NSO Visual Specialist Job at WHSmith North America in Las Vegas

Dynamic and growing retail company is now seeking TWO New Store Opening (NSO) In Store Presentation Specialists!

As the New Store Opening (NSO) In Store Presentation Specialist, you will assist the NSO Visual Manager with new store planning and development.

About Us

WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company’s international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• FREE Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k with company match
• Huge Employee Discount at all our stores, so check us out
• Amazing training & career path
• Competitive pay!
• And more!

What You'll Do:

• Assists in developing fixtures and product space planning
• Works with NSO ISP Manager on calculating hardware and shelf quantities/configurations
• Assist NSO ISP Manager in driving brand and business objectives/sales through excellent execution of visual merchandising and presentation design through décor planning decks
• Ideate, design, source and purchase props and decor for assigned NSOs
• Travel to outer markets as needed for training and store openings, up to 20%
• New store deliveries and warehouse maintenance and organization
• Utilize all company tools, visual talent, and knowledge to plan, map, and execute floor sets incorporating appropriate store specific adaptations as necessary
• Coordinate and produce store set binders
• Construction document and file management
• Assist with Visual Marketing & Merchants teams on in-store signage and special marketing needs
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project and stakeholder teams
• Build, develop and grow business relationships vital to the success of the portfolio of projects with both internal and external resources
• To conduct him/herself in the spirit of the MRG mission, vision, core values and organizational health
• Other duties as assigned
• Reliable transportation

What You Bring:

• 4+ years of as a Visual Merchandiser in a fast-paced retail environment
• Degree in Visual Merchandising or equivalent
• Exceptional skills product romancing RTW, Accessories, Consumables, Tech/Electronics, Gift, and Souvenirs
• Comprehensive understanding of composition, spatial, product adjacencies and décor
• Visual presentation skills are up to date on industry and fashion trends
• Experience with short timelines in a fast-past environment
• Excellent computer skills with PCs, Adobe Suite (Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and with a positive attitude
• Exemplary organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative
• Experience managing multiple projects and timelines in a fast-past environment
• Up to 20% Travel Required
• Satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing
• Spur of the moment transportation required
• Additional Security clearance may be required depending upon location

We can’t wait to meet you so apply today!

Marshall Retail Group prides itself on creating unique experiences for customers by developing distinctive retail store concepts that feature and highlight the local culture, community, and lifestyle of the cities in which they are located. InMotion Entertainment Group is the largest airport-based electronics retailer in travel locations globally, with access and insight into the latest technologies for business and leisure travelers, InMotion offers lifestyle products and electronics that include a wide breadth of headphones, mobile power, Bluetooth speakers and travel accessories.

EEO/ADA/DFWP

Marshall Retail Group/InMotion is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law. At Marshall Retail Group/InMotion, it’s about each person bringing passion and skills to a dynamic and inclusive workplace!