About the position
The Visual Merchandiser supports a great guest experience by ensuring that visual moments are set and maintained to the company guides and visual standards to drive sales and inspire guests. They are experts in visual presentation, which includes elevated merchandising techniques, mannequin styling, mapping and fixture blocking, and In Store Marketing (ISM) elements. At Target, we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Visual Merchandiser can provide you with the skills and experiences of retail business fundamentals including department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing and promotions strategies. A typical day will most likely include planning daily/weekly visual workload, executing visual assessments, guiding visual standards execution, and supporting team onboarding and training.
Responsibilities
- Plan daily/weekly visual workload with leader guidance to include sales goals, events, and promotions.
- Execute weekly visual assessments and partner with leaders to improve store visual execution and guest experience.
- Assess and guide the execution of visual standards across the total store to help elevate visual presentations.
- Support the execution of the company Visual Merchandising strategy, visual standards and In-Store Marketing (ISM) across all pertinent areas of the store.
- Support and validate the execution of all visual presentations in the store in partnership with leaders.
- Set all overhead spotlights to highlight key merchandising presentations.
- Solve merchandising issues and adjust sets to create and maintain inspiring presentations.
- Leverage daily interactions and huddles to teach team visual standards, signing and affordability strategy.
- Maintain organization of backroom space and keep up to date with current signing tools and signing fixtures.
- Communicate and support team onboarding, continuous learning and help close knowledge and skill gaps.
- Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse perspectives and approaches.
- Work in a safe manner at all times; comply with all safety policies, best practices, and training.
- Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests as you are completing your daily tasks.
- Engage with guests in a welcoming way to help solve their specific needs.
- Thank guests and let them know we're happy they chose to shop at Target.
- Perform all other duties 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 or older.
- Business acumen and creativity to inspire guests and drive sales.
- Strong understanding of trend and style that is reflective of our brand.
- Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
- Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members.
- Effective communication skills.
- Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Employee discount.
- Short term disability.
- Long term disability.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid national holidays.
- Paid vacation.
