Area Visual Merchandiser

Summary

The Area Visual Merchandiser is responsible for executing, maintaining, and elevating in-store visual merchandising standards across an assigned portfolio of stores, with a strong focus on Hibbett community clusters and key Nike market locations. This role partners closely with third‑party vendors, internal visual teams, and store operations to ensure consistent, high‑quality visual presentation aligned with brand and partner standards.

• Execute and maintain all corporate and brand‑specific visual merchandising standards across an assigned portfolio of 15–18 stores, ensuring consistent and compliant presentation.
• Support visual execution within Hibbett community clusters and key Nike market travel locations, prioritizing stores based on brand presence, volume, and strategic importance.
• Oversee the installation, upkeep, and enhancement of Nike visual elements, including fixtures, glorifiers, graphics, marketing materials, and branded storytelling components.
• Execute Nike‑driven initiatives, seasonal updates, and retail elevation tests within assigned stores, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to test guidelines.
• Partner with third‑party vendors to coordinate visual upgrades, installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting, ensuring work meets brand and operational standards.
• Conduct routine store visits 1–2 times per month per location, based on community cluster size and store radius, to assess visual presentation, identify opportunities, and address execution gaps.
• Provide clear, actionable feedback to store teams and internal partners regarding visual standards, opportunities for improvement, and best practices.
• Collaborate with store operations, regional visual partners, and cross‑functional teams to support remodels, refreshes, and special projects impacting visual presentation.
• Document store visit findings, completed initiatives, and outstanding issues, and communicate updates consistently to the Team Lead, Regional Visual Merchandiser.
• Support promotional setups and seasonal transitions to ensure visually compelling execution that aligns with marketing direction and enhances the customer experience.
• Maintain awareness of fixture, graphic, and visual asset conditions and communicate needs or risks to appropriate internal teams for resolution.

• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising, Retail Merchandising, or a related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in field‑based visual merchandising or retail presentation, preferably in a multi‑store environment.
• Strong understanding of visual merchandising principles and brand execution, with experience supporting major athletic or lifestyle brands preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to execute visual standards consistently across multiple store locations.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage travel, store priorities, and multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner cross‑functionally and work collaboratively with third‑party vendors.
• Detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to adapt execution based on store‑specific layouts and conditions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with visual reporting tools and systems is a plus.
• Willingness to travel extensively (up to 60%), with flexibility for early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required.

HB: 00015 Store Support Center

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Hibbett Retail, Inc.