Visual Merchandiser Lead Full-Time

E&H Hardware Group, LLC; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

E&H Hardware Group, LLC seeks a Visual Merchandiser Lead to craft inviting gift displays in The Nook and align merchandising with store strategy. You will collaborate with store teams, buyers and category managers to reflect local preferences, seasonal trends, and drive sales while maintaining brand standards.

This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently to execute merchandising plans across the store footprint.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a visual merchandiser.
• Experience with merchandising planning, presentation, and space planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Define, design, and implement appealing visual displays in The Nook and other gift areas.
• Regularly update displays to reflect seasonal themes.
• Ensure merchandise is stocked, fronted, faced, and dusted.
• Collaborate with gift department buyers and category managers to tailor assortments to local preferences.
• Execute monthly hardware endcaps and promotional signage per planograms.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Position Summary

The Visual Merchandiser Lead plays a vital role in creating a friendly and inspiring shopping experience that aligns with E&H Hardware Group's mission. This position is responsible for executing in-store merchandising strategies, with a primary focus on the gift department, “The Nook.” The Visual Merchandiser Lead will design, implement, and maintain eye‑catching displays that enhance the customer journey and contribute to overall store sales. This role requires collaboration with store teams, buyers, and category managers to ensure the store reflects local customer preferences and seasonal trends.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

Gift Department Visual Merchandising

• Define, design, and implement appealing visual displays that guide customers through the shopping journey in E&H’s gift department concept, “The Nook.”
• Regularly update displays to promote new products and reflect seasonal themes, keeping a sense of discovery alive.
• Ensure merchandise is fully stocked, fronted, faced, and dusted.
• Collaborate with the gift department buyer and category manager to maintain a well‑stocked department with core and seasonal goods tailored to local customer preferences.
• Update and maintain promotional materials as needed.

Hardware Store Visual Merchandising

• Execute monthly hardware endcaps according to pre‑defined plan‑ograms, including promotional signage and pricing.
• Ensure execution of monthly promotional store signage and other merchandising programs as assigned.
• Assist store teams with strategic placement and merchandising of general floor displays, shippers, clip strips, and other promotional programs.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Proven work experience as a visual merchandiser.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of merchandising planning, presentation, and space planning.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills to maintain clean and organized backstock.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision and maintain a balanced schedule.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with customers, employees, and store teams.
• Ability to cross‑collaborate effectively with managers to drive sales.

Additional Requirements

• Continued consideration for this role is subject to a satisfactory background check.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. to move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures throughout the store.