Dedicated Store Visual Merchandiser - House of Sport

At DICKS Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

If you are ready to make a difference as part of the worlds greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

OVERVIEW:

Were looking for a Dedicated Store Visual Merchandiser to join our team in our Knoxville, TN House of Sport store in West Town Mall.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Promotes visual merchandising excellence in assigned store location through understanding of brand strategies, gameplan integrity, and thoughtful merchandising.
• Solves merchandising opportunities based on architecture, inventory, selldown, and individual store unique floorplan.
• Makes adjustments needed to maintain strategies, and create inspiring presentations.
• Supports store team with major gameplan sets by understanding merchandising strategies and ensure game plan integrity.
• Partners with store team on solving new merchandising opportunities as product arrives.
• Remerchandises product to maximize sales and reacts to trends, weather, and inventory levels.
• Maintains and presents visual displays in a compelling and exciting manner in accordance with company directives.
• Oversees and maintains daily standards of all mannequins, forms, displays, and strikepoints.
• Focusing on Head-To-Toe merchandising, outfitting, accessorizing, newness, and trend, to promote and build the basket.
• Has a strong understanding of trend and style that is reflective through merchandising.
• Utilizes merchandising best practices to maximize space and inventory variability.
• Partners with Field Visual Merchandiser and provides feedback relevant on store, merchandising, in-store displays, product, and inventory best practices.
• Conduct weekly store tours with Store Manager and ASM Apparel focused on visual priorities for the week/month.
• Participates in conference calls with Field Visual Merchandiser on visual priorities and initiatives.
• Evaluates and understands store KPIs to make commercial decisions and recommendations based on sound financial judgment in order to drive sales, margin, and turns.
• Engage in behaviors that are in line with Companys customer service standards, thus providing all athletes with an outstanding store experience.

#DSGT2QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree in Business Management, Retail Management, or Visual Merchandising
• 1-3 years experience in Visual Merchandising (preferably in softlines)
• A demonstrated understanding of customer and retail merchandising strategies
• Strong problem-solving skills based on analytics
• Ability to be flexible and prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines and working independently
• Ability to demonstrate strong conflict management skills and negotiate to resolution
• Knowledge of customer service principles

VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:

At DICKS, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.

To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:

• Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.
• Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.
• If you have any questions or need accommodations, were here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!