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**Visual Merchandiser**
at Cresco Labs Fort Lauderdale, FL ****COMPANY OVERVIEW****
Recently named one of *Entrepreneur* magazines Top 100 Cannabis Leaders, Cresco Labs is one of the largest vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis operators in the United States. Cresco is built to become the most important company in the cannabis industry by combining the most strategic geographic footprint with one of the leading distribution platforms in North America. Employing a consumer-packaged goods (CPG) approach to cannabis, Crescos house of brands is designed to meet the needs of all consumer segments and includes some of the most recognized and trusted national brands including Cresco, Remedi and Mindys, a line of edibles created by James Beard Award-winning chef Mindy Segal. Sunnyside*, Crescos national dispensary brand is a wellness-focused retailer designed to build trust, education and convenience for both existing and new cannabis consumers. Recognizing that the cannabis industry is poised to become one of the leading job creators in the country, Cresco has launched the industrys first national comprehensive Social Equity and Educational Development (SEED) initiative designed to ensure that all members of society have the skills, knowledge and opportunity to work in and own businesses in the cannabis industry.
****MISSION STATEMENT****
At Cresco, we aim to lead the nations cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.
**JOB SUMMARY**
The Visual Merchandiser is responsible for overseeing the creative publication of visual schematics in Sunnyside locations in Florida. This role is accountable for shaping the stores environment that aligns with the brands identity and mission statement with appealing design and creative visual concepts and merchandising. The Visual Merchandiser will assist the Director of Retail Marketing in signage, floor plan displays, and in-store activations that align with company strategy and lead the execution of all in-store merchandising including:
* Executing visual merchandising strategy (cannabis products and accessories) - Key fixtures, Impulse buy fixtures, Signage
* Training store staff in visual merchandising basics
* Facilitate cross-functional relationships to influence business decisions with thoughtful feedback to all key partners
* Collaborating across teams to build plan-o-gram for displaying merchandise, accessories and in-store activations
* Ensuring adherence to visual plans by conducting store visits as the ambassador of visual standards, and follow up on execution
* Creating displays that are creative, on-trend, and appealing
* Assisting with new, remodeled and rebranded stores, in partnership with Store Development and Operations Furniture, Brand moments, Signage, Seasonal Dcor, fixture placement and merchandising direction
**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS**
* 4-5 years experiences creating visual merchandising communication in a retail environment
* Ability to self-manage, adapt to change, re-prioritize and adjust deadlines able to be self-directed and work without supervision
* Open to working off-hours on special project assignments, and travel as needed
* Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and projects with the ability to be a creative problem solver
* Up-to-date on industry trends, best practices, and market trends with previous experience in merchandising preferred
* Strong computer skills with experience in design software preferred
* Strict adherence to cannabis industry guidelines
* Ability to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 25-30 pounds
* Strict adherence to differing cannabis industry guidelines across multiple states
* BA/BS preferred
**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**
* Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
* Must comply with all legal or
d company regulations for working in the industry
*Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.*
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