Visual Merchandiser

Roundel; Watsonville (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discount

Short term disability

Long term disability

Paid sick leave

Paid national holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Target is seeking a visually focused Visual Merchandiser in Watsonville, CA to elevate guest experience through elevated merchandising and strategic display planning. You will map and block fixtures, lead ISM elements, and train teammates in best-practice visual standards to drive sales and guest engagement.

Ideal candidates bring 1–2 years of merchandising experience, strong trend awareness, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of visual merchandising experience.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Business acumen and creativity to inspire guests and drive sales.
• Strong understanding of trends reflective of the brand.
• Lead and influence store teams to follow processes that support visual merchandising.
• Ability to operate handheld scanners and related tech.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily/weekly visual workload with guidance to include sales goals and promotions.
• Execute weekly visual assessments with leaders to improve store display and guest experience.
• Ensure visual standards across the store align with the merchandising strategy.
• Support and implement the Visual Merchandising strategy and ISM across store areas.
• Maintain organization of backroom space and updating signing tools.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Teamwork

Communication

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WAV

Pallet jack

Job description

The starting pay range for this position per hour is $25.00 - $27.00. The full pay range for this position per hour is $25.00 - $42.50 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications.

In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family.

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 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

As a Visual Merchandiser, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:

• 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

• 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 equivalent
• At least 1 to 2 years of visual merchandising experience
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Business acumen (i.e. knowledge of margin, profitability, etc.) and creativity to inspire guests and drive sales
• Strong understanding of trend and style that is reflective of our brand
• Lead and influence store teams to follow processes that support visual merchandising
• Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed.
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members
• Effective communication skills
• Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes

We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect:

• Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
• Operate Work Assist Vehicle (WAV) and pallet jack
• Interpret instructions, reports and information
• Accurately handle cash register operations as needed
• Climb up and down ladders as needed
• Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise and fixtures up to 44 pounds without additional assistance from others
• Flexible work schedule. (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays); reliable and prompt attendance necessary
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary).

Target will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver.

Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support.

Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop.

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Our Benefits

We care about and invest in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family.

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.