OVERVIEW

The Visual Merchandiser Team Lead position is a combination of a management and visual merchandising team member. She/he will be primarily responsible for hands-on training of all store associates regarding the effective display of merchandise within the store, in order to increase our sales potential and maximize sales. The categories include footwear, apparel, accessories, marketing initiatives and overall aesthetics of the store.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Train store staff visual merchandising principles and standards set forth by the Company
• Enforce all visual merchandising guidelines and standards for footwear, apparel, and accessories within the retail space
• Develop partnerships with store management team and identify any merchandise selection, allocation, pricing, and assortment issues
• Train and continually coach store associates best visual merchandising practices for all three categories: Footwear, apparel, and accessories
• Execute and manage all in-store marketing initiatives and events
• Coach management team on identifying opportunities to maximize merchandising space within the store
• Train and work closely with store staff
• Maintain a pleasing, clean store environment and the integrity of the WSS brand
• Reporting: create store visit reports, capture “before” and “after” photos of visual presentations and report on any missed opportunities

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to:

• This position involves constant moving, talking, reaching, grabbing, and standing for at least two consecutive hours. May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders. Involves lifting at least 50 lbs.
• Stand or walk at least 8 (eight) hours in each day
• Lift up to 50 lbs. from ground level to above shoulders repeatedly over the course of the shift
• Climb a step stool or ladder

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Preferably bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business

• Detail-oriented
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Effective communicator (both verbally and written)
• Ability to multi-task
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, effectively maneuver around sales floor and stockroom, repetitive bending, prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, squatting, and climbing.
• Understands and respects the WSS culture and brand identity

Travel

• Based out of home store.
• Required to travel 1-2 days out of the week to assigned locations

Required Education/ Experience

• Must be 18 years or older
• High School or GED equivalent
• Previous retail, hospitality, or customer service experience a plus

About WSS

WSS is the premier footwear retailer in the U.S. doing business in neighborhood-based stores. Consumers trust WSS for the best brands, greatest values and largest selection of athletic, dress, fashion and casual footwear for the entire family. Our large store format enables us to showcase thousands of styles from top name brands like Nike, Jordan, Vans, Converse, Adidas, Puma, Skechers, etc. In addition, WSS carries high quality private brands augmenting the breadth of selection to deliver amazing value to our customers.

WSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Train store staff visual merchandising principles and standards set forth by the Company
• Enforce all visual merchandising guidelines and standards for footwear, apparel, and accessories within the retail space
• Develop partnerships with store management team and identify any merchandise selection, allocation, pricing, and assortment issues
• Train and continually coach store associates best visual merchandising practices for all three categories: Footwear, apparel, and accessories
• Execute and manage all in-store marketing initiatives and events
• Coach management team on identifying opportunities to maximize merchandising space within the store
• Train and work closely with store staff
• Maintain a pleasing, clean store environment and the integrity of the WSS brand
• Reporting: create store visit reports, capture “before” and “after” photos of visual presentations and report on any missed opportunities

OVERVIEW

The Visual Merchandiser Team Lead position is a combination of a management and visual merchandising team member. She/he will be primarily responsible for hands-on training of all store associates regarding the effective display of merchandise within the store, in order to increase our sales potential and maximize sales. The categories include footwear, apparel, accessories, marketing initiatives and overall aesthetics of the store.