Visual Merchandising Specialist

MICRO CENTER is the nation’s leading computer and electronic device big box retailer! Our technology superstore has an industry-leading 40,000+ selection of premier computer products and the most knowledgeable staff in the business. Passion, Energy & Commitment describe life at Micro Center. We are passionate about customer service and developing long-term customer relationships. We are looking for those that are committed to these same values.

We are currently a seeking self-motivated, results oriented Visual Merchandising Specialist. It is Micro Center’s core promise to take care of our associates and customers which has led to our success over the last 40+ years!

As a Visual Merchandiser, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:

• Execute the company Visual Merchandising strategy and standards as defined in the Visual Merchandising & Displays guide sent by corporate for all vendor-sponsored displays. Execute and/or ensure ongoing changes monthly and quarterly in the Visual Merchandising & Displays guide
• Utilize creativity to create a welcoming visual merchandising environment to customers
• Understand sales goals, plan and execute daily/weekly workload and how visual merchandising contributes to the attainment of sales and ASP goals. Provide a setting conducive to meeting customer needs and wants to achieve those 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 the business days
• Conduct periodic physical inventories of displays
• Participate in on-going store sales training and leadership meetings, training as needed. Teach 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, influencing and hands-on experiences
• Always demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance
• All other duties based on business needs

The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Micro Center Visual Merchandising Specialist. But, there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:

• 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 larger or smaller spaces
• Pro-active problem solver, ability to assess and issue and see the issue through to resolution
• Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships and communications cross-functionally across a wide variety of team members throughout the store including management, sales, inventory specialists, corporate management, and vendors
• Exceptional written, verbal, visual communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivated, organized and energetic
• 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

We are an awesome place to work and care about our associates, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics we expect.

• 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 general business periodicals such as the Visual Merchandising and Displays handbook.
• Knowledge of 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 and amounts 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.
• Ability to stand at least eight hours per day. Ability to frequently walk, stoop or kneel and to 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 occasional ly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility in work schedule may be required on an as needed basis based on store operating hours
• Occasional travel to other stores required as needed
• Well-versed in all Microsoft Office applications and other common business software is required

• Flexible Scheduled & Excellent Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Coverage for Regular Full-Time Associates
• Employee Discount that…