Visual Merchandising Manager

Responsibilities

• Partners with store leadership in managing product flow and visual execution while empowering the team to prioritize the customer
• Takes a forward-thinking approach to the customer experience, in-store marketing, merchandising, and fostering a creative community to drive sales and create a compelling store environment
• Mentors the team to provide a frictionless customer experience by utilizing technology to transact in the moment; prioritizes omni services through all channels to exceed customer expectations
• Promotes an inclusive environment by representing and amplifying all voices, actively seeking and advocating different perspectives
• Sets clear objectives and expectations by coaching team members on analysis of business related to visual presentation to achieve department sales goals
• Supports the Store Brand Leader in identifying and onboarding external talent; invests in internal employee engagement to retain a diverse team and fuel internal growth
• Utilizes brand resources to teach standards of product flow and merchandising; develops teams’ product knowledge to appeal to the local customer
• Manages the visual direction from planning through execution to meet Company expectations, budgets, and timeline while strategizing according to individual store characteristics
• Assesses store business using Company reporting tools to identify merchant opportunities within product placement, outfitting, and stock levels
• Plans and owns an effective shipment process utilizing reporting and business analysis to maximize new product placement on the floor and in back of house; creates strategies for replenishment and recovery of sell-through and markdowns
• Contributes to a customer-first philosophy flexing schedule to the needs of the business and supporting operations and zone coverage as needed
• Provides global product and visual feedback to Store Manager and District Manager; submits store environment photos to highlight merchandising and display updates
• Checks in with leadership to maintain communication and ensure completion of store directives and projects
• Embraces a culture of development by protecting time with direct reports and consistently delivering feedback for individual personal growth and succession planning
• Contributes to positive team morale through brand and store initiatives such as the SPARKED Journal, employee recognition, and team building activities

• Anthro brand fan
• 3+ years store visual merchandising and leadership experience
• Strong merchant skills and a history of delivering financial results
• Experience with floor planning
• Proven record of developing great talent
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the store including nights, weekends, and holidays