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Visual Merchandiser

General Description:

The Visual Merchandiser will be primarily responsible for hands-on training of all store associates and the effective display of merchandise within the store in order to increase our sales potential and maximize sales. The categories include: footwear, apparel, accessories, marketing initiatives and overall aesthetics of the store.

The most important aspect of the VMM will be to provide comprehensive methods and training for setting product within the retail space. This includes but not limited to creating easy to shop environments and excitement through merchandise presentation within the store by following detailed direction published by the Visual Merchandising Dept.

This person needs to be a self-starter, highly motivated and must possess immense enthusiasm. This person should have a thorough understanding of the elements that drive visual excitement and organization within the retail space. The Market Visual Merchandiser needs to be very creative and think “outside the box”. This person will need to constantly communicate with the store’s Management teams, District Managers, Cashiers and Floor Clerks.

This position is open only for the Dallas Tx Market.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Train store staff visual merchandising principles and standards set forth by the Company
• Enforce all visual merchandising guidelines and standards for footwear, apparel, and accessories within the retail space
• Develop partnerships with store management team and identify any merchandise selection, allocation, pricing, and assortment issues
• Train and continually coach store associates best visual merchandising practices for all three categories: Footwear, apparel and accessories
• Execute and manage any and all in-store marketing initiatives and events
• Coach management team on identifying opportunities to maximize merchandising space within the store
• Train and work closely with store staff
• Maintain a pleasing, clean store environment and the integrity of the WSS brand
• Reporting: create store visit reports, capture “before” and “after” photos of visual presentations and report on any missed opportunities

• Understands and respects the WSS culture and brand identity

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 - 2 years of visual merchandising experience required.
• High school diploma required
• Ability to travel up to 100% of the time.
• Flexible schedule required including nights, weekends and overnight shifts.
• Excellent communication and time management skills; ability to present final ideas to executives.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, reach and squat for prolonged periods, and carry up to 20 pounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIORNMENT:

Must be able to communicate effectively in person and on the phone. This might be in front of a group of employees, or in a meeting with management. You will be required to travel to multiple locations and may be required to stand or walk at least 8 (eight) hours in a given day.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Train store staff visual merchandising principles and standards set forth by the Company
• Enforce all visual merchandising guidelines and standards for footwear, apparel, and accessories within the retail space
• Develop partnerships with store management team and identify any merchandise selection, allocation, pricing, and assortment issues
• Train and continually coach store associates best visual merchandising practices for all three categories: Footwear, apparel and accessories
• Execute and manage any and all in-store marketing initiatives and events
• Coach management team on identifying opportunities to maximize merchandising space within the store
• Train and work closely with store staff
• Maintain a pleasing, clean store environment and the integrity of the WSS brand
• Reporting: create store visit reports, capture “before” and “after” photos of visual presentations and report on any missed opportunities
• Understands and respects the WSS culture and brand identity