Visual Merchandiser

Job OverviewPOSITION SUMMARY:The Visual Merchandiser is responsible for setting and maintaining “Visual Merchandise Presentations” in the promotional space at the front of the store along with the presentation in other areas based on the direction of the Store Management and the Visual Merchandising Department.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Protection of company assets* Customer service* Compliance to “Visual Merchandise Presentations”* Timely compliance to merchandising direction from the corporate office* Proper merchandise signing and ticketing* Participation in the planning and placement of advertised product* Participation in the development of sales, particularly in the Top 40 assortment* Support associate training in merchandising* Upholding the safety and maintenance standards for physical plant* Participation in the operation and merchandising of the entire storeRequirementsQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:Qualified applicant must be able to perform essential duties and responsibilities with or without a reasonable accommodation. Qualified applicant must be able to set and operate a ticket gun, cut case merchandise, count money, lift merchandise weighing up to 35 pounds, sign merchandise, display product on shelves and on the sales floor up to 6 feet, and climb up and down ladders. Qualified applicant also must offer flexibility in scheduling to meet business needs. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability necessary to perform these duties.TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Prior retail merchandise display experience preferred.SKILLS REQUIRED:* Ability to function independently* Ability to lift and move bulky merchandise (up to 35 pounds)* Ability to arrange merchandise to create dynamic displays* Must be able to speak and comprehend English. Secondary language a plus