Full-Time Visual Store Merchandising Lead

Kohl's; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & parental leave

Medical/dental/vision

401k

Life insurance

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Kohl’s in Minnesota is seeking a Visual Merchandising Lead to support store leadership in visual planning and execution, creating moments through storytelling that drive sales and elevate the customer experience.

You will implement corporate visual standards, refresh merchandise sets based on availability, oversee installations, train new associates, and partner with the District Visual Lead to align with company strategies while maintaining sharp, inviting presentations and proper signing.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Limited travel to support new store openings.
• Flexible availability including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Retail or service industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support store leadership in visual and merchandising planning and execution
• Implement visual presentation per corporate standards
• Update merchandise sets based on product availability and sell through
• Elevate visual and merchandise presentations in all store areas
• Oversee installation, timing, removal of visual initiatives with leadership
• Conduct store walks focusing on merchandise and visual priorities
• Partner with District Visual Lead to align with company strategies
• Follow product protection guidelines to minimize shortage
• Assist with onboarding and training new associates
• Acknowledge and assist customers delivering a friendly experience

Skills

Visual merchandising

Customer service

Communication skills

Job description

About The Role

As Visual Merchandising Lead you will support, guide and execute visual merchandising and operational processes effectively and efficiently. You will drive sales by creating moments through visual storytelling and merchandising execution that support an enhanced customer experience.

What You’ll Do

• Support store leadership in visual and merchandising planning and execution
• Implement all aspects of visual presentation consistently according to corporate standards and resources
• Update merchandise sets based on product availability and sell through to maintain inspiring presentations
• Elevate visual and merchandise presentations in all areas of the store
• Maintain proper care of all visual components in a neat, clean and organized work and storage area
• Oversee installation, timing, removal or disposal of visual and merchandising initiatives and capital projects in partnership with store leadership
• Conduct regular store walks with store leadership focusing on merchandise and visual priorities
• Partner with the District Visual Lead to provide feedback and understand company strategies
• Follow product protection guidelines to minimize shortage
• Assist with onboarding and training new associates
• Acknowledge and assist customers in all areas of the store delivering a friendly and easy experience

All Lead Roles At Kohl’s Are Responsible For

• Acting with integrity, honesty and fostering teamwork in an engaged and inclusive culture
• Exercising good judgment and discernment when making decisions; taking appropriate partners as needed
• Demonstrating a customer service mindset, including customer service philosophies, anticipating customer needs and satisfactorily resolving issues
• Leading by example by personally meeting or exceeding individual goals (e.g., productivity, credit, loyalty)
• Delivering strong operational standards, shortage mitigation, and merchandising presentation to include accurate pricing and proper signing
• Accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
• Training, monitoring and reinforcing company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
• Maintaining adherence to company safety policies for the safety of all associates and customers
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Required

Must be at least 18 years of age or older

Limited travel to support new store openings

Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills

Flexible availability, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred

• Retail or service industry experience

Pay Range: $16.65 - $26.15

Kohl’s offers a variety of benefits to associates depending on full-time/part-time status and work hours, including: WORK LIFE BALANCE (PTO, Vacation Buy Program, Parental Leave), HEALTH & WELLNESS (Medical, Dental, Vision and other short and long term disability programs, Emergency health and wellness programs such as Accident Protection Plans, Critical Illness Plans and more), SAVINGS & RETIREMENT BENEFITS (401k, Flexible Spending Accounts and associate discount programs with Kohl’s partners), INSURANCE PROGRAMS (Life Insurance for you, your family or your pet, as well as other protection programs), and LIFE EVENTS (Legal and adoption assistance benefits).