Visual Merchandising Specialist

Company Overview

Bashas’ is a family-owned, regional grocer that operates in Arizona, New Mexico and serves four Tribal Nations under five well-known brands including Bashas’, Food City, AJ’s Fine Foods, Eddie’s Country Store, and Bashas’ Diné supermarkets. Founded in 1932, Bashas’ has a rich history of serving Arizona families with quality products and great customer service. With more than 110 grocery stores, Bashas’ is one of the largest employers in the state and we are committed to nourishing the communities we serve through purposeful partnerships and giving centered around our vision and purpose of changing the way we eat one plate at a time.

Shared values led Bashas’ to join The Raley’s Companies in 2021 and the partnership has enhanced our core business through technological advancements, shared learning, leadership development and new offerings. With more than 21,000 team members, we are united by a higher purpose: to deliver quality offerings, exceptional service, and to do right by our people, communities, and planet.

Whether through our commitment to nutrition and wellness or Bashas’ legacy of giving back over $100 million to local communities, we strive to empower customers with transparency, education, and access to fresh, affordable, and nourishing food. We’re looking for the same kind of passionate people to join our team, grow with us and share our purpose.

Position Overview

Are you a creative problem‑solver who brings visual storytelling to life and elevates the customer experience through thoughtful merchandising? As a Visual Merchandising Specialist, you will shape how our customers experience our stores by implementing visual strategies, delivering cohesive merchandising direction, and ensuring brand consistency across all locations in your assigned area.

In this role, you’ll partner closely with District Merchandising teams, Category Management, Marketing, and Field Leadership to translate merchandising concepts into clear, actionable standards that drive sales, increase basket size, and enhance store presentation. Your work will directly impact how products are showcased, how customers shop, and how our brand comes to life in every department.

If you combine a strong design sensibility with operational know‑how — and enjoy guiding teams toward consistent, compelling in‑store execution — this is the role for you.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Visual Merchandising Execution

• Develop and implement strategic visual merchandising plans for major merchandising initiatives, including new stores and remodels.
• Provide guidance to Assistant Store Team Leaders and store teams to ensure successful execution of all visual plans.
• Support planning, coordination, and production of visual elements that enhance in‑store storytelling and overall presentation.

Visual Standards & Store Execution

• Drive store sales through consistent execution of visual merchandising directives across all departments.
• Support in creating and maintaining company‑wide merchandising standards, including the development and oversight of written execution directives.

Cross‑Functional Partnership & Store Support

• Collaborate with Category Management, Marketing, District Merchandising, and Field Leadership to ensure in‑store visuals match assortment strategies and reflect brand standards.
• Conduct regular store visits to assess visual execution, ensure adherence to standards, and optimize floor space utilization.
• Build consistency across stores through strong communication, training, and accountability to current visual merchandising tools and guidelines.

Performance Improvement & Merchandising Insights

• Analyze key merchandising reports and customer feedback to identify opportunities that improve sales, effectiveness, and the customer experience.
• Lead and evaluate market testing efforts (Test & Learn programs) to provide insights that inform new product or brand decisions.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 3+ years of merchandising or retail management experience, including visual merchandising, space optimization, or store planning.

Knowledge & Expertise

• Strong understanding of visual design and interior space planning principles.
• Knowledge of typography, color theory, and composition.
• Foundational understanding of retail operations, marketing concepts, and consumer behavior.
• Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Photoshop experience preferred

Skills & Strengths

• Strong aesthetic sensibility with the ability to build visual stories that resonate with customers.
• Skilled at influencing and persuading others to adopt new ideas and standards.
• Excellent time‑management, organization, and communication skills.
• Confident presenter with the ability to speak to both small and large groups.
• Able to manage multiple projects, adapt quickly, and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to a culture of respect and inclusion, valuing a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

Physical Demands

You may occasionally experience:

• Sitting, keyboarding, and computer work
• Color perception
• Walking and standing for extended periods
• Lifting, stocking, and store‑floor activities
• Telephone and in‑store communication

Work Environment

This role operates primarily in a in-person business office setting, with regular visits to retail grocery stores. Occasional travel — including overnight trips — may be required for store visits, meetings, or project execution. This role may require extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.