Visual Merchandiser (L.A. & N.Y.)

Los Angelas and New York markets only

DAVACO is a leading turn-key solution provider with more than 30 years of experience supporting the world's leading brands with the development, transformation, and maintenance of their physical sites throughout North America. In collaboration with a diversified base of clients, DAVACO delivers scale, speed, and high-quality solutions that solve tomorrow’s challenges today.

Summary/Objective

The Visual Merchandiser is a brand ambassador for a territory of Retail Stores consisting of doors carrying specified client or clients’ product lines. Working in conjunction with the clients’ key points of contact, DAVACO LP management, and the store management, they are responsible for facilitating branch store sales growth and profitability while maintaining each individual client’s image. They execute store merchandising and visual standards, and train and develop key store personnel. Constant, meaningful communication from the Visual Merchandiser to DAVACO LP and all partners in the clients’ business is the cornerstone to success in the position.

Communicate to Facilitate Teamwork and Partnership

• Review business analysis and store issues weekly. Communicate daily regarding issues which need immediate attention.


• Take responsibility and ownership for all store issues and opportunities. Partner with client and DAVACO LP team when help is needed.


• Develop vital relationships with all Account levels.


• Communicate all DAVACO LP client product information, business analysis, floor location, presentation, and staffing issues with store management and sales associates.


• Upload store visit recaps and before/after digital photos via client site on DAVACO LP's web-based portal.

Establish and Maintain Store Merchandising and Visual Standards

• Visually merchandise the client’s department per corporate presentation directive.


• Manage back stock and ensure all styles are represented and floor is replenished.


• Ensure all departments have current standardized graphic images and vendor identification.


• Confirm all markdown and signage initiatives have been executed.


• Negotiate the best location for each client with maximum exposure to the customer.


• Obtain all visual islands and windows to promote the client’s brand throughout the entire store.

Drive Sales through Business Analysis

• Analyze individual door and total account business through constant in-store review of sales and stock, mall comparisons, basic to fashion, top to bottom, and sales to stock ratios.


• Be proactive in implementing business opportunities. (i.e., Rework sales floor to focus on presentation which suits store.)


• Help to update account basics count and revise models if necessary. Ensure that fashion on order is in line with branch trends. React quickly to best sellers with client to maximize sales.

Train and Develop Branch Store Personnel

• Lead seasonal seminars for specified stores, reviewing current Fashion, Essentials, Key Items, pricing, fabric issues, trends, advertising, and markdowns.


• Partner with store management in hiring and developing Specialists in specified store locations

Desired Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years prior retail merchandising experience


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Ability to problem solve


• Dependable, with a strong work ethic


• Computer skills: email/computer access

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

DAVACO LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Supports a Diverse, Inclusive Work Environment

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Drug-Free Workplace

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident substance abuse testing. We also perform pre-employment background checks.

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