Visual Merchandiser

Target; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee discount

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Target is hiring a Visual Merchandiser in Minnesota to create and maintain compelling in-store visuals that align with brand standards. You will lead displays, map merchandising plans, and support ISM elements to drive guest engagement.

The role emphasizes high-energy interaction with guests, collaboration with team members, and a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. Training will help develop your skills in visual presentation and store standards.

Qualifications

• Guest service orientation and ability to assist guests
• Comfort with a fast-moving, physically demanding role
• Availability for nights, weekends and holidays as needed

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and assist with their needs.
• Maintain store visuals and signage according to Target standards.
• Collaborate with team to meet sales goals and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Participate in training to build merchandising skills and knowledge.

Skills

Guest service

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay

The starting pay range for this position per hour is $24.00 - $26.00. The full pay range for this position per hour is $24.00 - $40.80

Benefits

• Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.
• Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits .

ALL ABOUT TARGET

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

ALL ABOUT VISUAL MERCHANDISING

The Visual Merchandiser supports a great guest experience by ensuring that visual moments are set and maintained to the company guides and visual standards to drive sales and inspire guests. They are experts in visual presentation, which includes elevated merchandising techniques, mannequin styling, mapping and fixture blocking, and In Store Marketing (ISM) elements.

At Target, we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Visual Merchandiser can provide you with the skills and experiences of:

• Retail business fundamentals including department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing and promotions strategies
• Planning and communicating department(s) daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver on sales goals
• Training and developing team members to improve their visual merchandising acumen and skills
• Leading the strategy of visual merchandising and Visual Standards implementation

• Plan daily/weekly visual workload with leader guidance to include sales goals, events, and promotions.
• Execute weekly visual assessments and partner with leaders to improve store visual execution and guest experience.
• Assess and guide the execution of visual standards across the total store to help elevate visual presentations.
• Support the execution of the company Visual Merchandising strategy, visual standards and In-Store Marketing (ISM) across all pertinent areas of the store.
• Support and validate the execution of all visual presentations in the store in partnership with leaders.
• Set all overhead spotlights to highlight key merchandising presentations.
• With leader guidance, solve merchandising issues and adjust sets to create and maintain inspiring presentations.
• Leverage daily interactions and huddles to teach team visual standards, signing and affordability strategy, and how to create inspiring visual moments to support driving sales.
• Maintain organization of backroom space and keep up to date with current signing tools and signing fixtures. Set all non-planogram ISM elements throughout the store.
• Communicate and support team onboarding, continuous learning and help close knowledge and skill gaps through training, influencing and hands on experiences.
• Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse perspectives and approaches, being authentic and respectful, and creating equitable experiences.
• Always demonstrate ethical conduct, safety and compliance.
• Work in a safe manner at all times; comply with all safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct where possible.
• Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests as you are completing your daily tasks.
• When guests need assistance, engage with guests in a welcoming way, to help solve their specific needs.
• Thank guests and let them know we're happy they chose to shop at Target.
• All other duties based on business needs.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

This may be the right job for you if:

• You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests that shop our store and fellow team members you work with.
• You thrive in a fast-moving, highly active and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success.
• You are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and other peak shopping times).

The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Visual Merchandiser. But, there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:

• High school diploma or equival