What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dedicated Store Visual Merchandiser - House of Sport position at Mediabistro?
House of Sport
by DICK'S Sporting Goods is more than just a store. It is a destination, an experience, a place where athletes can experiment and play. A retail store devoted to sport where our community can gather and be inspired. We are fundamentally changing retail by elevating these experiences, delivering first in class service, obsessing over our athletes, inspiring our teammates, and challenging retail norms.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping athletes to achieve their dreams.
If you are ready to obsess over the athlete and make a difference in your community, apply to join our team today!Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesPromotes visual merchandising excellence in assigned store location through understanding of brand strategies, gameplan integrity and thoughtful merchandising. Solves merchandising opportunities based on architecture, inventory, selldown and individual store unique floorplan. Makes adjustments needed to maintain strategies, and create inspiring presentations.
Supports store team with major gameplan sets by understanding merchandising strategies and ensure game plan integrity. Partners with store team on solving new merchandising opportunities as product arrives. Remerchandises product to maximize sales and reacts to trends, weather and inventory levels.
Maintains and presents visual displays in a compelling and exciting manner in accordance with company directives. Oversee and maintain daily standards of all mannequins, forms, displays and strikepoints. Focusing on Head-To-Toe merchandising, outfitting, accessorizing, newness and trend, to promote and build the basket. Has a strong understanding of trend and style that is reflective through merchandising. Utilizes merchandising best practices to maximize space and inventory variability.Partners with Field Visual Merchandiser and provides feedback relevant on store, merchandising, In-store displays, product and inventory best practices.
Conduct weekly store tours with Store Manager and ASM Apparel focused on visual priorities for the week / month. Participates in conference calls with Field Visual Merchandiser on visual priorities and initiatives.
Evaluates and understands store KPIs to make commercial decisions and recommendations based on sound financial judgment in order to drive sales, margin and turns.
Engage in behaviors that are in line with Company’s customer service standards, thus providing all athletes with an outstanding store experience.
QualificationsAssociate's Degree in Business Management, Retail Management, or Visual Merchandising1-3 years experience in Visual Merchandising (preferably in softlines)A demonstrated understanding of customer and retail merchandising strategiesStrong problem solving skills based on analyticsAbility to be flexible and prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines and working independentlyAbility to demonstrate strong conflict management skills and negotiate to resolutionKnowledge of customer service principles
Based on the location of the House of Sport, you may be required to submit relevant state mandated clearances to supervise minors.
