Field Visual & Merchandising Trainer - Washington, DC

Job Description

Job Description

At Tatte, we strive to Inspire, Care for, and Nurture Life. Every Day. Sharing that mission, Tatte’s Visual & Merchandising department leads and supports the visual presentation and merchandising of all our cafés. Our aim is to work alongside our café management and teams to create beautiful and inviting spaces that continually inspire and engage our guests.

Why Tatte

Our Visual & Merchandising team plays a key role in bringing the Tatte brand to life. By partnering with café teams, we create inspiring environments that enhance the guest experience while maintaining the visual standards that define our cafés.

The Role

As the Field Visual Merchandiser Trainer, you will help ensure visual & merchandising standards are met day to day and support the execution of seasonal rollouts and brand initiatives throughout our DC market cafés. You will work directly with our café managers to maintain inspiring café environments and displays while training front of house teams on visual merchandising best practices and standards. This position reports to the Visual Field Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Works with market leaders to create consistent brand experiences, maintain inviting, beautiful, and shoppable café environments, and build accountability to visual merchandising standards and practices in the market
• Teaches visual merchandising standards and best practices to field and café management, as well as hourly team members, to improve visual merchandising knowledge and skills
• Supports continuous learning of visual merchandising and helps close knowledge gaps by holding market training sessions and providing hands-on coaching experiences in the cafés
• Facilitates and validates the implementation of visual merchandising initiatives, including seasonal rollouts, product transitions, and events/promotions
• Conducts effective café visits and audits across the market and provides post-visit recaps summarizing observations and memorializing any work and coaching provided
• Provides feedback to the Senior Visual & Merchandising Manager and Chief Concept Officer to better understand product sales and movement in the market, and contributes solutions that maximize guest engagement and drive business opportunity
• Assists the Visual Field Manager in creating store and display schematics
• Oversees market landscaping and floral display programs

Qualifications & Experience

• 1 to 2 years experience in visual merchandising and/or interior design preferred
• Appreciation for the Tatte brand and our visual priorities as a company
• The ability to lead, influence, solve problems, and work with all levels in the organization and in a cross-functional environment
• Demonstrated coaching, mentoring, and people development skills
• A high level of written, verbal, and communication skill to relay information, ideas, procedures, and processes that result in positive and effective working relationships
• Resourceful and a self-starter, works well independently as well as part of a team
• An expert ability to think systemically and strategically and execute tactically; very organized and detail-oriented
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) and Microsoft Office preferred

Essential Functions / Working Conditions

• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a van
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays if needed
• Lifting and moving material weighing up to 40 pounds
• Bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head

Our Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay: Starts at $25+/hour, depending on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• Transportation benefits
• Free mental health support
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted meals and complimentary beverages
• An inclusive community that offers potential for growth

Learn more about us at tattebakery.com.

Join us on our journey to create something special!

Please note that Tatte is an E-Verify employer.