Visual Merchandising Associate Manager, Wholesale

Visual Merchandising Associate Manager, Wholesale (Contract)

6-Month Contract | Boston-Based | Hybrid (In-Office Required)

Start Target:
Early February

We’re partnering with a global sports lifestyle brand to bring on a Visual Merchandising Associate Manager to support wholesale visual merchandising initiatives across North America. This is a hands‑on, execution‑focused contract role supporting national wholesale accounts, cross‑functional partners, and large‑scale retail rollouts.

This role sits within a high‑performing visual merchandising team and will work closely with Creative, Operations, and external partners to ensure brand consistency, strong sell‑in, and effective sell‑through at the wholesale level.

• Support the execution of visual merchandising concepts, experiences, and in‑store environments across assigned wholesale accounts
• Partner with Creative and Operations teams to brief and deliver visual assets, graphics, fixtures, and shop‑in‑shop elements
• Help manage maintenance, refresh, and rollout schedules for wholesale doors and visual installations
• Coordinate with third‑party VM partners on large‑scale installations and market‑specific initiatives
• Support showroom setups, account presentations, and special projects tied to wholesale meetings and events

• Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring wholesale environments align with broader brand standards and consumer expectations
• Apply brand guidelines thoughtfully across wholesale retail formats and door clusters
• Maintain awareness of competitive landscape, consumer behavior, and current visual merchandising trends

• Use sell‑thru data, key investments, and performance insights to inform visual presentation decisions
• Support reporting and recaps from market visits, installations, and wholesale rollouts
• Leverage visual merchandising tools and software to assist with floor set planning, heat mapping, and SKU productivity insights

• 3+ years of experience in visual merchandising, ideally with exposure to wholesale environments
• Experience supporting regional or corporate‑level VM initiatives preferred
• Strong understanding of retail presentation, fixture layouts, graphics, and visual storytelling
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Ability to visualize and communicate concepts for 3D retail environments
• Familiarity with VM or floor planning software is a plus but not required
• Strong collaboration skills and comfort working cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects at once
• Willingness to travel occasionally and support installations that may include limited weekend work
• Boston‑based role with required in‑office presence
• Occasional travel and weekend work depending on project needs
• Hands‑on role supporting active wholesale accounts and retail rollouts
• Contract role with immediate impact and visibility across the business

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