Visual Manager- Northbrook

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* Job Description:

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* WHO WE ARE:

** Since 1907, Neiman Marcus has been a leader in luxury retail, providing a uniquely curated product assortment, unparalleled services and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary. Known for creating Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional experiences, Neiman Marcus has a rich history as a brand builder, bringing together the world's top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations.

We serve customers across our stores, digital channels and through remote selling. Neiman Marcus is part of Exemplar Luxury Group, the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences.  For more information, visit  or follow the brand on Instagram,  You Tube and Linked In.  
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* YOU WILL BE:

** As the Store Visual Manager, Visual Excellence, you will implement the visual strategy within your flagship store and report to the Director, Visual Merchandising. As a strategic partner, you will lead the execution of seasonal directives and concepts, merchandising guidelines, styling, and merchandising standards along with brand partner installations. You'll lead the development of the visual stylists to create an inspiring environment including merchandising and visual installations, contributing to our client experience.

You will collaborate with functional partners, including corporate creative teams, regional teams, and store leaders to increase sales, productivity, and profitability.  
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* WHAT YOU WILL DO:

*** Develop the store visual stylists by communicating clear direction and timelines, reviewing quality of work, providing feedback and recognition. Ensure all store signing is current, keep mannequin presentations current, maintain weekly beauty set up's, and implement photo assignments.
* Recruit talent for open roles, retain talent and develop a bench for future growth in partnership with Visual Director.
* Promote a customer-centric culture with performance in stores and through collaboration
* Build relationships across multiple levels within and outside the organization, including store and corporate teams. Functional partners include, store leadership, brand experience, sales excellence, brand partners, and operations
* Work with regional visual and complete seasonal and monthly creative directives,e.g. (Holiday campaigns, store windows, in-store installations, mannequin styling)
* Oversee the accountability of daily store standards including signage, loss prevention protection standards, overall floor maintenance and stock fill in, in partnership with store leaders and brand partners
* Communicate and follow up on brand partner merchandising guidelines, including monthly floor sets, photo review and daily maintenance, in partnership with store leaders and selling team members.
* Manage the store visual supply budget, including store supplies and projects in partnership with the Sr RPSO
* Ensure calendar timelines are met
* Weekly store walk through with General Manager and attend all leadership meetings  
** WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
*** 3+ years of visual experience
* 2+ leadership experience
* Be able to partner with all levels and areas of the organization, establish close working relationships, and support for improvement opportunities
* Can identify operational improvement opportunities and work with others to identify solutions
* Be able to propel advancement
* Provide business expertise
* Previous experience navigating complex business problems, collaborating with leads across multiple departments, presenting at the executive level. Implementing large-scale projects for your store
* Advanced proficiency with MS Excel and Power Point
* Certain roles may require standing, bending, climbing…