We believe Running Changes Everything. If you believe that, too, we want to talk. With more than 180 stores and a robust e-commerce site, Fleet Feet is the largest running retailer in the country. Catering to more than runners, we pride ourselves on having an inclusive environment! We believe it’s a privilege to serve and remain committed to delivering unmatched service and support when outfitting customers in everything they need to have a successful run, whether that’s introducing them to their new favorite running shoes, socks, or gear, or inviting them to our next training program run. We like to keep things high-spirited, fast-paced, and fun. We don’t mind wearing more than a few hats and stepping in to help out wherever is needed. Our team is a group of knowledgeable and hardworking individuals who work, sweat, and live passionately. We run together to tackle a problem, reach a goal, get encouraged, and nurture our brand each day. We are in full pursuit to find hardworking people to join us on our quest and bring our core values to life.

Joining Fleet Feet is joining a team and a community that ignites and promotes running and fitness. We pride ourselves in putting people first and know that what we do each day does not happen anywhere else, for staff or customers. We truly believe that running changes everything.

Summary

The Visual Merchandiser will provide operational management to fulfill Fleet Feet’s purchasing strategy focused on the brick and mortar experience across all categories – footwear, apparel, and accessories. This position is responsible for product presentation, storytelling and how the customer engages with the product in the stores and at Expo events. The role is also responsible for product maintenance, promotional product content management, visual merchandising training and education and planogram creation when necessary. This is a part-time, 10-20 hour/week, non-exempt position.

• Create storytelling opportunities through product merchandising, brand and vendor signage, mannequin use, etc.
• Collaborate with Buying Team and Marketing Director on the product promotion calendar and execute product expression in-store to ensure key buys are getting their moment.
• Explore merchandising strategies to support product sell through goals set by Buying Team.
• Execute proper promotion and markdown strategy in collaboration with the Buying Team.
• Partner with Store Managers to better understand sales floor capacity, clearance area capacity, available fixtures, traffic patterns, and overall sales volume to support each store’s business more effectively.
• Actively participate with Store Managers and Employees by setting daily merchandising tasks, sharing merchandising updates and executing visual merchandise training & education for retail employees.
• Update Merchandising Guide for team to use as a reference.
• Ensure store level responsibilities are executed (products priced and backstock product makes it’s way onto the sales floor)
• Partner with vendors on in-store point of purchase (POP) programs and displays. Plan, execute and create exit strategy/timeline of POP.
• Partner with Marketing Director on store window displays.
• Collaborate with Marketing Director and Graphic Designer to maintain in-store signage including everyday messaging as well as promotional/sale signage.
• Manage inventory of retail fixtures/displays including but not limited to Opto/Prager fixtures, floor racks, tables, hangers, mannequins, pricing guns, tape, etc.
• When necessary, create planograms with Buyers to help execute consistent merchandising and storytelling across all Fleet Feet Nashville doors.

• 2+ years of retail/merchandising experience recommended
• RICS Point of Sale experience preferred, but not required
• Strong business acumen and retail industry knowledge
• Strong ability to coach and influence colleagues without direct authority
• Ability to think strategically about issues and opportunities to accurately assess impacts
• Problem solver who enjoys challenges and takes pride in creating the right solution
• Excellent communicator with the ability to listen and adapt
• Communicates professionally with the team, stores and vendors
• Assertive self-starter with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Willing to go above and beyond when needed

Perks:

• High energy, fun, inspiring atmosphere
• Training and advancement opportunities within the Fleet Feet brand
• $500 in annual race reimbursements
• 401k options after one year of employment with 1,000 hours worked
• Generous employee discount program
• (1) Free pair of shoes per year
• Community involvement and service opportunities
• Free Training Programs
• Passionate team members

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe having diverse teams in which everyone brings their whole self to Fleet Feet is key to our success. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. That is why we prioritize diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices, our culture, and our engagement with the community.

Fleet Feet franchisees operate as independent business owners. If you apply and are hired at a Franchise location, you would be an employee of that Fleet Feet franchisee and not an employee of the Fleet Feet Corporation. We have opportunities within both our franchise locations and our Fleet Feet Corporation.

Additional Requirements - Hours of work for this position may vary based on work schedule. Position requires moving around for periods of 2-4 hours without a rest break task sequencing, and using point-of-sale computers. Occasional moderate to heavy (10-25+lb) lifting and carrying, bending and reaching overhead may be required. Work environment includes substantial communication with customers, working in a retail environment with product displays and stockroom with inventory, and potentially slippery surfaces.