Visual Merchandiser (Internal)

Fleet Feet•Nashville, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

At Fleet Feet we believe that running changes everything. We believe it’s a privilege to serve and remain committed to delivering unmatched service and support when outfitting customers with the gear they need to be successful in their active endeavors. We like to keep things high-spirited, fast-paced, and fun. We don’t mind wearing more than a few hats and stepping in to help out wherever is needed. Our team is a group of knowledgeable and hardworking individuals who work, sweat and live passionately. We run together to solve a problem, reach a goal, get inspired, and champion our brand each day. We are in full pursuit to find passionate people to join us on our quest and bring our core values to life. Joining Fleet Feet is joining a team and a community that ignites and promotes running and fitness. We pride ourselves in putting people first and know that what we do each day does not happen anywhere else, for staff or customers. We truly believe that running changes everything. The Visual Merchandiser will provide operational management to fulfill Fleet Feet Nashville’s purchasing strategy focused on the brick-and-mortar experience across all categories – footwear, apparel, and accessories. This position is responsible for product presentation, storytelling and how the customer engages with the product in the stores and at Expo events. The role is also responsible for product maintenance, promotional product content management, visual merchandising training and education, and planogram creation when necessary. This is a part-time, 15-20 hour/week, non-exempt position and is open to current employees of Fleet Feet Nashville.

Requirements

1+ year of retail merchandising experience preferred
RICS Point of Sale experience desired, but not required
Strong business acumen and retail industry knowledge
Strong ability to coach and influence colleagues without direct authority
Ability to think strategically about issues and opportunities to accurately assess impacts
Problem solver who enjoys challenges and takes pride in creating the right solution
Excellent communicator with the ability to listen and adapt
Communicates professionally with the entire team and vendors
Assertive self-starter with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Willing to go above and beyond when needed
Support all Fleet Feet initiatives, activities, and functions
Ability to travel between all Fleet Feet Nashville business locations
Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

Create storytelling opportunities through product merchandising, brand and vendor signage, mannequin use, etc.
Collaborate with Buying Team and Marketing Director on the product promotion calendar and execute product expression in-store to ensure key buys are getting their moment.
Explore merchandising strategies to support product sell through goals set by Buying Team.
Execute proper promotion and markdown strategy in collaboration with the Buying Team.
Partner with Store Managers to better understand sales floor capacity, clearance area capacity, available fixtures, traffic patterns, and overall sales volume to support each store’s business more effectively.
Actively participate with Store Managers and Employees by setting daily merchandising tasks, sharing merchandising updates and executing visual merchandise training & education for retail employees.
Contributes to product knowledge & expertise by facilitating staff engegement with key products during store visits.
Update Merchandising Guide for team to use as a reference.
Ensure store level responsibilities are executed (products priced and backstock product makes it’s way onto the sales floor)
Partner with vendors on in-store point of purchase (POP) programs and displays. Plan, execute and create exit strategy/timeline of POP.
Partner with Marketing Director on store window displays.
Collaborate with Marketing Director and Graphic Designer to maintain in-store signage including everyday messaging as well as promotional/sale signage.
Manage inventory of retail fixtures/displays including but not limited to Opto/Prager fixtures, floor racks, tables, hangers, mannequins, pricing guns, tape, etc.
When necessary, create planograms with Buyers to help execute consistent merchandising and storytelling across all Fleet Feet Nashville doors.