VISUAL MERCHANDISING SPECIALIST

Micro Center is the nation’s leading computer and electronic device big-box retailer. Our technology superstore offers an industry-leading selection of 40,000+ premier computer products and the most knowledgeable staff in the business. We are passionate about customer service and developing long-term customer relationships.

About the role

We are seeking a self-motivated, results-oriented Visual Merchandising Specialist to execute our Visual Merchandising strategy and standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute the company's Visual Merchandising strategy and standards as defined in the Visual Merchandising & Displays guide for all vendor-sponsored displays.
• Implement and ensure ongoing changes monthly and quarterly in the Visual Merchandising & Displays guide.
• Utilize creativity to create a welcoming visual merchandising environment for customers.
• Understand sales goals, plan and execute daily/weekly workload, and contribute to the attainment of sales and ASP goals.
• Provide a setting conducive to meeting customer needs and achieving sales goals.
• Partner with store leadership and corporate to plan, support, and validate the execution of all displays and vendor-paid visuals.
• Teach and influence store sales associates to ensure proper restocking throughout business days.
• Conduct periodic physical inventories of displays.
• Participate in ongoing store sales training and leadership meetings.
• Train and influence a store team of leaders to be knowledgeable about Micro Center visual merchandising and visual standards.
• Support team onboarding, continuous learning, and help close knowledge and skill gaps through training and hands-on experiences.
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.
• Perform all other duties based on business needs.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of the consumer and how visual merchandising supports an exceptional customer experience and drives business.
• Skilled at executing visual merchandising and displays in endcaps and various spaces.
• Proactive problem solver with the ability to assess and resolve issues.
• Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships and communications cross-functionally across store teams, management, sales, inventory specialists, corporate management, and vendors.
• Exceptional written, verbal, visual communication, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and energetic.
• Ability to lead and influence store teams to follow processes that support visual merchandising.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage job workload and prioritize tasks independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred and 2+ years related management or supervisory experience in retail visual merchandising, retail operations, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in one-on-one, small, or large group settings.
• Ability to interpret business periodicals such as the Visual Merchandising and Displays handbook.
• Business acumen and creative ability to inspire customers and drive unit sales and ASP.
• Ability to balance creativity with business needs.
• Ability to calculate figures such as sales (increases, decreases), margin proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.
• Physical ability to stand at least eight hours per day, frequently walk, stoop or kneel, and occasionally climb stairs or ladders.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility in work schedule may be required based on store operating hours.
• Occasional travel to other stores may be required.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and other common business software.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for regular full-time associates.
• Employee Discount, including a Friends & Family Discount Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement & Education Discounts.
• Paid Time Off for regular associates.
• 401K Plan with Company Match.
• Esteemed Vendor & Company Job Training.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.