Sr. Manager, Visual Merchandising

Location: Mount Horeb

Position Overview:

Duluth Trading Company is a solution-driven workwear Company for get-it-done guys and gals. Duluth Trading Company’s growth continues to outpace the industry, and we value the entrepreneurial spirit that brings out the best in our employees. We are seeking an individual with a get-it-done spirit to lead our visual merchandising team.

The Senior Manager of Visual Merchandising is responsible for overseeing the visual merchandising team to create compelling store layouts that align with key business strategies.  This individual will manage all directives, seasonal and regional merchandising updates, new product launches, and promotional support for the retail division. This position reports into the merchandising organization and partners with the Creative Execution teams to support pre-planning through execution of retail floorsets, remodels, and concept stores.

This role bridges the gap between the merchandising strategy and creative execution. Position Details:
Work Environment:

At Duluth Trading Company, we value face-to-face interactions that foster our culture of learning, creativity, and teamwork. The role is based at our headquarters near Madison, WI. You will work in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays if you prefer.

What You’ll Do:

Ensure a compelling customer experience by continually improving the visual merchandising for the brand

Highly Collaborative role works closely with Marketing, Product, Merchandising, Inventory, Creative and Operations to set goals, prioritize spend, and to support each seasonal reset within all new store, comp store, and concept locations

Work hand in hand with Merchandising to build Retail assortments that align to brand strategy and are scalable for varying store formats and sizes

Partner with Creative Execution team on Retail graphics needs including the use of the online signage ordering platform (SGMS)
Manage the use and efficiency of the Visual Lab Partner with Creative Execution on Visual Lab sample needs

Ensure projects are within approved budgets, meet scheduled completion dates, and adheres to Duluth’s expectations of quality and excellence

Leads the Visual Merchandising team directing work, assigning tasks, prioritizing projects, ensuring all Visual Merchandising direction is clear and effective

Create new and unexpected visual merchandising experiences in key doors, providing comprehensive plans, and on-site training to support maximum impact at retail

Provide direction to Retail leadership on reinforced visual standards, training curriculum, new store set-ups, and regional and seasonal VM Bootcamps Responsible for updating and maintaining the seasonal Visual & Signage guide providing clear merchandising direction to the field staff

Initiates concepting and partners with Environmental Design on planning for fixtures, mannequins, displays, and found objects to support key campaigns and brand looks

Responsible for creating & presenting presentations to Executives and External Partners of Seasonal Resets and Visual Tests Familiar with competitive landscape, conducts seasonal comparison shop for inspirational and aspirational trends, identifying opportunities for Duluth Trading Stores to drive sales through visual enhancements

Process-oriented, with ability to flex from high-level strategy to fine attention to detail

Ability to influence and develop relationships with partners at all levels including executive and senior leadership

Develop team through regular check-ins, goal review, recognition, and coaching to build bench strength and succession planning

Work with 3rd Party Vendor suppliers as needed

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Merchandising, or a related field - Equivalent work experience will be considered7+ Years of experience 3+ Years of management experience Demonstrated experience in visual merchandising and leadership in omni channel retail

Strong understanding of what it means to be a Brand and how to bring that to life in retail

Fluent in contemporary environmental and experiential visual merchandising trends

Focus and drive delivery – have a strong track record of…