Visual Merchandiser - Sterling, VA

Target • Sterling, VA

19h • 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 includes elevated merchandising techniques, mannequin styling, mapping and fixture blocking, and In-Store Marketing (ISM). It offers experience with retail business fundamentals, department workload planning, developing team members’ visual merchandising skills, and implementing visual merchandising strategy and standards.

The Visual Merchandiser plans and executes visual workload, assesses presentations across the store, supports visual standards and ISM, maintains signing tools and backroom organization, and trains and influences team members. The role also includes welcoming and assisting guests, working safely, and completing other duties based on business needs. This is a physically active, full-time role with flexible scheduling; weekly hours are not guaranteed to reach 40 and may fluctuate with business needs.

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 visual merchandising processes.
• 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, with 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, interpret instructions and information, and handle cash register operations as needed.
• Ability to operate a Work Assist Vehicle (WAV) and pallet jack, and climb 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; reliable and prompt attendance.
• Availability for a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times.

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 visual execution and the guest experience.
• Assess and guide execution of visual standards across the total store.
• Support the company's visual merchandising strategy, visual standards, and In-Store Marketing (ISM) across relevant store areas.
• Support and validate visual presentations 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 ISM elements throughout the store.
• Support onboarding and continuous learning, and help close team members' knowledge and skill gaps through training and hands-on experience.
• Demonstrate inclusivity, ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies and report or correct hazards where possible.
• Greet guests, assist them with their needs, and thank them for shopping at Target.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and dependents may receive comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

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