Visual Merchandiser - Full Time

Bass Pro Shops•Clifton Park, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Merchandising Specialist reports to the Assistant General Manager and assists store leadership with merchandise presentations, planogram integrity, visual & seasonal displays, and in-store signage. This role will also collaborate with Base Camp Visual Managers on all aspects of in-store visual projects. The specialist will ensure that all customer-facing merchandise and visual presentation standards are executed according to the provided Visual Merchandising Directives, maintaining the highest company brand standards. Responsibilities include assisting with product-related visual elements such as mannequin displays, bust forms, department visual scenes, endcap planogram execution, seasonal retail events, promotional drive aisle monthly sets, and in-store signage compliance across various departments. The role is also a key team member in planning and setting up local and major retail events. The Visual Merchandising Specialist will act as a liaison to the Base Camp Visual Merchandising Team for department layout validations and improvements, and is responsible for assembling vendor-provided displays. Daily tasks include ensuring in-store displays are clean, signed, and set to brand standards. Additionally, the role involves assisting in training and educating department staff on merchandising skills, VMD execution, and navigating the company's online communication portal. Comfort with computers and basic Microsoft programs is required. Flexible hours, including before and/or after business hours, are necessary.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
2 years of visual merchandising retail experience. Including displays, shop layouts, visual props, and customer service.
Comfortable with using power tools.
Understating of Microsoft PowerPoint.
Background in hardlines and/or softlines visual merchandising.
Must be comfortable using a computer & navigating the online communication portal.
A basic working knowledge of Microsoft programs will be required.

Responsibilities

Partners with department Outfitters to ensure all customer facing merchandise and visual presentation standards are executed to the Base Camp provided Visual Merchandising Directives.
Ensures that overall company brand standards are maintained at the highest level.
Assists with product related visual elements such as mannequin displays, bust forms, department visual scenes, endcap planogram execution integrity, seasonal retail events, promotional drive aisle monthly sets, and in-store signage compliance.
Serves as a key team member in the planning and set-up of local events and major retail events.
Acts as a key liaison to the Base Camp Visual Merchandising Team regarding department layout validations and opportunities to improve and create efficiencies in store merchandising execution.
Responsible for assembly of small-scale vendor provided displays when needed.
Ensures daily that in-store displays are clean, signed, and set to brand standard.
Assists in training and education for department Outfitters regarding merchandising skills, VMD execution, navigating the Sharepoint communication portal.
Must be comfortable using a computer & navigating the online communication portal.
A basic working knowledge of Microsoft programs will be required.
Must be able to work flexible hours and at times before and/or after business hours.