Join us as our next Visual Merchandise Manager at Naval Station Everett with the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM), in Everett, WA.

Why come to work for NEXCOM at Naval Station Everett?

· You can expect an unforgettable, dynamic, and enjoyable work environment.

· We are a diverse and inclusive team supporting our retail operations. We push ourselves and those around us to develop personally and professionally, every single day.

While some may serve overseas for our country, we hold down the fort – we serve the men and women who wear the flag – America’s strength, America’s heart. We are here to serve them, and deliver our military members and their families the tools they need to do what they love to do.

This is where YOU fit in: We are looking for a Visual Merchandise Manager, to answer the call; a team player who is dedicated to supporting our local Naval community, and operational successes on a day to day basis. You will manage the Visual Merchandising Program which includes the oversight of a team of visual merchandising personnel. At the Naval Station Everett…no two days will look the same. You and your team will positively impact our mission of serving the best customer – our activity duty and retired military, dependents and civilian patrons.

Are you ready to answer the call to support the mission; do you enjoy variety in your day to day work; are you a collaborative team player?

So, what might a “typical” day look like?

o Implement and maintain an effective Visual Merchandising Program including timely merchandise presentation assistance:

Shop set upsTechnical guidance on planogramming, displays and signing.

o Supervisor, coordinate, direct and train visual merchandising personnel. This includes providing adequate staffing, setting performance standards and evaluating performance.

o Instruct and train sales/stock associates in visual merchandising procedures, techniques, signing compliance and standards.

o You will work in conjunction with the management team on fixture layouts/installation, merchandise adjacencies, allocation of space and monitoring the floor for enhanced store standards.

o Coordinate with District Manager and District Visual Merchandising staffs in the development and planning of budget requirements.

o Aids and assists in coordination of promotional events that support our image of the “Navy Family Store”.

o Assists in store resets, renovations, and remodels when required.

The Qualifiers:

o Must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to perform job duties:

Three years of general experience, which was gained in administrative, technical, or other responsible work in understanding visual merchandising techniques, methods and skills. Show an eye for attractive displays, merchandise presentation and in-store signing.Plus two years of responsible experience which provided knowledge of visual merchandising techniques and practices; display and presentation of merchandise and signing; maintaining equipment and materials; layout and installation of fixtures; or similar work showing the above knowledge, skills and abilities in visual merchandising.

o Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

The Benefits begin DAY ONE:

We know you work hard, and cultivate the very best solutions for your family – and that’s why we offer a competitive federal salary comprehensive benefit plan.

o Medical/Vision Dental

o 401(k) Pension Plan

o Life Disability Insurance

o Sick and annual leave accruals

o Tuition reimbursement program

o Continuity of Employment Programs for Military Spouses

o Tax Free shopping, worldwide, at any Navy Exchange location

o Access to on-base amenities, including lodging, bowling, gym, movie theaters, much more (where available)

o Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Includes LifeMart Discount Savings Program

VISUAL MERCHANDISING MANAGER Total of five years of experience as follows

GENERAL EXPERIENCE Three years of experience which was gained in administrative technical or other responsible work which enabled the applicant to gain an understanding of visual merchandising techniques and methods and skills in the area of attractive display merchandise presentation and in-store signing.

OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE 1 year of related academic study above the high school level may be substituted for 9 months of experience up to a maximum of a 4-year bachelor s degree for 3 years of general experience

AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Two years of responsible experience which provided a knowledge of visual merchandising techniques and practices display and presentation of merchandise and signing maintaining equipment and materials layout and installation of fixtures and providing technical assistance or similar work which demonstrated the knowledge skills and abilities of visual merchandising display and in-store signing.