Visual Specialist
The Container Store · Palo Alto, CA · 1 mo ago
Purchasing$25.5/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Schedules for this full-time role includes daytime, evenings, weekends and early mornings totaling 38-40 hours a week.
- Leads and executes consistent daily product maintenance routines in the store.
- Directs, leads and executes the setup of campaigns in support of all marketing initiatives and product presentation according to Merchandising Department direction.
- Executes all new product introductions from a visual presentation perspective and ensures that they are placed per direction in a timely manner.
- Leads the P.A.C.E program for processing merchandise (late evenings and early mornings) according to guidelines including overseeing how products are received on a truck, processed and merchandised.
- Partners with the Operations Manager and Inventory Specialists to maintain and educate the staff on stockroom organization.
- Trains all staff members on the guidelines for and importance of daily routine maintenance, merchandising guidelines and merchandise processing.
- Ensures visual presentation in the store is reflective of our brand which includes straightening, down stocking, signage accuracy, prop samples and dusting/cleaning.
- Remains informed and involved in all areas of visual presentation (maintenance, merchandise processing and merchandising) through daily communication with all specialists working in the store.
- Actively works to improve product knowledge and shares information with customers and the store team.
- Provides regular feedback to the General Manager and Store Managers specifically related to training, follow up and coaching opportunities during a daily touch base meeting.
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of and actively supports inventory accuracy.
- Checks email at least two times per shift and ensures staff is also committed to timely communication.
- Drives initiatives, motivates and inspires enthusiastic and productive behavior, with the goal of providing exceptional service to our customers and meeting or exceeding company goals and objectives.
- Engages with customers to solve their organizational challenges.
Qualifications
- College degree preferred
- 2-5 years merchandising experience preferred
- Strong computer skills
- Understands retail is an ever-changing industry and requires flexibility in scheduling
- Must be at least 18 years of age