Retail Visual Associate

$44,720 - $44,720/Yr

Uniqlo - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Seattle, WA

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

The Retail Visual Associate at UNIQLO plays a crucial role in enhancing the customer experience through impactful visual displays and effective product merchandising. This position is responsible for implementing corporate visual merchandising strategies while tailoring them to meet the specific needs of the store, ultimately driving sales and maintaining brand integrity.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, train and model brand standards for visual presentation, customer service, cleanliness and organization throughout the store.
• Plan and execute new item deliveries to ensure they are quickly placed and all garments are represented on the floor in full size runs with proper signage where needed.
• Partner with corporate to create, plan, implement and manage seasonal merchandising presentations and lead new visual merchandising initiatives.
• Monitor merchandise sell through and replenishment needs utilizing sales reports in collaboration with store management.
• Make key visual merchandising decisions that impact store workload and sales in partnership with store management.
• Create and update visually appealing and brand appropriate displays to drive sell through and maximize sales.
• Ensure lighting, fixturing and signage is accurate to highlight product, manikins and visual displays.
• Support store management to ensure all key objectives are met, including customer service and operational initiatives.
• Proactively manage customer needs and exceed expectations by providing product knowledge and recommendations.
• Identify and resolve merchandising, visual display, product or store related issues in collaboration with the Store Manager.
• Exemplify and enforce company policy and procedure.
• Assist with special projects as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 1-3 years retail visual merchandising experience
• 1-year management/supervisory experience
• Proven ability to drive sales through merchandising and product display, preferably at a high volume apparel retailer
• Ability to create and direct visual merchandising displays while managing priorities and executing initiatives
• Attention to detail
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to understand, interpret, and delegate based on Headquarters' (HQ) visual merchandising direction
• Ability to offer solutions to store-specific visual display, merchandising and product related challenges
• Proven ability to lead teams and create strong partnerships
• Ability to train and develop a team
• Leads by example and maintains a hands-on approach
• Positive and professional attitude, flexible and adaptable
• Ability to prioritize tasks and react to changing priorities
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule that meets the needs of the business, including evenings, nights and weekends.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $21.50
• Open availability on weekends considered
• Flexible scheduling options based on business needs