Manager, Visual Merchandising

Job Overview

The Manager, Visual Merchandising enhances the customer experience through creative merchandise presentations, seasonal fashion trend statements, and three-dimensional visual displays. They refresh styles and outfit presentations frequently to engage repeat and new customers. Working closely with Style Merchandise Managers, they coordinate workload planning, new receipt placement, visual styling, and sales optimization to create a cohesive customer experience. The Manager also implements policies and procedures, guides store management on merchandising standards and techniques, and ensures promotional accuracy across the store.

• Re-establish training standards, experiences, and tools to enhance institutional skill levels
• Increase the frequency of style/outfit refreshes to excite repeat and attract new customers; test the frequency and detail of VMDs
• Foster a symbiotic partnership between the Style Merchandise Manager and Visual Manager, coordinating workload planning, new receipt placement, visual styling, and setting sales to optimize the customer experience
• Evaluate and enhance the customer’s shopping experience by strategically placing visuals in relevant areas; create captivating in-store displays that boost sales and increase store profitability
• Pay meticulous attention to detail in arranging displays and ensuring merchandise is presented in an enticing and organized manner
• Analyze reports to review business results and take appropriate action to capitalize on strengths and address deficiencies; partner with the Executive team to ensure a high level of execution
• Ensure the accuracy of promotional presentations, merchandise placement, seasonal fashion trend statements, and sales and event setups
• Coordinate selling floor fixture and merchandise moves with other Store Leaders
• Establish a high level of shortage awareness and effectiveness, ensuring the implementation of all policies and procedures
• Guide store management and support teams on merchandising standards, proper fixture utilization, and techniques
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

• Visual Merchandising Expertise: Deep understanding of visual merchandising concepts, creative presentation, and three-dimensional display techniques
• Leadership and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Foster a symbiotic partnership with Style Merchandise Managers, optimizing workload planning and visual styling
• Training and Development: Ability to re-establish training standards and enhance institutional skill levels; guide and coach colleagues to uphold high visual standards and inspire a cohesive team focused on visual excellence
• Strategic Thinking: Analytical skills to evaluate business reports, make strategic decisions, and capitalize on strengths while addressing deficiencies
• Customer Focus: Enhance the customer experience by strategically placing visual elements to inspire and engage both repeat and new customers
• Passion for Retail: Genuine passion for the retail industry, staying updated on industry trends and seeking continuous improvement in the in-store experience
• Adaptability: Able to adapt quickly to changing fashion trends and market preferences, adjusting visual strategies accordingly
• Recruitment: Effectively recruit generalists with relevant experience, creative talent, and a focus on visual execution and style inspiration
• Coordination and Communication: Coordinate with other Store Leaders for selling floor fixtures and merchandise moves; communicate effectively to guide store management and support teams on merchandising standards, policies, and procedures
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy in promotional presentations, merchandise placement, seasonal fashion trend statements, and sales and event setups
• Shortage Awareness: Establish and maintain a high level of shortage awareness and effectiveness, implementing loss prevention policies and procedures

• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged…