[ref. t1313416] New York - Key Holder - Visual Merchandising Lead

Overview:

Key Holder - Visual Merchandising Lead

SOHO - Pay: $22.00/hr

We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream.

These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion.

Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us.

What You'll Do:

Wilson Sporting Goods is expanding our business through thoughtful, elegant, technical sportswear and experiential retail stores. We believe that the Athlete Advisor role is the most important role in the company.

You create an exceptional athlete experience by educating on our performance sportswear and hardgoods. You are the best Advisor on the floor and lead by example. You deliver the daily sales plan through motivating and coaching the Advisor team to create a world class customer experience.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead visual merchandising planning and execution shifts for your retail store.
• Work closely with your Store Manager and US Visual Merchandising Manager to maintain all

• VM Leads must do at least 1 overnight per week to restock and visually refresh the store.
• Build a team of in-store merchandisers to support in execution and upkeep.
• Merchandise the store for ease of shopping, education, and beauty.
• Support in merchandising of partner stores and accounts, where needed.
• Deliver exceptional athlete experiences.
• Cash handling and register transactions.
• Inventory management.
• Replenishing salesfloor items.
• Regular floor walks to ensure the store is clean – cleaning and tidying throughout the day.
• Support store projects and brand initiatives.
• Maintain up to date product education on the latest equipment and sportswear.
• Maintain open and transparent communication with your team and store leadership.
• Deliver daily sales plan when leading the floor.
• Open and close the store as the store leader.

What We're Looking For :

This role requires two or more years’ experience in a sales environment as well as 2+ years of experience in Visual Merchandising.

Other qualifications include:

• You are passionate about delivering an exceptional consumer experience, every day.
• You have never met a stranger and love solving for the needs of every athlete who comes in your store.
• You have outstanding communication skills.
• You are driven by a high level of autonomy and excel in an entrepreneurial environment.
• You value bold ideas and pursue progress at every turn.
• You stand up with conviction for what you believe in, acting with integrity and respect in every situation.
• You have experience leading a team and supporting your store management.

What We’ll Provide

We offer an innovative, inclusive, and people-first environment with competitive benefits and perks, including:

• Paid time off for part- and full-time employees
• Education reimbursement
• Medical, dental and vision
• Pre-tax transit discounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Volunteering programs
• Team-building outings
• Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.