Visual Merchandiser

About Christy Sports:

At Christy Sports, we believe Outside is Better. Founded in Colorado in 1958, we're one of the leading outdoor specialty retailers in the nation with more than 50 locations across Colorado, Utah, Washington, and Montana. We help people experience the mountain lifestyle through authentic relationships, expert knowledge, and genuine passion for what we do. From retail merchandise and rental services to year-round outdoor businesses, we're driven by innovation and an unmatched commitment to the outdoors.

Our Values.

We are welcoming - We meet people where they are without judgement. Whether they're seasoned veterans, first-timers, locals, or vacationers, they trust us to set them up for success with quality equipment and great service.

We are ambassadors of lifestyle - We love what makes the mountain lifestyle special: the people, the environment, and the communities. We want our guests to discover and love the mountain lifestyle as much as we do.

We are rooted in experience - By keeping the history of our roots alive, we maintain the quality service, authenticity, and expertise that our guests value and what made us special in the first place.

We are one team - We make our company a great place to work by collaborating, problem-solving, being accountable, and recognizing our accomplishments. We are each unique contributors to a greater whole.

We are always evolving - Our customer* expectations continue to evolve. To meet their needs, we must evolve to stay relevant. We embrace change and always look for the next evolution of what we can do. *Internal & External

About the role:

The Visual Merchandiser is responsible for developing and executing visual strategies to enhance the presentation of products in the stores. This role includes creating visually appealing displays, ensuring brand consistency, and working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize product sell-through. The Visual Merchandiser is a leader, trains store staff and stays up-to-date with design and industry trends.

Essential Functions:

Training & Development

• Guide and train retail store staff responsible for the execution of merchandise and fixture placement.
• Collaborate with the Director of Visual Merchandising on the content and implementation of directives, playbooks, and additional VM reference materials.

Product Presentation

• Plan and implement visually engaging merchandise displays in stores, ensuring they represent the Christy Sports brand message effectively and maximize sales by creating a compelling shopping experience.
• Collaborate with the Director of VM to carry out an effective strategy to ensure optimal playbook adherence across all stores.
• Install eye-catching and innovative store window displays that align with current seasonal initiatives provided by the Director of VM.
• Communicate updates and changes regarding product promotion, signage, pricing and implementation, in conjunction with store operations
• Optimize and refine store layouts and provide input on allocation, backstock and assortment mix alongside Merchandising, Planning, and Store Operations
• Stay abreast of current and emerging visual merchandising trends and develop strategies to integrate them.

Reporting & Communication

• Analyze sales trends of the merchandise, test/learn/scale according to business results
• Provide feedback on merchandising assortment mix (color, print, brand mix)
• Demonstrate open communication, cross-functionally, by attending meetings and store visit walkthroughs.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 3-5 years’ experience in a Visual Merchandising role for a multi-store retailer
• Someone who likes to go the extra mile while collaborating with cross functional teams on a shared roadmap
• Understand the nature of a dynamic, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and be comfortable with ambiguity.?
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, solve problems and anticipate challenges
• Deliver high-quality work with minimal supervisor
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and/or service
• Apply expertise to solve problems and support operational decision and teams
• Be able to communicate progress, risk and outcomes clearly.
• Deliver outcomes through ownership of projects, expertise/specialized work.
• Demonstrate accountability, initiative and the ability to drive work forward through individual ownership and cross-team coordination.
• A good human who values working with cross department partners
• A plus, a motivated outdoor enthusiast who lives to share their passion with others

Other

• Frequent travel to visit retail store locations

o 90% CO Front Range stores / 10% in additional regions when needed

The Perks and Benefits: (* Benefits for Year-Round Full-Time Employees)

• Free Employee Ski Pass
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance*
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D*
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)*
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts*
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off*
• Paid Sick Time (State applicable)
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability*
• Employee Discounts (ski, retail, outdoor industry)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Christy Sports is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Compensation range: $58,000-$65,000 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

**Bonus eligible based upon company performance indicators

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. (Request help with heavy or awkward boxes/products). Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs and ladders, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.