National Retail Visual Merchandiser - Remote

Overview

The National Retail Visual Merchandiser is responsible for leading and overseeing the visual merchandising strategies and initiatives for the company's retail locations across Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, and New Jersey. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Retail and plays a pivotal role in creating visually engaging retail environments that drive customer engagement and sales.

In Short

• Oversee the visual merchandising department, providing leadership and guidance to visual merchandising teams responsible for in-store displays, signage, and visual presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and store operations, to gather and execute visual merchandising concepts that align with brand identity and marketing campaigns.
• Develop and implement visual merchandising standards and guidelines to ensure consistent brand representation across all retail locations.
• Lead the design and execution of in-store displays, window displays, and promotional setups to create visually appealing and customer-centric retail environments.
• Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of visual merchandising strategies, gathering feedback from store teams and customers, and making data-driven improvements.
• Manage relationships with visual merchandising vendors, negotiating contracts, and ensuring on-time delivery of visual elements.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging visual merchandising techniques, identifying opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
• Support new store openings and remodels by overseeing visual merchandising setup and training store teams.
• Develop and manage the visual merchandising department budget, tracking expenses, and optimizing spending.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the Vice President of Retail, providing insights and recommendations on visual merchandising strategies and store layouts.

Requirements

• Visual merchandising strategy and execution
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and retail management tools.
• Retail environment design
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Brand representation
• Data-driven decision-making
• Leadership and team management
• Vendor relationship management
• Budget management

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) including 8 paid holidays per year*
• Medical Insurance, which includes a 100% company paid option for employees*
• Dental Insurance, which includes a 100% paid option for employees*
• Vision Insurance, which includes a 100% paid option for employees *
• 401k retirement savings plan*
• Company paid Short-Term & Long-Term disability*
• Company paid Life Insurance*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee referral program
• Commuter benefits*
• Product discounts
• Additional compensation incentives (tips, bonuses, etc.)

*For full-time positions only

We want our story to be one that fosters an inclusive culture and provides an enriching employee experience. As an equal-opportunity employer, we embrace individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all individuals, including those who may have encountered legal issues related to previous marijuana laws. We understand that these laws have disproportionately impacted certain communities and individuals. We are committed to considering all candidates based on their qualifications, skills, and potential to contribute to our team, rather than focusing solely on past legal encounters. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with past involvement with the legal system, to apply for positions within our organization.