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Visual Merchandising Manager
Job in
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-08-03
Listing for:
Zimmermann
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-03
Job specializations:
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Retail
Merchandising, Retail Marketing, Retail & Store Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Implement and maintain visual merchandising strategies to achieve exceptional presentation standards across the US region.
- Apply industry best practice and emerging trends to deliver confident, commercially effective visual strategies.
- Develop and execute seasonally relevant merchandising plans that drive sales.
- Travel interstate as required to support store openings and training.
- Implement and maintain visual merchandising strategies to achieve exceptional presentation standards across the US region.
- Apply industry best practice and emerging trends to deliver confident, commercially effective visual strategies.
- Develop and execute seasonally relevant merchandising plans that drive sales.
- Travel interstate as required to support store openings and training.
- Define seasonal vision and styling direction for the US region.
- Communicate clear seasonal direction to the US VM team.
- Analyze sales performance, budgets and sell‑through to inform floor moves and optimize product placement.
- Collaborate with Buying and Planning teams to ensure aligned and effective merchandising plans.
- Produce RTW & Accessories floor plans for all US retail product launches.
- Develop launch window and mannequin concepts for approval, balancing local and national business needs.
- Review performance and refine visual direction as required.
- Design elevated and achievable window and mannequin directives that reflect the brand’s seasonal vision.
- Plan and deliver fortnightly window updates aligned to commercial priorities.
- Communicate window direction via weekly VM summaries.
- Evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Oversee interior and exterior visual standards across all US region.
- Ensure store environments support a luxury client experience, including cleanliness, lighting, scent, music, furniture & fixtures.
- Develop and deliver garment presentation guidelines aligned with seasonal direction.
- Conduct regular store visits to support and train retail teams and ensure brand standards are consistently met.
- Provide visible leadership and act as a role model for brand and behavioral standards.
- Coach and motivate team members to achieve their full potential.
- Collaborate with Retail Management to identify succession opportunities for team members interested in VM.
- Foster an inclusive, positive and high‑performing team culture.
- Deliver tailored in‑store VM training aligned to individual store needs.
- Maintain ongoing communication with Regional and Store Managers to support capability development.
- Lead and evolve the Visual Merchandising Captain Program to build VM capability within retail teams.
- Develop and maintain strong, trusting relationships with all US Regional Retail Managers and Field Trainers, and collaborate to improve performance.
- Lead, coach and develop the VM team to ensure consistent execution and professional growth.
- Identify and implement succession planning initiatives.
- Promote a collaborative, results‑driven and inclusive working environment.
- Deliver ongoing feedback and development support through regular store and team engagement.
- Manage the US VM budget, including annual submission and ongoing expenditure tracking.
- Maintain and update VM policies, procedures and training resources.
- Develop clear, concise weekly communications covering VM direction, product and delivery updates.
- Manage the pilot store setup for new product launches.
- Plan and submit weekly store visit schedules.
- Review weekly reporting to understand performance of the US region.
- Uphold all occupational health and safety policies and non‑negotiable standards.
- Ensure incidents are reported promptly and appropriately to the Retail Director and HR.
1. Visual Standards Compliance
- 100% of stores meeting brand visual standards as measured through VM audits, store visits, and visual reporting.
- Sales performance vs prior period or benchmark following major floor moves, launches, or window changes.
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