Part-Time Visual Specialist

The Container Store Ashburn , VA 20147

Posted 2 weeks ago

Overview

The Visual Specialist position engages in the visual efforts in the store (maintenance, merchandising and merchandise processing) conveying our organized brand clearly to our customers. This position understands sales goals and is accountable for partnering with the store team to reach these goals while understanding the direct impact visual presentation has on the sales success of the store. This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position.

What We Stand For

Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business.

Responsibilities

  • Executes the setup of merchandise campaigns in support of all marketing initiatives and product presentation according to merchandising standards

  • Executes all new product introductions from a visual presentation perspective and ensures that they are placed per direction or guidelines in a timely manner

  • Works Merchandise Processing duties during early morning or evening scheduled shifts according to guidelines, including unloading trucks, lifting boxes, merchandising products, using ladders and working at a fast but safe pace.

  • Organizes the stockroom, ensuring it is well-maintained to support selling efforts of the store

  • Actively participates in the visual presentation brand standards on the Sales Floor, including straightening, down stocking and maintaining signage and prop samples

  • Supports merchandise carryout to our customers cars whether through curbside or in the parking lot/garages

  • Assists with cleaning routines around the store - including dusting, restrooms and vacuuming

  • Proficiently and consistently uses company communication tools to remain informed and involved in all areas of visual presentation

  • Remains current with The Container Store training, selling, product knowledge, promotions, processes, and philosophies when interacting with customers, CSD, store employees and service partners

  • Consistently maintains clear communication with Managers to seamlessly complete projects and to achieve sales goals

  • Demonstrates a strong understanding of and actively supports inventory accuracy

  • Has a strong focus on providing a great customer experience through greeting and active selling

  • Actively introduces and enrolls customers in our loyalty program

  • Adheres to the time expectations established for the role, performing tasks with accuracy and timeliness, while exhibiting pace and attention to detail

  • Handles cash and other valuables appropriately and securely

  • Maintains a safe working and shopping environment, utilizing all available resources, ensuring safety and security of the employees, customers and property

  • Assists customers with personal confidential information related to the Company credit card and application process

  • Consistently arrives promptly to work the assigned schedule

  • Responsible for maintaining discretion related to all confidential/sensitive company and customer information

  • Performs other requested tasks and duties

The Benefits of Working Here

Our benefits exemplify our commitment to ensuring employees and their families are well taken care of, safe and secure.  Some of our benefits include:

  • Competitive Pay

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

  • Discount: 50% on Elfa, 40% on Merchandise and Gift Cards, 25% on Avera

  • Paid Time Off plus Holidays

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Employee First Fund: providing grants to employees experiencing unforeseen emergencies

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years merchandising experience preferred

  • Retail sales experience is a plus

  • Strong computer skills

  • Understands retail is an ever-changing industry and requires flexibility in scheduling

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the

Americans with Disabilities Act

Stores Physical Requirements

State Specific Notices


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