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Bass Pro Shops seeks a Visual Merchandising Specialist to support merchandise presentations, planogram integrity, and seasonal displays. You will work with Base Camp Visual Managers on in-store projects and assist with signage and display elements across all departments.
The role emphasizes teamwork, training of Outfitters, and contribution to major events and promotions while ensuring brand standards and efficient store merchandising execution.
The Visual Merchandising Specialist reports to Assistant General Manager, and assists store leadership with merchandise presentations, planogram integrity, visual & seasonal displays, and in-store signage. Will also work with the Base Camp Visual Managers on all aspects of visual in-store projects.
Partners with department Outfitters to ensure all customer facing merchandise and visual presentation standards are executed to the Base Camp provided Visual Merchandising Directives. The Visual Merchandising Specialist will ensure that overall company brand standards and maintained at the highest level. Assists with product related visual elements such as mannequin displays, bust forms, department visual scenes, endcap planogram execution integrity, seasonal retail events, promotional drive aisle monthly sets, and in-store signage compliance. This includes all departments: Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Marine, Watersports, Apparel, Gifts, Footwear, Rainwear, and Hunt Clothing. Will be a key team member in the planning and set-up of local events and major retail events such as Spring Fishing Classic, Spring Turkey Event, Get on the Water Event, Fall Hunting Classic, Flannel Fest, Go Outdoors, and Santa’s Wonderland. The Visual Merchandising Specialist will be a key liaison to the Base Camp Visual Merchandising Team regarding department layout validations and opportunities to improve and create efficiencies in store merchandising execution. Responsible for assembly of small-scale vendor provided displays when needed. Ensures daily that in-store displays are clean, signed, and set to brand standard. Will assist in training and education for department Outfitters regarding merchandising skills, VMD execution, navigating the Sharepoint communication portal. Must be comfortable using a computer & navigating the online communication portal. A basic working knowledge of Microsoft programs will be required. Must be able to work flexible hours and at times before and/or after business hours.
Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Years of experience: 2 years of visual merchandising retail experience. Including displays, shop layouts, visual props, and customer service.
Comfortable with using power tools. Understating of Microsoft PowerPoint. Background in hardlines and/or softlines visual merchandising.
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Regularly: Walking, standing, lifting up to 50 lbs. Occasionally: Computer Work Seldom/Never: Sitting
Performs tasks and duties under general supervision, using established procedures and innovation. Chooses from limited alternatives to resolve problems. Occasional independent judgment is required to complete work assignments. Often makes recommendations to work procedures, policies, and practices.
Starting Pay Rate: $19.00 - $21.75 Full Time
Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.
Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops joined forces with Cabela’s to create a “best-of-the-best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as “one of America’s Best Employers.”