Retail Visual Merchandiser Job in Northbrook 60062, Illinois US

Aloha~

 

Tommy Bahama defines elegant tropical living with men's and women's fashions, denim, swimwear, accessories and a complete home furnishings collection. Tommy Bahama, the purveyor of island lifestyles, is looking for a qualified Visual Merchandiser to join our team.

 

MISSION

 

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.

 

KEY RESULTS AREAS

 

·         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 strengths 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 and responsibilities as needed.

 

 

EXPERIENCE, TALENT AND EDUCATION

 

·         College degree preferred.

·         Minimum of 2 years experience in visual merchandising and presentation.  Specialty retailer preferred.

·         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.

 

Tommy Bahama is full of smart, creative islanders. We support a work hard, play hard culture and hope you are ready for the challenge. We provide excellent compensation packages, including medical/dental/vision benefits, a 401K, generous clothing discounts, aloha/paid time off, and much more.

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

Walk-in preferred. (2100 Northbrook Court Northbrook, IL 60062.) Please also apply online http://www.tommybahama.apply2jobs.com . Find out more about Tommy Bahama on our website: www.tommybahama.com.

 

Tommy Bahama is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

We look forward to hearing from you. Mahalo (thank you)!

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