Visual Merchandiser

Target • Quincy, MA

12d • 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 focuses on visual presentation, including elevated merchandising techniques, mannequin styling, mapping and fixture blocking, and In-Store Marketing (ISM) elements. It provides experience in retail business fundamentals, workload planning, team development, and implementation of visual merchandising strategy and standards.

The position plans and executes visual workloads, assesses visual execution across the store, supports company visual merchandising and ISM standards, and helps train team members. It also involves maintaining signing tools and backroom organization, adjusting presentations with leader guidance, and providing welcoming assistance to guests. The role requires safe, inclusive, ethical, and compliant conduct, as well as flexibility for varying schedules and physical activity. Although full-time, the position does not guarantee 40 hours per week; hours may fluctuate based on 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 processes that support visual merchandising.
• Ability to communicate on 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 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 items up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise and fixtures up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift; shift length may vary.
• Flexible work schedule, including varying hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; reliable and prompt attendance is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily and weekly visual workloads with leader guidance, taking sales goals, events, and promotions into account.
• Conduct weekly visual assessments and partner with leaders to improve visual execution and 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 throughout pertinent store areas.
• Support and validate visual presentations in partnership with leaders.
• Set overhead spotlights to highlight key merchandising presentations.
• With leader guidance, resolve merchandising issues and adjust sets to create and maintain inspiring presentations.
• Use daily interactions and huddles to teach team members visual standards, signing and affordability strategy, and ways to create inspiring visual moments that support sales.
• Maintain organized backroom space and keep signing tools and fixtures current.
• Set non-planogram In-Store Marketing elements throughout the store.
• Support onboarding and continuous learning, and help close knowledge and skill gaps through training, influence, and hands-on experiences.
• 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, help address 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.
• Long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Financial, education, and well-being benefits and programs.

What This Job Offers

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