Visual Merchandiser

Target • Goodyear, AZ

75d • $22 - $37

About The Position

The Visual Merchandiser supports a great guest experience by ensuring that visual moments are set and maintained to the company guides and visual standards to drive sales and inspire guests. They are experts in visual presentation, which includes elevated merchandising techniques, mannequin styling, mapping and fixture blocking, and In Store Marketing (ISM) elements. At Target, we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Visual Merchandiser can provide you with the skills and experiences of retail business fundamentals including department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing and promotions strategies. Planning and communicating department(s) daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver on sales goals. Training and developing team members to improve their visual merchandising acumen and skills. Leading the strategy of visual merchandising and Visual Standards implementation.

Requirements

• 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. knowledge of 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.
• Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members.
• Effective communication skills.
• Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily/weekly visual workload with leader guidance to include sales goals, events, and promotions.
• Execute weekly visual assessments and partner with leaders to improve store visual execution and guest experience.
• Assess and guide the execution of visual standards across the total store to help elevate visual presentations.
• Support the execution of the company Visual Merchandising strategy, visual standards and In-Store Marketing (ISM) across all pertinent areas of the store.
• Support and validate the execution of all visual presentations in the store in partnership with leaders.
• Set all overhead spotlights to highlight key merchandising presentations.
• With leader guidance, solve merchandising issues and adjust sets to create and maintain inspiring presentations.
• Leverage daily interactions and huddles to teach team visual standards, signing and affordability strategy, and how to create inspiring visual moments to support driving sales.
• Maintain organization of backroom space and keep up to date with current signing tools and signing fixtures.
• Set all non-planogram ISM elements throughout the store.
• Communicate and support team onboarding, continuous learning and help close knowledge and skill gaps through training, influencing and hands on experiences.
• Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse perspectives and approaches, being authentic and respectful, and creating equitable experiences.
• Always demonstrate ethical conduct, safety and compliance.
• Work in a safe manner at all times; comply with all safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct where possible.
• Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests as you are completing your daily tasks.
• Engage with guests in a welcoming way, to help solve their specific needs.
• Thank guests and let them know we're happy they chose to shop at Target.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short term disability.
• Long term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED