Visual Merchandising Lead Job Description
Job Summary :
The Visual Merchandising Lead is pivotal in creating a captivating and immersive consumer shopping experience. They ensure a seamless and cohesive in-store experience that involves strategic placement of merchandise, optimizing traffic flow, and creating zones that cater to different consumer preferences. The overall responsibility includes :
- Business Results; lead all in store visual execution; manage and ensure smooth day-to-day replenishment and remerchandising as necessary, strong attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure the store is visually ready for business each day.
- Consumer experience; effective communication skills with cross-functional partners and internal store team
- Accountable; holds self-accountable to all Lucchese standards of performance, evaluates merchandising performance and identifies opportunities to adjust
- Ambassador; embodies the brand and the heritage that has made Lucchese the pinnacle brand in the West, upholds Lucchese expectations for quality store experiences for internal consumers
- Leadership : role-model and teach our Lucchese values : Steward Responsibly, Serve Humbly, Share Openly, Celebrate Excellence, and Captivate Elegantly.
Scope of job :
The Visual Merchandising Lead will execute all in store merchandising displays to enable the front of house and sales team deliver exceptional experiences by always making sure the store is set up for success and visually appealing. In this role, you will ensure the store is merchandised to brand standards, product is organized, tagged, and all current product is represented on the floor.
Duties / Responsibilities :
Execute all visual directives by the deadline, submit photos, and adjust accordinglyTrain and develop store team to help support and maintain visual standardsCommunicate with store, product, and executive team as neededEnsure all current merchandise is represented on the sales floorAccurately receive and tag retail goods upon arrivalAttend monthly visual conference callsSupport any private or public in store eventsStay current with retail trends and competitors in the marketplaceUtilize an in-depth understanding of the consumer to merchandise and make substitutions when necessaryAnalyze sales data to understand performance of displays and adjust strategies accordinglyEnsure stock room inventory and visual elements are organized and easily accessibleAccurately receive and tag retail goods upon arrival, following with proper placement on both sales floor and stock roomAssist and support the sales team during peak business by getting product quickly and efficiently to the sales team to provide a seamless experienceProactively plans for visual supply needs within budget parametersRequired Skills / Abilities :
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesAbility to communicate with GTM team, executive team, product and store teamsAbility to teach and develop store team's merchandising standardsExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal and internal customer service skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriateAbility to function well in a high-paced environmentOpen availability to work full-time, 5 days a week.Comfortable using an intricate point of sale and inventory systems.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related softwareEducation, Experience, and / or Certifications :
Minimum of High school diploma or equivalent.A Minimum of 1 years visual merchandising experience required.Physical Requirements :
Must be able to move with purpose and maneuver around the sales floor, small stockrooms, and office areas.Must be able to climb stairs and climb a ladder frequentlyMust be able to squat and bendMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequentlyProlonged periods of working on your feet, lifting, bending, and using Visual Merchandising elements.May require early morning or late evening scheduled shifts
