Visual Merchandiser (Detroit)

DTLR, Inc; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

DTLR, Inc is seeking a Field Visual Merchandiser in Detroit to manage in-store displays and ensure compelling brand presentations. You will conduct regular store visits, train teams on merchandising standards, and coordinate with regional leaders for fixtures, lighting, and signage.

The role requires 1–2 years of related experience, retail experience, and a high school diploma or GED. Travel to multiple stores is expected, with a fast-paced environment and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Retail experience required.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain compelling merchandise presentations to engage customers and drive sales.
• Manage timelines for seasonal updates and ensure projects are delivered on time.
• Conduct daily store walkthroughs to maintain high visual merchandising standards.
• Submit daily photo postings to showcase before-and-after work for management review.
• Re-merchandise apparel and footwear setups, window displays and in-store promotions to maximize sell-through.
• Coordinate with Regional Visual Merchandising Manager on visual needs like fixtures, lighting, signage and pricing concepts.
• Implement merchandising directives across stores, including vendor-compliance concepts.
• Communicate visual merchandising successes and opportunities with Store and District Managers.
• Provide daily and concise follow-through on all merchandising activities via email.
• Provide in-the-moment training to motivate and coach store teams on standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Planning & organizing

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Analytical ability

Time management

Project management

Visual merchandising

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Workforce Experience app

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 Visual Merchandiser (Detroit)** is responsible for the overall merchandise presentation in stores. You will conduct daily 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 Visual Merchandiser is fast-paced and requires a strong passion for merchandising 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 creating and maintaining a compelling merchandise presentation that will engage customer experience and stimulate sales activity. • Drive all timelines and for retailer seasonal updates and ensure projects deliver on time. • 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 Manager and District Manager 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. • Partnering with the Buying Team to understand key merchandising strategies and communicate inventory levels or issues. • Partner with District Manager 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**• 1 to 2 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, time management, 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. **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.