Visual Merchandising Specialist

evo Purpose: To make life better by building community and igniting the adventurous spirit that lives within us all. evo is leading multi-channel retail brand that stands at the intersection of community, commerce, action sports and the outdoor lifestyle. This is personified by a distinctly curated product assortment and a creative approach to crafting highly differentiated customer experiences. We define success differently than most. Balancing our goals of (1) building an iconic brand and business (2) creating an extraordinary place and path for our employees and (3) leveraging our success to give back, helping to empower underprivileged children is paramount to evos success. We have a passion for community, sports and lifestyle, and a collective hunger when it comes to building a great company together.

The Job

The Visual Merchandising Specialist manages all aspects related to visual merchandising directives and standards within our retail environment. This role ensures a consistent brand image and product presentation, aiming to enhance store sales and create a memorable shopping experience for our customers. Collaborating closely with the team, this position will lead the implementation of merchandising standards and support the store leadership staff in various merchandising-related activities. The Visual Merchandising Specialist is responsible for tracking product and fixture performance and making data driven decisions that drive product performance and business results. When not directly engaged in specialist duties, the Visual Merchandising Specialist performs typical retail associate responsibilities, delivering excellent customer service.

Scheduling Requirements: This is a Full-time, year-round position.

The Perks

• 100% paid health dental and vision*
• Paid vacation time*, sick leave, 40 hours volunteer paid time off
• Paid parental leave for birthing & non birthing parents
• Retail quarterly bonus program, profit share program* and long-term compensation program
• 401k matching
• Employee discount and access to pro deals on most the products we sell
• NGEY (New Gear Every Year): a new ski or snowboard setup to use for the season*
• Bike finance program and bike stipend
• Time together outside, volunteer activities, community events, ride days and annual retreat
• Flexible work schedules, remote work for eligible roles, and dog friendly offices
• Career pathing, leadership development, network development, training and performance feedback

Note: Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location, tenure and employment type. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time.

*Benefit not eligible for seasonal employees

The Opportunity

• Collaborative Partnership: Work closely with the evo Visual Merchant to drive sales through the management of store merchandising standards and company directives.
• Trend Awareness: Stay updated on current trends in the retail industry to position evo as a leading softgoods resource.
• Effective Communication: Establish respectful and trusting relationships with retail staff, other evo departments, and vendors, seeking support from store leadership when necessary.
• Merchandising Evolution: Continuously strive to evolve merchandising processes, contributing to improved sales outcomes.
• Lead by Example: Set the standard for achieving merchandising goals and expectations through your actions and leadership.
• Data-Driven Insights: Utilize weekly reports and data trends to identify product needs and enhance store sales through effective merchandising strategies.
• Brand Image Maintenance: Ensure the maintenance of a consistent brand image and product presentation within the retail space.
• Visual Creativity: Conceptualize, create, and execute table displays, product replenishments, mannequin dressing, seasonal store flips, and reactive merchandising, among other related duties.
• Standards Adherence: Ensure that all displayed products in the store adhere to evo's visual merchandising standards.
• Delegation: Delegate merchandising directives to store staff when appropriate, ensuring timely completion.
• Communication: Communicate visual merchandising standards to staff daily and other departments weekly.
• Training: Train other employees on visual merchandising standards in coordination with the store leadership team.
• Flexibility: Complete all projects and tasks outside of standard retail hours when required.
• Other duties as assigned.