Visual Merchandising District Manager – Mid Atlantic
Kering - Chicago, Illinois
Role Mission
The Visual Merchandising District Manager – Mid-Atlantic ensures the value added approach of visual display to attract consumers, optimize business and increase market share. While reporting to the Visual Director, leads collaboration with the Retail District Manager of Mid-Atlantic. This is to ensure the best synergy of visual directives and business needs. Ensure consistency across district. Empowers and drives team towards commitment to excellence in display and collaboration with Retail network.
Key Accountabilities
- Follow all visual directives via photographs /company Visual Campaign Book when executing store set-ups and empowers team to adapt/substitute in a brand appropriate manner to make Visual Merchandising suitable to regional needs;
- Provide Powerpoint recaps from all store visits to be shared with Company Headquarters in Italy ;
- Implement and maintain visual displays/merchandising to ensure maximize store business;
- Ongoing training of Visual Ambassadors and Store Managers in visual merchandising standards in line with Retail Excellence objectives;
- Co-ordinates windows, merchandising and special events throughout region;
- Remain aware of the competition in retail/visual industry standards in the marketplace;
- Partner with Retail District Managers and Store Managers to effectively support current business trends with visual needs as they arise;
- Travel required throughout district to support visual needs;
- Manage expenses such as travel, materials and freelancers as budgeted by corporate team.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 3 years professional experience in Visual Merchandising with at least 2 years managing a team;
- Must be very flexible with hours of work and be comfortable with ever changing priorities in a fast paced environment;
- Available to work adhoc overnights and weekends to meet urgent deadlines;
- Experience shaping point of view with information and opinions from various sources;
- Comfortable working with ambiguity and across different cultures and management styles;
- Strong attention to detail and passion to work quickly/efficiently to meet deadlines;
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines;
- Candidate should be open to regular travel as needed within the Mid Atlantic to support the visual team as needed. Adhoc travel at short notice may be required several times throughout the year;
- Proficiency with Powerpoint and basic photography skills;
- Multi store experience preferred but not required
EOE M/D/F/V
Posted: 30+ days ago
About Kering
Who we are Kering is a growing Group of 20 high-profile, profitable brands that create apparel and accessories for the luxury and sport & lifestyle markets. Luxury: Gu... more
