Visual Merchandiser
Target - Cary, NC
posted 4 days ago
About the position
The Visual Merchandiser supports a great guest experience by ensuring that visual moments are set and maintained to the Visual Merchandising Guide (VMG) direction and inspirational for the guest to drive sales. They are experts in visual standards, which includes specific merchandising techniques, mannequin styling, fixture blocking, lighting, 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 knowledge of retail business fundamentals including: department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing and promotions strategies, skills in planning department(s) daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver on sales goals, experience training and developing team members to improve their visual merchandising acumen and skills, and experience in leading the strategy of visual merchandising and Visual Standards implementation.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
- Lead and demonstrate a culture of executing all best practices as outlined with team onboarding and learning; help close skill gaps through development, coaching and team interactions.
- Be knowledgeable about the tools, products, and services available in the total store, and specific to your area, to solve issues for the guest and improve their experience.
- Understand sales goals, plan daily/weekly workload with ETL or SD guidance, and execute the same to deliver on visual merchandising, department and store sales goals, guest engagement; including: merchandising, transitions, events and promotions.
- 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 Merchandising Guides (VMG) sets in the store in partnership with leaders.
- Set all overhead spotlights to highlight key merchandising presentations.
- Support the execution and assess store visual standards to help elevate visual presentations in A&A, Home, Company Space, LTOs and Brand Launches.
- Partner with leaders and TMs to maintain visual integrity by remerchandising in-store visual moments.
- With ETL/SD guidance, solve merchandising issues and adjust sets to create and maintain inspiring presentations.
- Support ETL or SD with team onboarding, continuous learning and help close knowledge and skill gaps through training, influencing and hands on experiences.
- Leverage daily interactions and huddles to teach visual standards and how to create inspiring visual moments to Style Consultants and General Merchandise Experts to support building the basket for each guest.
- Maintain organization of backroom ISM space and keep up to date with current signing tools and signing fixtures. Set all non-planogram ISM elements throughout the store.
- Always demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance.
- Work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices.
- 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 (i.e. margin, profitability, etc.) and creativity to inspire guests and drive sales.
- Strong understanding of trend and style that is reflective of our brand.
- 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.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
- Welcoming and helpful attitude.
- Effective communication skills.
- Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
- 401(k).
- Employee discount.
- Short term disability.
- Long term disability.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid national holidays.
- Paid vacation.
