The University of Alabama
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL | United States
Job description
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $23.37 - Midpoint: $29.23 (Hourly N7)
Department/Organization: 505171 - Supply Store - Ferguson
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; weekends on a rotating basis & some extended hours as need
Job Summary: The Visual Merchandising Manager assists in generating sales through creative retail displays that capture the customer’s attention and provide an excellent in-store experience. Ensures the sales floor’s visual appearance is maintained to the highest standards at all times. Employs visual merchandising principles to convert window shoppers into prospects by driving branding and sales objectives in order to maximize profitability. Oversees product placement on the retail sales floor through cross merchandising, signage, stock level replenishment and developing planograms for merchandise placement based on product levels.
Additional Department Summary: Works closely with and communicates with other SupeStore staff to ensure appropriate product mix of merchandise on the sales floor and product placement. Oversees the transferring of merchandise to the sales floor from receiving and stockroom placement. Assists with operations in each area of the store during peak periods. Opens and closes the store as needed and rotates with other management team members to manage the entire store on the weekends. Performs specific operational functions in the computerized inventory management and point of sale systems as needed.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of visual merchandising experience; OR master's degree and some visual merchandising experience.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Skills and Knowledge: Visual creativity and spatial awareness. Detail oriented. Advanced problem-solving skills. Strong interest in current and future design trends. Ability to work well with various teams. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong planning, organizational, and decision-making skills. Working knowledge of personal computers.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in visual communications, interior design, spatial design, retail design, or closely related field and extensive customer service experience. Design, spatial design, retail design, or retail management experience. Adobe Creative Suites (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite experience. Supervisory experience. Computer inventory management experience.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster
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