Visual Merchandiser

Target • Bradenton, FL

20d • $22 - $37

About The Position

The Visual Merchandiser supports a great guest experience by ensuring visual moments are set and maintained according to company guides and visual standards to drive sales and inspire guests. The role involves visual presentation expertise, including elevated merchandising techniques, mannequin styling, mapping and fixture blocking, and In-Store Marketing (ISM) elements. It also offers experience in retail business fundamentals, workload planning and communication, team training and development, and leading visual merchandising strategy and standards implementation.

This position plans and executes visual workload and assessments, guides storewide visual standards, and supports the company’s visual merchandising strategy, presentations, and ISM. The Visual Merchandiser collaborates with leaders and team members to address merchandising issues, maintain inspiring presentations and organized backroom spaces, and teach visual standards. The role also includes welcoming and assisting guests, supporting team learning, and demonstrating ethical conduct, inclusion, safety, and compliance.

The role is full-time, though weekly hours are not guaranteed to reach 40 and may fluctuate according to business needs. The schedule is flexible and may include varying hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times. The job is fast-moving, highly active, and physically demanding, requiring mobility throughout shifts and the ability to lift or move merchandise and fixtures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 to 2 years of visual merchandising experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Business acumen, including knowledge of margin and profitability, and creativity to inspire guests and drive sales.
• Strong understanding of trends and style that reflects the Target brand.
• Ability to lead and influence store teams to follow processes that support visual merchandising.
• Ability to communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times.
• Reliable and prompt attendance.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift, which may vary in length.
• Ability to frequently lift or move merchandise up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift or move merchandise and fixtures up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily and weekly visual workload with leader guidance, taking sales goals, events, and promotions into account.
• Execute weekly visual assessments and partner with leaders to improve store visual execution and guest experience.
• Assess and guide execution of visual standards across the store to elevate visual presentations.
• Support the company Visual Merchandising strategy, visual standards, and In-Store Marketing (ISM) across pertinent store areas.
• Support and validate visual presentations throughout the store in partnership with leaders.
• Set overhead spotlights to highlight key merchandising presentations.
• With leader guidance, solve merchandising issues and adjust sets to create and maintain inspiring presentations.
• Use daily interactions and huddles to teach visual standards, signing and affordability strategy, and ways to create visual moments that support sales.
• Maintain organized backroom space and current signing tools and fixtures; set non-planogram ISM elements throughout the store.
• Communicate and support onboarding and continuous learning, and help close knowledge and skill gaps through training, influence, and hands-on experiences.
• Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse perspectives, being authentic and respectful, and creating equitable experiences.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies and training, and report or correct hazards where possible.
• Greet guests while completing daily tasks, assist them with their needs, and thank them for shopping at Target.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.
• Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
• Operate a Work Assist Vehicle (WAV) and pallet jack.
• Interpret instructions, reports, and information.
• Accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
• Climb ladders as needed.
• Scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, including frequently lifting or moving items up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise and fixtures up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts and maintain reliable, prompt attendance.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and their dependents may receive comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Financial, education, and well-being benefits are referenced on the company benefits website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED