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On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.\nIf you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!\nOVERVIEW:\nThe Visual Merchandising Associate acts as the liaison between the merchant and field organizations by translating the Buyer's strategic vision into cluster or store specific planograms that meet sales and productivity goals, as well as support the Dick's Corporate Brand. Responsible for producing and publishing written directives instructing the field organization on efficient in-store implementation of game plans, adjacency plans and planograms.\nJOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:\nUtilize Buyers initial assortment plans to create planograms that are cluster or store specific as well as Game plans that align with corporate strategy, planograms, prototype flows and marketing. Produce written directives instructing the field organization on efficient in-store implementation of game plans and planograms. Responsible to collaborate with the Allocation Team once planograms are complete to ensure proper store inventories.\nAnalyze SKU productivity on planograms for assigned categories and provide recommendations to the Merchants that identify potential opportunities to improve sales and productivity of space. Recognize and react to gaps in the assortment when completing planograms. Assist in solving store specific planogram and merchandising issues within established timeframes.\nActively participate in weekly Merchant Business Review meetings by sharing productivity findings, timelines and field feedback. Become a business expert for assigned areas.\nCoordinate and conduct physical setup of initial through final product sections and floor layouts in the lab or store environment. Coordinate with merchants and marketing to ensure all necessary product and collateral is available for floorsets and walk throughs. Establish and enforce visual standards for assigned areas.\nDevelop and maintain effective working relationships with members of cross-functional teams (Buyers, Planning, Allocation, Marketing, Store Operations, Risk and LP) Collaborate with peers to ensure consistency of information, share best practices and develop knowledge\nParticipate in the completion of Special Projects as assigned by supervisor (special store projects, new initiatives, strategy expansions, and department resets, etc). Support floor and visual teams to ensure that merchandise and space plans are complete and accurate for new stores, remodels and prototype resets. \nQUALIFICATIONS:\nBachelor’s Degree in Business, Merchandising or Marketing\n1 -3 Years experience space planning, field retail, merchandising, inventory management, or related role\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite\nExperience utilizing Adobe Creative Suite, Autocad, JDA Space Planning or other industry space planning software (SAS, Spaceman, Apollo) \nExcellent written & verbal communication skills\nBusiness acumen\nCustomer-service oriented\nStrong Interpersonal and client consultation skills\nSelf-motivated and results oriented\nStrong presentation skills\nProblem solving & troubleshooting capabilities\nAbility to work effectively in a team environment\nStrong detail orientation\nSuperior organizational abilities\nProcess & Procedure Oriented\nSome travel required \nVIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:\nAt DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.\nTo ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:\nCameras must be on during all virtual interviews.\n\nAI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.\n\nOffers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.\n\nIf you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. 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