Retail Visual Merchandising Specialist 01D25

We are seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented Retail Visual Merchandising Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing merchandising strategies that enhance the customer experience and drive sales. Your creative flair and attention to detail will be essential in ensuring that the visual standards are maintained across all our retail locations. You will collaborate closely with the marketing and sales teams to ensure that all displays are aligned with current marketing campaigns and product strategies. As a Retail Visual Merchandising Specialist, your role is crucial in setting the visual tone of our retail spaces, making them inviting and compelling, and helping customers engage with our products effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative and eye-catching visual displays that attract and retain customer attention.
• Implement merchandising plans to ensure visual consistency across all retail locations.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align visual strategies with marketing objectives.
• Optimize store layouts based on seasonal trends and sales data analysis.
• Train retail staff on merchandising standards and display techniques.
• Regularly update displays to reflect inventory changes and new product launches.
• Monitor competitor visual merchandising strategies to stay ahead in the market.
• Ensure all displays adhere to safety standards and comply with brand guidelines.
• Manage the visual merchandising budget to maximize resource effectiveness and efficiency.
• Conduct regular store visits to assess merchandising execution and provide feedback.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with vendors and suppliers for merchandising materials.
• Coordinate with the sales team to achieve sales goals through strategic visual placements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in visual merchandising within a retail environment.
• Strong visual design skills with an eye for color and detail.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Flexibility to travel and work non-traditional hours as required.