Erik's Bike Board & Ski Is Seeking A Visual Merchandising Manager

Posted by Erik's Bike Shop,Inc. on 07/13/2022

Job Basics

Industry Sector: Bike, Snow

Job Categories: Merchandising

Company Type: Accessories, Apparel/SoftGoods, Events, HardGoods/Equipment, Nutrition, Recreation, Service, Retail

State: MN

City: Minneapolis

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Required Experience:

Job Type: Full Time

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Required to Relocate:

Required to Travel:

Employee May Telecommute: No

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Job Description & Requirements

Visual Merchandising Manager

Reports To: Business Development Manager FLSA Status: Full-Time Exempt

Summary

The Visual Merchandising Manager is responsible for visual merchandising strategy and execution at all Erik's retail locations. This includes developing, maintaining and adjusting seasonal floor plans to maximize retail sales. ERIK'S Visual Merchandising Manager is also responsible for planning, handling and any logistics related to retail fixtures, floor plan setting and execution at new and remodeled ERIK'S locations.

 

Position Details

The primary responsibilities and areas of impact of this position include, but are not limited to:

Merchandising

• Planning visual merchandising of bikes, snowboards, apparel, accessories, and all other merchandise at Erik's Bike Shop retail showrooms.
• Regularly visit each store to ensure proper product placement and visual appeal for customers.
  • Create and maintain merchandising standards and communicate those tools through internal channels.

Marketing

• Work closely with the marketing department to properly advertise in-store campaigns, store remodeling events, new store openings.
• Create and maintain relationships with all Erik's staff and vendors while promoting Erik's mission and values.

Position Requirements

Experience

• Degree in merchandising, visual display or interior design or equivalent experience.
• Relevant experience in a retail environment.
• 5+ Years Management experience in a retail environment.
• Knowledge and interest in cycling and ski/snowboarding.

 

Skills

• Experience developing and implementing plan o grams.
• Familiarity with Apple OS X operating system.
• Familiarity with MacDraft or other CAD Experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suites
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative problem solving skills.
• Successful at working both independently and as part of a team.
• Dedication to get the job done.

Working Conditions

• This position requires travel to all retail locations; including multi day and overnight stays.
• Flexibility to work a wide variety of hours, including weekends as needed.
• Physical requirements include standing and walking for long periods of time, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs, and climbing up and down a ladder.

About Erik's Bike Shop,Inc.

Erik was only 13 when he started ERIK'S in a barn in his parents' backyard. With an entrepreneurial spirit and the money he saved from his job as a paperboy, Erik bought 50 used bikes that he repaired and sold. A homemade sign brought business to the barn door.

By his senior year, Erik's Bike Shop was stocking new bikes and accessories. It began taking over storage space in his parents' basement... and then the dining room... and then the family room. So at 18, Erik moved his business out of his parents' barn and opened his first store.

Today ERIK'S is the Midwest's leading bike, ski and board retailer. A lot has changed, but Erik's core business principles remain: professional staff, unbeatable customer service, and remarkable product expertise – all in a friendly store environment. And Erik still enjoys working in the shops to help customers find their perfect ride.