Visual Merchandising

Bass Pro Shops•Fort Smith, AR

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 and 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 and maintain 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. This 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. Basic computer and Microsoft program knowledge is required, along with the ability to work flexible hours, including before and/or after business hours.

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.
Understanding 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

Assist store leadership with merchandise presentations, planogram integrity, visual and seasonal displays, and in-store signage.
Collaborate with Base Camp Visual Managers on in-store visual projects.
Ensure customer-facing merchandise and visual presentation standards are executed according to Visual Merchandising Directives.
Maintain the highest company brand standards.
Assist 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.
Participate in the planning and set-up of local and major retail events.
Act as a liaison to the Base Camp Visual Merchandising Team for department layout validations and improvements.
Assemble small-scale vendor-provided displays when needed.
Ensure daily that in-store displays are clean, signed, and set to brand standard.
Assist in training and education for department staff regarding merchandising skills, VMD execution, and navigating the online communication portal.
Be comfortable using a computer and navigating the online communication portal.
Work flexible hours and at times before and/or after business hours.