Visual Merchandiser

Target • American Fork, UT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Merchandiser supports a great guest experience by setting and maintaining visual presentations according to company guides and standards to drive sales and inspire guests. The role calls for expertise in visual presentation, including elevated merchandising techniques, mannequin styling, mapping and fixture blocking, and In-Store Marketing (ISM) elements. It also offers experience with retail business fundamentals, workload planning, team development, and implementation of visual merchandising strategy and standards.

The position is full-time, but does not guarantee 40 hours per week; hours depend on business needs and may fluctuate. The work schedule is flexible and may include varying hours, days, or shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times. The role is active and physically demanding, requires mobility throughout a scheduled shift, and involves working throughout the store and handling 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 of age.
• Business acumen, including knowledge of margin and profitability, and creativity to inspire guests and drive sales.
• Strong understanding of trends and style reflective of 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, 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 access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
• Ability to operate a Work Assist Vehicle (WAV) and pallet jack.
• Ability to interpret instructions, reports, and information.
• Ability to accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders as needed.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, frequently lifting or moving up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift; shift length may vary.
• Flexible schedule availability, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; reliable and prompt attendance.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily and weekly visual workload with leader guidance, taking sales goals, events, and promotions into account.
• Conduct weekly visual assessments and partner with leaders to improve visual execution and the guest experience.
• Assess and guide execution of visual standards across the store.
• Support the company’s Visual Merchandising strategy, visual standards, and In-Store Marketing elements in applicable 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.
• Teach team members visual standards, signing and affordability strategy, and ways to create visual moments that support sales.
• Maintain backroom organization and keep signing tools and fixtures up to date.
• Set non-planogram In-Store Marketing elements throughout the store.
• Support onboarding and continuous learning, and help address team members’ knowledge and skill gaps through training and hands-on experience.
• Demonstrate inclusivity, 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 in a welcoming manner, and thank them for shopping at Target.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and their dependents may have access to 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; eligibility and details are provided through Target’s benefits resources.

What This Job Offers

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