Visual Merchandising and Store Planning Specialist

We are looking for a Visual Merchandising and Store Planning Specialist who can blend creative merchandising with analytical space planning to join our Design and Merchandising team.  This role will take ownership of planogram design and implementation and assist with visual merchandising strategy in our retail locations.  They will also work collaboratively with multiple departments to create and tell our products’ inspirational story, ensuring the best customer experience possible.

• Create, implement, and maintain general and tailored planograms for stores in alignment with company standards
• Assist in strategy, design and execution of in-store displays, layouts, and product presentations to maximize sales and brand impact
• Support teams to launch company initiatives and programs
• Help set and maintain Brand Merchandising Standards
• Create and update Merchandising drawings utilizing IWD and CAD software

• Assist in fixture ordering for remodels and merchandising initiatives

• Design and create drawings for tile idea boards to be displayed in showrooms

• Support merchandising projects through all phases, from planning and design development to execution and completion

• Assist with in-store merchandising execution, including fixture selection, vendor collaboration, and fixture placement to maintain merchandising standards
• Help design and develop merchandising fixtures and meet with vendors to produce

• Maintain and resolve store merchandising maintenance tickets in Ivanti from initiation through completion or transition to another Team, coordinating as needed to ensure resolution

• Meet with Store Managers to coach on brand standards, showroom upkeep, and ongoing merchandising maintenance

• Assist in research, evaluation, and support for the implementation or replacement of software and systems in design and merchandising
• Assist in creating and communicating merchandising and company initiatives to stores through Zipline task program
• Support merchandising programs and initiatives to ensure accuracy, consistency, and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with the Marketing Team on creation of graphics and marketing displayed in stores
• Travel to store locations as needed to support execution and ensure standards are met
• Additional duties as assigned

• Degree in Retail Merchandising/Marketing (preferred not required)
• 1- 3 years of retail, merchandising, or related experience with a customer-first mindset
• Kitchen & Bath or Retail Store Design experience preferred
• Creative and innovative individual
• Experience or familiarity with planogramming or space planning tools (IWD or similar preferred)
• Experience with CAD or design tools is a plus, but not required
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong leadership and critical thinking skills
• Self-motivated with a high level of accountability; ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize workload, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
• Interpersonal skills with a positive, professional demeanor
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Hybrid work: 3-4 days in office
• Valid driver’s license required

At The Tile Shop, we are committed to developing the WHOLE you, not just the WORK you. Our benefits program is our investment in you as an important contributor to our success, and we are proud of our highly competitive package.

• Medical Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medica Value-Added Services
• Virtual Care
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• 401(k) Matching
• Employee Discount

The Tile Shop is an Equal Opportunity Employer