Visual Merchandiser

Provides the ultimate guest in-store experience of the Tommy Bahama brand through excellent visual merchandising and presentation execution in order to drive sales and maximize profitability.   

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive branding and business objectives/sales through excellent execution of visual merchandising and presentation.
• Utilize all company tools, visual talent, and knowledge to plan, map, and execute monthly floorsets incorporating appropriate store specific adaptations as necessary.
• In partnership with Regional Visual Manager, identify store/market specific nuances.  Develop and implement brand appropriate solutions to address these unique needs.
• In partnership with store management, continually analyze and respond to business/selling trends, assortment needs, and guest feedback—proactively adapt merchandising and presentations as needed.
• Store expert for Tommy Bahama merchandising and presentation standards, and responsible for training store team members to help improve their skills.
• Ensure all signing and graphics are installed and maintained to company standards.
• Maintain two-way communication with appropriate partners regarding visual merchandising and store maintenance.
• Greet all guests with a genuine/authentic smile and personalized offer to help with their shopping needs when appropriate.
• Actively participate in store-related meetings, training sessions, and store visits.
• Receptive to feedback and coaching.
• Verify merchandise status with the Stock Coordinator and ensure the status coincides with merchandise placement plan.
• Reference, share, and apply product knowledge information on an ongoing basis.
• Personally support each season's trends and the brand's forward direction through uniforming and personal appearance as outlined in the company dress code policy.
• Maintain neat, orderly, and accessible, prop and sign storage areas.
• As requested, provide timely photos to Regional Visual Manager and corporate visual team documenting execution of a given project.  
• Provide ongoing written feedback to Regional Visual Manager and corporate visual team on merchandising/presentation strenghts and opportunities.
• Participate in cleaning and upkeep of the physical store at the direction of store management.
• Embrace, articulate, and reflect the PARADISE Core Values.
• Demonstrate the Tommy Bahama PARADISE Core Values in all business decisions and actions.
• Commit to maintain the culture through the evolution of the business.
• Other duties as required and that may occasionally be necessary to support the business.

SCOPE

• Complexity and Autonomy
• Ability to effectively interact/negotiate/communicate with all store team members and the regional team.
• Decision-Making Authority and Judgment
• Identifies, interprets and applies best practices and brand appropriate solutions for visual merchandising and presentation within the store.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in visual merchandising and presentation.  Specialty retailer preferred.
• Knowledge and Skills
• Strong demonstrated visual merchandising/presentation skills—detail oriented and self-motivated to execute to the highest standards.
• Innovative thinker/problem solver.
• Knowledgeable of current fashion and visual merchandising trends and able to effectively interpret/apply to our brand.
• Able to read and analyze retail reports and take action as necessary to adjust merchandising and presentation set ups.
• Proficient with basic computer programs (Word, Excel, Outlook), digital photography, and basic photo software.
• Strong interpersonal skills—written and verbal communication; listening and follow through.  Able to articulate and explain ideas and concepts.
• Guest service experience and awareness. 
• Strong time management skills.  Ability to set and achieve goals in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and process planning skills.

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