Senior Visual Merchandiser
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Job Location:
Freeport, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcomeboth here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive.
Position Purpose:
The Senior Visual Merchandiser brings the Brands merchandise vision to life in stores by creating compelling product presentations that elevate the customer experience and drive top line sales growth and profitability. This role develops floor and fixture plansfor high volume categories customer-facing content strategies and selling presentations that support bothcorporatemerchandising strategy and retail-specific goals across all store locations. By creating and communicating holistic visual directives the Senior Visual Merchandiser ensures consistent representation of the L.brand through unified product presentations andevoking emotional connection in retail and outlet stores.
This position is based in and sits in our beautiful HQlocatedin Freeport Maine and is not a remote role.
Responsibilities:
Develop product placement plans in support of Merchandise Strategy for assigned merchandise groups / stores
Plancoordinateand collaborate with merchandising and inventory partners throughout the Visual Priority Process
Support creationand implementation ofcreative and innovative big ideas that amplify visual presentation initiatives in stores in line with our omni-channel Commercial Planning Process and within budget
Develop and produce Floor Set directives that drive consistent execution across stores
Owns & Develops Overview Sections of Trail Guideourmonthlyinternal store direction publicationto communicate strategy to stores
Communicate clear and actionable feedback to storesregardingmerchandise strategy contingencyplansand vision
Collaborate on and influence customer facing messaging on Retail signs graphics photography requestsand other content locations to ensure it best enhances the customer experience
Create signage and graphics requests for assigned merchandise groups
Participate in content-focused Commercial Planning milestones to align influence and advocate for Retail content needs
Participate in the Visual process associated with New Store Openings Store Remodels and Retail Projects
Promote Retail Visual Merchandising as a profit center contributor; advocate and educatechannelpartners of the importance of the Visual Merchandising function
Stay abreast of market trends through competitive shopping on a regular basis
Collaborate with the Design Project Manager and Visual Leaders on new fixture development
Remain knowledgeable of the business through Pre-planning In-seasonand Post-season analysis; understand that quick reaction to business needs iscommon practice
May supervisedevelopand mentor Visual Merchandisers inall ofthe above responsibilities
Core member of outlet VLTacross functional group thatleads strategy of outletpromotion and execution
Performadditionalrelated responsibilities as requested
Health and Safety Requirement: Every employeeis responsible forcontributing to a safe and healthy workplace.Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership and conducting work in a safe manner.Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors evaluate risk and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels.
Education Level: 4-YearBachelorsDegree
Years of Experience: 5 years
Skills and Qualifications:
Lives within a commutable distance to Freeport Maine for this in-office role based in our HQ; minimum 3 days on site
Exceptional creative and visualtalent
Demonstrated retail store experience
Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines
Detail oriented and driven to finding process efficiencies
High quality standards detail orientation
Self-starter; highly motivated and a sense of urgency
Demonstrates Growth Mindset
Strong balance of creative presentation skills and results orientation
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to think independently
Excellent organization skills
Collaborative orientation team player
Microsoft Suite skills
Adobe Illustrator/InDesign/Photoshop experience preferred
Ability to travel periodicallyincluding overnights and weekendsto retail and outlet locations for visual execution and to support business needs
If you care about the outdoors joining is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.
If your experience looks a little different from what weve identified and you think youd be great at this role wed love to learn more about you! At we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote belonging.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Project / Program Management
- Time Management
- Fashion Retail
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Node.js
- Retail Sales
- Android
- Guest Services
- Merchandising
- Strategic Planning
