Merchandiser

Alright, let's talk about this Merchandiser role at the House of Sport in Sioux Falls, SD. This isn't just stacking shirts on a table. It's about telling a story with the product, solving problems on the fly, and creating an environment that gets people excited to shop. If you geek out over trends, space planning, and making a rack of clothes look irresistible, you should keep reading.

What You'll Be Doing

You're the visual anchor for the store. Your main job is to translate company merchandising strategies into compelling, real world presentations that drive sales.

• Execute major floor set changes and ensure the store adheres to the intended gameplan.
• Solve daily merchandising puzzles based on architecture, current inventory levels, and your store's unique layout.
• Constantly remerchandise product to react to sales trends, local weather, and what's actually in stock.
• A big focus is on head to toe outfitting and accessorizing mannequins and displays to inspire customers and build bigger baskets.
• You'll maintain all visual elements daily; mannequins, forms, strikepoints; keeping everything fresh and exciting.
• Partner closely with the store team and your Field Visual Merchandiser, providing feedback on what's working and what isn't.
• Lead weekly walk throughs with the Store Manager and Apparel ASM to align on visual priorities.
• Use store performance data (KPIs) to make smart commercial decisions that boost sales, margin, and inventory turnover.
• And it all comes back to the customer experience; everything you do contributes to an outstanding visit for every athlete who walks in.

The Stuff You'll Need

We need someone who gets it. You see a floorpad not just as a space to fill, but as a canvas. Here are the specifics:

• An Associate's Degree in Business Management, Retail Management, or Visual Merchandising is required.
• You've got 1 to 3 years of hands on experience in visual merchandising. Experience in apparel (softlines) is a strong preference.
• A solid grasp of retail and customer merchandising strategies is essential.
• You're a problem solver who uses data and analytics to guide your decisions.
• Juggling multiple projects and shifting deadlines independently is part of the gig; flexibility is key.
• The role requires strong conflict management skills and an ability to negotiate solutions.
• A working knowledge of customer service principles rounds it out; this is still a people business at its core.

A Quick Note on Our Process

We're big on authenticity here. To keep our hiring process fair and secure for everyone, we don't allow candidates to use AI tools (like ChatGPT) during any interviews or assessments. Virtual interviews require your camera to be on. Offers are contingent on passing a background check. If you need an accommodation at any point, just let us know; we're happy to help.

How To Apply

Think this fits? Apply through our official job portal using the link associated with this posting #DSGT2. We're looking forward to seeing what you can bring to the team.