Store Visual Associate - Full Time - Mt Pleasant

Belk; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Belk is seeking a Visual Associate to help create an inviting store environment by setting visual displays that align with brand standards and drive sales.

The role collaborates with operations, merchandising, and selling teams to elevate store presentations and maintain standards. This hourly position requires physical activity and a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Visual Merchandising.
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Comfortable using smartphones, tablets, and Windows systems.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ownership in achieving store objectives and daily priorities.
• Complete visual installations and floor setups following directives and planograms.
• Maintain in-store displays, signage, and lighting to elevate presentations.
• Organize and store visual collateral and related materials for efficiency.
• Replenish merchandise and verify signage placement to maintain standards.
• Stay informed of products, promotions, and events to support execution.
• Adapt to changing business needs and adjust tactics accordingly.
• Enhance customer experience by warmly assisting shoppers during peak times.
• Foster a positive store culture and teamwork while following safety procedures.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Customer Service

Communication

Technology Proficient

Physical Ability

Flexible Schedule

Ladder Climbing

Job description

The Visual Associate helps create an inviting store environment by setting visual displays and presentations that align with brand standards, engage customers, and drive sales. This role works collaboratively with operations, merchandising, and selling teams to ensure store presentations are elevated, tailored to the store’s unique needs, and standards are maintained. This is an hourly position.

What you will do

• Demonstrate ownership and initiative in achieving personal goals, store objectives, and daily priorities.

• Complete visual installations and floor setups timely and effectively, following visual merchandising directives, setup/take down dates, planograms, brand guidelines, and presentation standards.

• Execute daily store visual maintenance, displays, accent lighting adjustments, dressing of mannequins, and use of additional visual elements to elevate presentations.

• Organize and properly store visual collateral, signage, mannequins, hardware, tools, and other visual elements to promote efficiency.

• Maintain daily presentation standards by replenishing merchandise, verifying signage placement, supporting store recovery efforts, and ensuring cleanliness.

• Leverage training tools, use resources, and embrace feedback to build visual merchandising skills, boost product knowledge, and strengthen performance. Stay informed of products, promotions, policies, and special events to enhance execution.

• Demonstrate adaptability and respond to changing circumstances, adjusting tactics and shifting focus based on evolving business needs.

• Enhance in-store customer experience by warmly acknowledging and assisting customers, supporting the store during peak traffic and coverage periods, and completing other tasks as assigned.

• Contribute to a positive store culture by building connections with teammates, sharing knowledge, and celebrating individual and team achievements.

• Follow asset protection procedures, safety guidelines, and security protocols, supporting store shortage control, inventory accuracy and minimizing risk.

Skills and Abilities

• Dedication to customer service and a drive to achieve store objectives.

• Skills and experience to perform in the role and a commitment to continuously learn.

• Ability to use data and guidance to support timely and effective decisions.

• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and contribute to store success.

• Communicate with excellence.

• Comfortable with technology, including smart phones, tablet computers and Windows-based operating systems.

• 1+ years of experience in Visual Merchandising

• Ability to carry props, climb ladders, measure, and assemble visual elements/ hang signage at heights.

• Must bend, reach, stretch for product as well as lift, carry, and move at least 50 lbs.

• Available to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Ability to work with paint, climb ladders, carry props, and work with visual elements at heights.

The job posting highlights the most relevant / essential responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.