Senior Visual Merchandiser (North Philadelphia)

R555US DTLR, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DTLR, Inc. is seeking a Field Senior Visual Merchandiser (North Philadelphia) to lead store-wide merchandising and maintain brand standards across multiple markets.

The role requires frequent travel and ongoing training of store teams to ensure exceptional window and in-store displays that drive customer engagement and sales. You will collaborate with the Regional VM Manager, coordinate fixtures, lighting, signage, and pricing concepts, and support new store openings and remodels while ensuring

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Retail experience required
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain compelling store merchandising across multiple markets to enhance customer experience and drive sales.
• Analyze historical sales to influence merchandising strategies during key periods.
• Conduct daily store walkthroughs via Workforce Experience app to uphold visual standards.
• Submit daily before/after photos in the app for review by Regional Visual Merchandising Manager.
• Re-merchandise apparel/footwear, window displays, in-store layouts, and POS to maximize sell-through.
• Coordinate with Regional VM Manager on fixtures, lighting, signage, pricing concepts and campaigns.
• Implement company visual directives across stores and vendor compliance.
• Communicate visual merchandising outcomes and opportunities to store and district managers.
• Provide daily, concise follow-through on all merchandising areas via email.
• Provide in-the-moment training to motivate store teams on standards.
• Lead support for new store openings and remodels.

Skills

Merchandising

Communication

Organization

Analytical thinking

Project management

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Come work for us! We are looking for dedicated employees to join our team to help our customers have the best experience possible every time they enter a DTLR store. Our employees are key to our success. The Field Senior Visual Merchandiser (North Philadelphia) is responsible for the overall merchandise presentation in multiple markets. You will travel frequently throughout assigned markets and conduct store visits to guarantee an exemplary presentation of all brands and ensure store teams are well-trained in maintaining DTLR Visual Merchandising standards. The role of Senior Visual Merchandiser is fast paced and requires frequent travel. It is necessary to have a strong passion for merchandising standards with a keen understanding of the DTLR brand to create extraordinary window and in-store displays to enhance customer experience and increase sales.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for multiple markets to create and maintain a compelling merchandise presentation that will engage customer experience and stimulate sales activity.
• Analyze historical sales performance and use to influence merchandising strategies for anniversary time periods.
• Complete daily walkthroughs at store using Workforce Experience app to ensure visual merchandising is kept to the highest standards.
• Submit daily photo postings in Workforce Experience app to show before and after work to be reviewed by Regional Visual Merchandising Manager
• Re-merchandise apparel and footwear setups, window presentations, in-store displays and point of sale area to maximize product sell through.
• Coordinate with Regional Visual Merchandising Manager in determining specific visual needs such as fixtures, lighting, photos, signage, and pricing concepts, point of sale, and execution of critical marketing campaigns.
• Implement the company’s visual merchandising directives throughout the stores, but not limited to specialty concept with specific vendor compliance.
• Communicate with Store Managers and District Managers regarding each store visual merchandising successes and opportunities.
• Must provide daily and concise follow-through on all areas of merchandising via email.
• Must provide in the moment training to motivate and coach store teams about visual merchandising standards and maintenance.
• Lead and support visual merchandising aspects of new store openings/store remodels.
• May act as a lead or point-of-contact upon request from higher-level management.
• Understands merchandise flow standards; backroom organization and how it effects floor set execution, replenishment and recovery and the overall in-store brand experience.
• Partner with the Buying Teamto understand key merchandising strategies and communicate inventory levels or issues.
• Partner with RVMs, RMs and DMs in holding store team accountable for the visual maintenance of the store and assist with executing visual directives.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• 2 to 3 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Retail experience required
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires a solid knowledge of business and an excellent command of the English language to effectively communicate verbal and/or written form with management, associates and customers.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Must demonstrate an ability to think strategically, plan and organize effectively with strong attention to detail with emphasis on visual merchandising.
• Must be able to maintain an exemplary degree of professionalism in all situations.
• Requires a proficient analytical ability to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various administrative problems, and prioritize work.
• Results driven with demonstrated critical and creative thinking skills. Project management, timemanagement, analytical and superior organizational skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and independent judgment with the ability to use compassion and diplomacy.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, multi-task, set priorities effectively and efficiently to proactively respond to changing demands, from multiple sources.
• The ability to execute directives with precision and consistency.
• Reliable transportation and valid insurance is a must.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk; or hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required stand/walk for extended periods.
• The employee must be comfortable with climbing ladders.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.
• Travel is required via car, plane, or train.
• The employee must have the ability to work flexible hours and extended hours at times.
• The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

DTLR, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

DTLR, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

DTLR is one of the country’s most successful lifestyle retailers with over 400 stores in 26 states. In fusing together our passion for fashion, entertainment, sports and community empowerment, there is no doubt we run the streets. We employ more than 5,000 amazing people who are experts in style and passionate about everything sneaker culture.