Visual Merchandiser
Company: Target
Location: Omaha
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:
ALL ABOUT TARGET
As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members
worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading
retailers.
Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families
discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is
woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively
live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop
talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target
team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we
value, and how we work. It's how we care, grow, and win
together.
ALL ABOUT VISUAL MERCHANDISING
The Visual Merchandiser supports a great guest experience by
ensuring that visual moments are set and maintained to the Visual
Merchandising Guide (VMG) direction and inspirational for the guest
to drive sales. They are experts in visual standards, which
includes specific merchandising techniques, fixture blocking,
lighting and the implementation of all In Store Marketing (ISM)
elements such as mannequins, navigational signs and all Coordinated
Store Environment (CSE) signs that support events, seasons,
holidays and in store promotions.
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:
Knowledge of retail business fundamentals including: department
sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns,
pricing and promotions strategies
Skills in planning department(s) daily/weekly workload to support
business priorities and deliver on sales goals
Experience influencing a team of hourly team members to improve
their visual merchandising acumen and skills
Experience in 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:
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and
proactively managing bias
Create a welcoming experience by authentically greeting all
guests
Observe to quickly understand whether a guest needs assistance or
wants to interact. Engage with guests in a genuine way, which
includes asking questions to better understand their specific
needs
Be knowledgeable about the tools, products, and services available
in the total store, and specific to your area, to solve issues for
the guest and improve their experience
Thank the guest in a genuine way and let them know we're happy they
chose to shop at Target.
Influence a store team of leaders, Style Consultants and General
Merchandise (GM) experts to be knowledgeable about visual
merchandising and visual standards
Understand sales goals, plan and execute daily/weekly workload to
deliver on visual merchandising, department and store sales goals,
guest engagement; including: merchandising, transitions, events and
promotions
Lead the execution of the company Visual Merchandising strategy,
visual standards and non-pogged In Store Marketing (ISM)
implementation across all pertinent areas of the store
Partner with store leaders to plan, support and validate the
execution of all Visual Merchandising Guides (VMG) sets in the
store
Support the execution of Visual Merchandising Guides (VMG) Support
changes to product assortment and keep the area inspiring to guests
all year round by remerchandising new product and maintaining a
brand space following new sets
Assess store visual standards to help elevate visual presentations
in A&A, Home, Company Space, LTOs and Brand Launches
Partner to maintain visual integrity by remerchandising in-store
visual moments
Solve merchandising issues and adjust sets to create and maintain
inspiring presentations
Support team onboarding, continuous learning and help close
knowledge and skill gaps through training, influencing and hands on
experiences
Inspire guests to discover solutions through compelling visual
merchandising in all categories
Leverage daily interactions and huddles to teach visual priorities
to Style Consultants and General Merchandise Experts about visual
priorities and creating visual moments to support building the
basket for each guest
Teach and influence A&A clearance guiding principles
Organize and set all non-planogram ISM elements throughout the
store
Maintain backroom ISM space organized and up to date with current
signing tools and signing fixtures
Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of
the guest
Work a schedule that aligns to guest and business needs (this
includes early morning, evening, overnight shifts and weekends)
Always demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and
compliance
Work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others;
identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and
best practices.
All other duties based on business needs
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We might be a great match if:
You are someone who gets inspired by new style trends,
differentiating visual merchandising presentations and enjoy
teaching and influencing a team to drive results through visual
standards
You are the go-to friend for fashion advice for events or everyday
looks, or if your friends lean on you to help inspire them with
decorating their home because you have amazing taste in d--cor and
understand the difference between a modern, traditional and
eclectic style
Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited---. We
work efficiently and as a team to deliver for our guests
Providing service to our guests that makes them say I LOVE TARGET!
excites you---. That's why we love working at Target
Stocking, setting and selling Target products sounds like your
thing--- That's the core of what we do
You aren't looking for Monday thru Friday job where you are at a
computer all day--- We are busy all day (especially on the
weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired
and rewarded
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. 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
Learn and adapt to current technology needs
Work independently and as part of a team
Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
Welcoming and helpful attitude
Effective communication skills
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 WAVE and pallet jack
Interpret instructions, reports and information
Accurately handle cash register operations
Climb up and down ladders
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 40
pounds
Flexible work schedule and regular attendance necessary
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified
sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the
application process upon your request as required to comply with
applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in
this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or
Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at
1-800-440-0680 for additional information.
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