Dedicated Store Visual Merchandiser - House of Sport

DICK'S SPORTING GOODS; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK'S Sporting Goods is seeking a Dedicated Store Visual Merchandiser for their new House of Sport in Brandon, FL. This role involves promoting visual merchandising excellence, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compelling displays. Ideal candidates will have an Associate's Degree and experience in visual merchandising, with strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Visual Merchandising, preferably in softlines.
• Understanding of customer and retail merchandising strategies.
• Strong problem-solving skills based on analytics.

Responsibilities

• Promote visual merchandising excellence and create thoughtful displays.
• Support store team during major gameplan sets and adjust strategies.
• Conduct weekly store tours focusing on visual priorities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Conflict management

Negotiation

Flexibility

Education

Associate's Degree in Business Management, Retail Management, or Visual Merchandising

Job description

House of Sport by DICK'S Sporting Goods

House of Sport by DICK'S Sporting Goods is more than just a store; it is a destination, an experience where athletes can experiment and play. We are a retail store devoted to sport, serving as a community gathering spot that inspires. We are fundamentally changing retail by elevating experiences, delivering first-class service, obsessing over our athletes, inspiring our teammates, and challenging retail norms.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Everyone on our team plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping athletes to achieve their dreams.

If you are ready to obsess over the athlete and make a difference in your community, apply to join our team today!

Overview

We are seeking a Dedicated Store Visual Merchandiser to join our team at our new Brandon, FL House of Sport store.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Promote visual merchandising excellence in the assigned store by understanding brand strategies, maintaining gameplan integrity, and creating thoughtful merchandising displays.
• Address merchandising opportunities based on store architecture, inventory, selldown, and unique floorplans. Make adjustments to maintain strategies and create inspiring presentations.
• Support the store team during major gameplan sets by understanding merchandising strategies and ensuring game plan integrity. Collaborate with the team on new merchandising opportunities as products arrive. Re-merchandise products to maximize sales, reacting to trends, weather, and inventory levels.
• Maintain and present visual displays compellingly and in accordance with company directives. Oversee daily standards for mannequins, forms, displays, and strikepoints. Focus on head-to-toe merchandising, outfitting, accessorizing, and promoting trends to build the basket. Demonstrate a strong understanding of current trends and styles reflected through merchandising. Utilize best practices to maximize space and inventory variability.
• Partner with the Field Visual Merchandiser and provide feedback on store, merchandising, in-store displays, product, and inventory best practices.
• Conduct weekly store tours with the Store Manager and ASM Apparel, focusing on visual priorities. Participate in conference calls with the Field Visual Merchandiser regarding visual priorities and initiatives.
• Evaluate store KPIs and make commercial decisions and recommendations based on sound financial judgment to drive sales, margin, and inventory turns.
• Engage in behaviors aligned with the company's customer service standards to provide all athletes with an outstanding store experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Business Management, Retail Management, or Visual Merchandising.
• 1-3 years of experience in Visual Merchandising, preferably in softlines.
• Understanding of customer and retail merchandising strategies.
• Strong problem-solving skills based on analytics.
• Ability to be flexible, prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Strong conflict management and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of customer service principles.

Note: Based on the location of the House of Sport, relevant state-mandated clearances may be required to supervise minors.