Team Leader, Merchandising

Company: Crate & Barrel
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people's homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making-and our story is still unfolding. - -You're a visual person, and a master of organization and efficiency. As Team Leader, you play a key role in creating our striking merchandise design. Positive, creative and enthusiastic, you think quickly on your feet and adapt easily to change. Supporting the Assistant Store Manager, Visual, you help to plan, perform and supervise the work of the merchandising team, shifting your focus as needed - and shifting scheduling - to put visual plans into action. You ensure product on the sales floor is well-stocked and always ready for customers to shop. You are both a mentor and a leader to Merchandising Associates. You communicate the overall design vision, answer questions, provide productive feedback and lead by example in performing high-level assignments. Your excellent communication skills also cross channels to the sales team to ensure visual merchandising is supporting their efforts. -Leadership

• Lead designated functional team and manage associate workload as determined in partnership with the Assistant Store Manager.
• Coach Department Specialists and associates on exceptional performance and maintain a strong visible presence in the department/work area.Job Knowledge
  • Partner with the Assistant Store Manager to train and develop associates on product knowledge, selling, customer service, operations, visual, policies and procedures, as applicable.
  • Maintain an understanding of new store initiatives and communicate changes to the Department Specialists and associates, ensuring adoption throughout the store, into steady state.Results Oriented
    • Focus on promoting and driving sales, maintaining an awareness of current product in store and not in store.
    • Review KPI results, working with Assistant Store Managers to identify opportunities and corrective actions.Communication/Teamwork
      • Communicate regularly with the applicable functional Assistant Store Manager to review business results, execution of plans/strategies, customer feedback and associate performance.
      • Ensure all customers are provided gracious, quick and efficient service through setting expectations and modeling behaviors.What you'll bring:
        • Your sense of personal style with a discerning eye and passion for design and home furnishings
        • 1+ years customer service or retail experience
        • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
        • High school diploma/GED or equivalentThe job description and other aspects of the job listed on this job posting should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an associate in this job. Associates are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

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