What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visual Merchant position at CB2?
We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.
We’re here for it. We think you should be too. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Visual Merchant.
The modern look of our stores starts with you. You set the stage for an exceptional visual experience. Both creative and strategic, you utilize your eye for design and energetic attitude to plan and communicate the overall merchandise design vision. From seasonal floor plans to daily visual displays, you lead, direct and delegate the flow of product from receiving to the sales floor. Mentorship is also key. You lead, educate and empower the team to communicate a strong visual message while encouraging professional development.
What you'll do:
- Maximize company sales growth and profitability by overseeing all activities affecting merchandise presentation and product display within the store.
- Coordinate the execution of store displays and all other aspects of visual merchandising.
- Partner with the store manager to achieve store and company sales goals and work effectively with all other store and company associates in order to meet these goals.
- Contribute to leadership responsibilities in the store as a member of the management team.
- Provide specific feedback about performance directly to associates, as well as share observation with the store manager.
- Possess a clear understanding of the CB2 visual merchandising concepts and the ability to use them effectively and creatively.
- Create and execute the store floor plan and the weekly merchandising plan.
- Coordinate window change planning with store management team.
- Maintain, enforce and supervise merchandising standards with regard to selling, stocking, cleaning and maintenance.
- Promote and drive sales through effective associate training and development, customer service and satisfaction, fiscal responsibility and inventory control.
- Evaluate and analyze the success of the merchandise plan with regard to sales and coordinate the implementation of changes, as needed.
- Train and develop associates in the company/brand design concepts.
- Support and model excellent service by exhibiting a positive attitude and enthusiasm toward the job and company to both internal and external customers in all forms of communication.
What you'll bring:
- Store management experience or previous retail visual merchandising experience
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), Google platform
- Good reading, written and verbal language skills (English)
- Good interpersonal, organizational and problem solving skills
- Basic math
- Ability to move and/or lift up to 65lbs; heavier merchandise with team assist
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
Salary : $34,600 - $43,800
