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About Christy Sports:

At Christy Sports, we help people step outside. Outside the predictable and expected walls of their comfort zone, and into a never-ending journey. We were founded in Colorado in 1958, but we’ve been chasing adventure for much longer. Skiing and snowboarding aren’t just a job for us, it’s a lifestyle. No matter your level, we strive to give you the best experience possible and invite you to step outside with us.

Share the stoke for the Christy Sports 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.

About the role:

The Visual Merchandising Coordinator supports the Christy Sports Visual Merchandising strategy of achieving business goals, creating memorable customer experiences, and elevating the brand identity within all stores. This role will collaborate closely with the Director of Visual Merchandising to ensure consistent and appealing product presentations across all stores. The ideal candidate will have a passion for retail aesthetics, strong technical skills in design software, and a knack for enhancing customer experiences through innovative visual displays.

Essential Functions:

Training & Development

• Collaborate with the Director of Visual Merchandising on the content and implementation of directives, playbooks, and additional VM reference materials.
• Support and monitor adherence to visual merchandising playbooks to ensure consistency and enhance the customer experience.

Product Presentation

• Utilize digital applications to create planograms, floorplans, and other display renderings.
• Collect and maintain accurate records of merchandise capacities for all stores, including fixture & wall specifications, merchandisable square footage, and on-floor presentation levels.
• Coordinate signage and graphic orders with print vendors and in-house creative team.
• Assist with VM communication updates through various channels including company intranet, Outlook, Teams, and in-store.
• Source visual elements, props, display enhancements, sign holders, and other VM items as needed.
• Support the Director of VM with logistical tasks related to the implementation of major VM initiatives, such as window installations.
• Provide in-store visual merchandising support as required.

Reporting & Communication

• Analyze sales trends of the merchandise, test/learn/scale according to business results.
• Provide feedback on the merchandising assortment mix (color, print, brand mix).

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 3-5 years’ experience in a Visual Merchandising role for a multi-store retail environment.
• Professional experience with technical drawing software such as SketchUp, Microsoft Visio, or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Someone who likes to go the extra mile, while collaborating with cross-functional teams on a shared roadmap.
• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, solve problems and anticipate challenges.
• Ability to be a good human and build positive relationships and work effectively with cross-departmental partners.
• Passion for outdoor activities and willingness to share your enthusiasm with others is a plus.

Other:

• Occasional travel to visit retail store locations - 20%
• Location: Lakewood, Colorado – hybrid, expectation to be in the office 2-3 days/week

The Perks and Benefits:

• 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 Parental Leave
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts (ski, retail, outdoor industry and much more!!)

Budgeted range starts at: $57,000-$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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 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