Visual Merch Lead: Train & Elevate Displays (Travel)

WSS; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

WSS is seeking a Visual Merchandiser Team Lead in California to blend management with hands-on visual merchandising. You will train store staff on effective displays, enforce guidelines across footwear, apparel, and accessories, and work with store management to address merchandising challenges.

The role requires 18+ with High School and experience in retail or customer service. Expect travel 1–2 days weekly to assigned locations, and a focus on maintaining a strong brand presence and store

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• High School or GED equivalent
• Previous retail, hospitality, or customer service experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Train store staff visual merchandising principles and standards set forth by the Company
• Enforce all visual merchandising guidelines and standards for footwear, apparel, and accessories within the retail space
• Develop partnerships with store management team and identify any merchandise selection, allocation, pricing, and assortment issues
• Train and continually coach store associates best visual merchandising practices for all three categories: Footwear, apparel, and accessories
• Execute and manage all in-store marketing initiatives and events
• Coach management team on identifying opportunities to maximize merchandising space within the store
• Train and work closely with store staff
• Maintain a pleasing, clean store environment and the integrity of the WSS brand
• Reporting: create store visit reports, capture “before” and “after” photos of visual presentations and report on any missed opportunities

Skills

Manage Others

Education

High school

Job description

WSS is seeking a Visual Merchandiser Team Lead in California to blend management with hands-on visual merchandising. You will train store staff on effective displays, enforce guidelines across footwear, apparel, and accessories, and work with store management to address merchandising challenges.

The role requires 18+ with High School and experience in retail or customer service. Expect travel 1–2 days weekly to assigned locations, and a focus on maintaining a strong brand presence and store