What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visual Merchandising Team Lead - 159 position at WSS?
Overview:
As a Visual Merchandiser Team Lead at WSS, your Neighborhood Shoe Store, you will combine management and merchandising responsibilities, focusing on training store associates to effectively display merchandise to maximize sales potential. You’ll oversee the presentation of footwear, apparel, accessories, and marketing initiatives to create an engaging store environment. You will be the expert in product knowledge, assisting your team to deliver exceptional service. By promoting a culture of one-touch resolution, you'll be empowered to address customer needs quickly and effectively, ensuring a seamless and efficient shopping experience.
Responsibilities:
- Train store staff on 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 Service Team Members on best visual merchandising practices for all three categories: Apparel, Accessories, & Footwear
- Execute and manage all in-store marketing initiatives and events.
- Coach management team on identifying opportunities to maximize merchandising space within the store.
- 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.
- The role requires the ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, lift up to 50 lbs., and stand or walk for 8 hours daily.
- Employees must climb ladders, maneuver boxes, and communicate effectively in person and on the phone while performing essential tasks.
Benefits:
- Self-Development Programs and Advancement Opportunities
- 401k Retirement Plan and HSA Contributions
- Stock Purchase Options
- 30%-50% Employee Discount
- Community Engagement
Required Experience:
- Must be 18 years or older with a High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Experience in visual merchandising or retail, with a keen eye for creating attractive product displays.
- Previous retail, hospitality, or customer service experience a plus
- Available to work flexible hours, but not limited to weekends, holidays and occasional overnights.
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 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.
Founded in Southern California in 1984 by entrepreneur Eric Alon, all WSS stores feature a unique retail format that displays every style and size. This allows customers to browse on their terms, in a hassle-free environment, engaging the friendly and knowledgeable sales staff when they choose. The success of this business model has allowed WSS to continue its rapid expansion into new markets. WSS currently operates stores throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas and Florida. In October 2021 WSS was acquired by Foot Locker, Inc. WSS is now proudly one of Foot Locker’s banners under the WSS name.
WSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
