Job Description
ABOUT GOODR
We create and sell $25 active sunglasses for anyone. No Slip. No Bounce. All Polarized. All Fun. Interested in joining our team? Keep reading.
OUR VALUES: We have two core values: Fun & Authenticity.
- FUN = Being sh*tty isn't fun. Agreed? Taking pride in your work, finding joy in being GREAT, and celebrating wins… and losses. Now, that's fun!
- AUTHENTICITY = Focusing on being authentic over being liked. (Next-level guru stuff. Count it.)
Fun Fact: We do not allow email to be sent internally. Carrier pigeons only. JK, we use Slack.
AUTONOMY: We practice autonomy, empowerment, and accountability so that every team member can be in control of their own life.
- HYBRID WORKING: Most roles are only required to be in office every Tuesday and Thursday with the occasional third day thrown in.
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: We have an all-company learning program so that we're constantly leveling up our skills.
SUSTAINABILITY: We think Earth's pretty rad. That's why we take action wherever possible to limit our impact on the planet.
- 1% FOR THE PLANET MEMBER: 1% of goodr's annual sales go directly to environmental organizations.
- CARBON NEUTRAL: In 2019, goodr became a 100% carbon neutral company.
Fun Fact: Each year we create limited-edition sunglasses made from 100% recycled materials called "These Shades are Trash." Check out a pair and join the movement!
ABOUT THE ROLE
When it comes to retail merchandising, do you consider yourself a display connoisseur? Are you able to make any product pop in a sea of ordinary? Are you ready to bring some serious style to the sunny side of life? Fabulous! goodr sunglasses is on the hunt for a creative and passionate Visual Merchandiser to join our vibrant team.
You'll be tasked with curating stunning visual experiences that reflect our fun, active lifestyle, and of course, our mission to provide the most affordable, high-performance sunglasses out there. If you have a knack for creating unforgettable displays, and can turn the mundane into the marvelous, then join our team and get ready to make Carl the Flamingo (our honorary CEO) proud!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the in-store visual merchandising strategy, maintaining the goodr brand and maximizing customer satisfaction
- Act as a proactive force leveraging visual merchandising as a way to drive sales
- Manage the visual direction from planning through execution to meet brand standards, budgets, and timelines while strategizing according to individual store characteristics
- Directs the merchandising, product flow, and display to create a dynamic experience for the customer
- Lead the design of new racks and in-store experiences
- Develop effective assortment plans, balancing seasonal trends with customer preferences to enhance the shopping experience
- Building planograms for approvals and proper in store execution
- Partners with retail merchandising partners in managing product flow and visual execution while empowering the team to prioritize the customer
- Work with the retail experience team ensuring in store execution is consistent across the board
- Collaborate cross functionally with marketing and creative teams throughout project execution
- This role is in the Omni team and will report directly to the Director of Retail Experience
- Perform other related duties as assigned
ABOUT THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- May or may not have a degree...we don't care (bonus points for Basset Hound Science or Dinosaur Law)
- Asks a lot of questions
- 5+ years of experience in retail visual merchandising
- A master of planogram creation
- Deep understanding of sports markets and the ability to craft market-leading assortments and product journeys
- Strong strategic and consumer focused approach to merchandising
- Experience with product assortment planning
- Bonus points for previous glasses experience
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
- Curious, creative, and always looking for inspiration
- Dependable with the willingness to take the initiative to work collaboratively and with a sense of urgency
- Knowledge of retail management, visual, commercial & operations best practises and tools
- Willing and able to travel as needed
- Loves the work more than a paycheck
- Thinks planning and organizing are fun
- Loves to create order out of chaos
- Loves getting and giving feedback
- Is into personal growth
- Thinks Fun is being great (not partying)
- Is proactive and an independent problem solver! (Can you google a question?)
WHAT YOU GET
- A role at a company that is going to the moon
- The opportunity to show up every day and have fun
- The ability to learn and grow as a person
- Paid vacation (we encourage you to take time off!)
- Flexible work environment (want to go for a run at 11am on Wednesday, go for it!)
- Paycheck... obviously. Salary range: $100k - $115k, final number dependent on experience
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- 401(K) with company matching
- Financial Wellness Counseling
- Sunglasses. Duh.
**No Visa Sponsorship is available for this position.
NEXT STEPS
Here's what we expect the hiring process for this role to be, should all go well with your candidacy. This entire process is expected to take 8 weeks to complete (some of that time is allotted to celebrate the holidays obvi) and you'd be expected to start on a specific date.
1. Application
2. Fill out a form with basic questions
3. 20 minute introductory meeting with HR team member
4. 20 minute culture interview with HR team member
5. 90 minute in-person interviews with peers and manager
6. Final assignment and presentation
7. Offer!
TO GET THE PROCESS STARTED, SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
- Resume
- Cover letter showing your personality. Seriously. No boring corporate speak allowed.
- Links to projects or groups you're involved with (if you have them)
- A drawing of an octopus fighting a pirate (not joking)*
*We accept submissions using accessibility tools.
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