of visual merchandising principles including product placement balance color scale traffic flow and storytelling.
- Ability to interpret visual directives planograms design concepts measurements and installation instructions.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to train coach motivate and provide direction to a team.
- Strong project-management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Merchandise leadership store teams Marketing Facilities vendors and other internal partners.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining consistent visual standards.
- Ability to work independently troubleshoot installation issues and make timely decisions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop or other design-related software preferred.
- Experience with merchandise management scheduling timekeeping or work-order systems preferred.
- A valid state drivers license and the ability to meet company vehicle-operation requirements.
- Theme park hospitality entertainment or high-volume retail experience preferred.
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule based on business needs including early mornings nights weekends and holidays.
What else is important:
- Must be able to lift push pull and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift.
- Must be able to climb ladders or work at elevated heights when necessary.
- Must be able to kneel squat bend from floor to waist reach overhead grasp objects and perform fine hand-manipulation tasks.
- Must be able to safely use tools and equipment required for display installation and maintenance.
- Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions including extreme heat cold rain dust fumes and odors.
- Must be able to work around cleaning products adhesives paint hardware and other materials used in visual merchandising.
- Must be flexible regarding work locations based on business needs and project requirements.
Compensation: 17.50 USD
The perks of the position:
- Paid Time Off
- Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
- Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement plan
- Voluntary Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Assistance Plan
EEO Employer:
SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE RACE COLOR RELIGION SEX NATIONAL ORIGIN SEXUAL ORIENTATION PREGNANCY GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
From park to planet, SeaWorld theme parks offer up-close animal experiences, roller coasters and, most importantly, a chance for you to make a difference. Plan your trip to one of our theme parks in Orlando, San Diego or San Antonio today!