Softlines Sales Associate Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

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OVERVIEW:

We are looking for a Field Visual Merchandiser to support our Novi, MI & Strongsville, OH House of Sport stores!

*Candidates must reside within Novi MI, Cleveland OH, or Toledo, OH.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Promotes Visual Merchandising as a key contributor to sales, margin and turn by maximizing the impact of game plans, brand standards, productivity of product flow, escalating space issues, and seasonal movement of product. Evaluates and understands store KPIs to make commercial decisions and recommendations based on sound financial judgment.

Supports stores at the region, district and store level through training, to ensure that game plan integrity is followed for major strike points and flexed for stores with unique space constraints. Supports company visual training and brand excellence through classroom training, virtual visits and hands on training within store visits. This would also include supporting new manager development and training at CORE for visual merchandising

Collaborates with critical partners to find and provide solutions to store specific visual merchandising challenges based on game plan direction, brand standards, store's unique architecture and sales performance. Ensures that all updates have field leadership and CSC visibility, updates are maintainable / sustainable and documented.

Supports company new concepts and growth initiatives partnering with the CSC visual team and New Store Team to understand company merchandising strategies, adjacency relevance, game plan tactics and to act as the "voice of the field" during set development through to execution.

Participates in Regional / District weekly conference calls to drive planning, understanding and execution of brand excellence and visual standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's Degree in Business Management, Retail Management, or Visual Merchandising

• 3-5 years of multi-unit management experience

• Multi-Unit Management Experience

• Visual Merchandising Experience (preferably in softlines)

• Store technology functions

• A demonstrated understanding of customer and retail merchandising strategies

• Strong problem solving skills based on analytics

• Engagingtraining and facilitation skills

• Ability to be flexible and prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines and working independently

• Ability to demonstrate strong conflict management and negotiate resolution

• Knowledge of customer service and selling principles

VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:

At DICK'S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidatesdo not use AI tools(like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.

To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:

• Cameras must be onduring all virtual interviews.

• AI tools are not permittedto be used by the candidateduring any part of the interview process.

• Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.

If you have any questions or need accommodations, we're here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!