Target Careers – Visual Merchandiser

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Job Description:

The Visual Merchandiser supports an active selling culture 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, fixture blocking, lighting and the implementation of all In Store Marketing (ISM) elements such as mannequins, navigational signs and all Coordinated Store Environment (CSE) signs that support events, seasons, holidays and in store promotions.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Maintain backroom ISM space organized and up to date with current signing tools and signing fixtures
  • Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest
  • Teach and influence A&A clearance guiding principles
  • Assess store visual standards to help elevate visual presentations in A&A, Home, Company Space, LTOs and Brand Launches
  • Support team onboarding, continuous learning and help close knowledge and skill gaps through training, influencing and hands on experiences
  • Partner with store leaders to plan, support and validate the execution of all Visual Merchandising Guides (VMG) sets in the store
  • Leverage daily interactions and huddles to teach visual priorities to Style Consultants and General Merchandise Experts about visual priorities and creating visual moments to support building the basket for each guest
  • Partner to maintain visual integrity by remerchandising in store visual moments
  • Thank the guest in a genuine way and let them know we’re happy they chose to shop at Target.
  • Support the execution of Visual Merchandising Guides (VMG) Support changes to product assortment and keep the area inspiring to guests all year round by remerchandising new product and maintaining a brand space following new sets
  • Understand sales goals, plan and execute daily/weekly workload to deliver on visual merchandising, department and store sales goals, guest engagement; including: merchandising, transitions, events and promotions
  • Influence a store team of leaders, Style Consultants and General Merchandise (GM) experts to be knowledgeable about visual merchandising and visual standards
  • Support guest services such as back-up cashier, order pick up (OPU) and Drive-up (DU) and maintain a compliance culture while executing those duties, such as compliance with federal, state, and local adult beverage laws.
  • Create a welcoming experience by authentically greeting all guests
  • 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
  • Solve merchandising issues and adjust sets to create and maintain inspiring presentations
  • Lead the execution of the company Visual Merchandising strategy, visual standards and non-pogged In Store Marketing (ISM) implementation across all pertinent areas of the store
  • Inspire guests to discover solutions through compelling visual merchandising in all categories
  • Observe to quickly understand whether a guest needs assistance or wants to interact. Engage with guests in a genuine way, which includes asking questions to better understand their specific needs
  • Organize and set all non-planogram ISM elements throughout the store
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Job Requirements:

  • Business acumen (i.e. margin, profitability, etc.) and creativity to inspire guests and drive sales
  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older
  • Lead and influence store teams to follow processes that support visual merchandising
  • Skills in planning department(s) daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver on sales goals
  • Work independently and as part of a team
  • Knowledge of retail business fundamentals including: department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing and promotions strategies
  • Strong understanding of trend and style that is reflective of our brand
  • Welcoming and helpful attitude
  • Effective communication skills

Qualification & Experience:

  • At least 1 to 2 years of visual merchandising experience
  • Experience influencing a team of hourly team members to improve their visual merchandising acumen and skills
  • Experience in leading the strategy of visual merchandising and Visual Standards implementation
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Job Details:

Company: Target

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Deerfield Beach, FL, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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