Visual Merchandising Training Specialist I

Position Details: 

Title: Visual Merchandising Training Specialist I

Department: Marketing

Reports to: Visual Merchandising Training Supervisor

Territory Location: Philadelphia, PA

Job Classification: Remote

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Band: Professional

Job Summary

The Visual Merchandising Training Specialist I will be responsible for training, coordinating, and executing merchandising efforts in the assigned market. This individual visits stores and executes shop installations within Carhartt's Wholesale Division, to ensure that shops provide an exceptional consumer experience. The Visual Merchandising Training Specialist will communicate store information across different levels of the organization, establishing and maintaining relationships with cross-functional partners. Visiting their assigned stores and executing shop installations will require frequent travel.  The ideal candidate will be based in or near Philadelphia, PA.

Inspired by Hard Work

At Carhartt, the values of hard work—dependability, honesty, and trust—are rooted in the legacy of our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. His commitment to serving hardworking people continues to inspire everything we do. Guided by his legacy and our mission—We serve and protect all hardworking people by building durable products—we remain dedicated to upholding these principles in every decision we make and every product we create.

Associate Responsibilities

• Visit Carhartt Wholesale accounts that have a designated selling space/shop within the store and provide Carhartt visual merchandising training to store management/associates.
• Provide information from the store level to assist in the development of new processes and programs for the visual merchandising department.
• Identify opportunities that will elevate the shop presentation, make certain Carhartt standards and guidelines are being met, and provide associate training that drives revenue.
• Execute the Carhartt shop installations.
• Communicate information and feedback from the store level to cross-functional partners (Sales, Retail Brand Marketing, Visual Merchandising) and across different levels of the organization including the Senior Leadership Team.
• Collaborate with Carhartt partners and develop strategies that will support retail merchandising activities in stores, including store evaluations, redesign of retail floor, seasonal floor sets, signage, lifestyle elements, and training.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree Required in Merchandising or Marketing or equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Required Skills & Experience

• 2 years of visual merchandising, visual design, or marketing experience with emphasis in a multi-retailer/manufacturer’s environment required.
• Softlines / apparel experience preferred.
• Retail floor planning software experience preferred.
• Experience with retail plan-o-grams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the proven ability to communicate with all levels including management and retail partners.
• Outstanding organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) proficiency required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Extended periods of time sitting, standing, typing on a computer is required.
• Moderate lifting may be required (up to 30 lbs.).
• National travel required (up to 70%).
• Willing to work some weekends if necessary.
• Retail Store Environment.
• This position has a Remote location: Associate will have no regular requirement to be on-site. Travel on-site is limited to special events.
• Carhartt is a tobacco free workplace.

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