Associate Visual Merchandiser - Hybrid

Overview

The Associate Visual Merchandiser is directly responsible for creating product planograms as well as conducting pre and post analysis for each planogram/store assignment to ensure it meets the benchmarking criteria. This position is located in our Livonia, MI headquarters and offers a hybrid environment working in office M-W and working remotely Th-F.

Responsibilities/Qualifications

The Associate Visual Merchandiser will:

• Design and execute all facets of planograms and monthly promotional display that implement the company’s strategies.
• Follow and maintain general space planning guidelines. This includes product placement and creating presentations that shows off the product and enhances the customer experience, while delivering sales and optimizing space.
• Analyze and measure success using sales and space productivity metrics to identify opportunities for further improvement of store layouts and planograms.
• Support and maintain two-way communications with the field and office regarding planogram effectiveness and opportunities. Use feedback to alter strategies as identified.
• Maintain space planning systems and the integrity of the data warehouse, system operations, file systems and processes, and provides source and library control of planograms under their responsibility.
• Support the marketing team with both new store and remodel aisle directories.
• Answer merchandising related service tickets in a timely manner while providing excellent customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

PAWsome Associate Visual Merchandiser candidates will have :

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field
• Minimum of 2 years experience in visual and planogram discipline within retail or related field
• 2+ years of experience using industry accepted space planning software (Blue Yonder (formerly JDA), Apollo, or other); certification desired
• Superior verbal and written communication skills enabling presentation of complex ideas in a clear manner
• Solid project management skills including timing and action planning, management against key milestones and scope creep
• Ability to quickly and efficiently analyze large amounts of information to drive actionable and relevant insights
• Capable of managing multiple complex projects and trouble shoot to deliver results
• Demonstrates strong problem solving, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
• Displays a strong detail-oriented approach to work
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office products – Powerpoint, Word, Excel