What are the responsibilities and job description for the Territory Merchandise & Visual Manager- Midwest position at KOHLS?
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT Elevates in store presentation through training and best in class merchandising and visual standards to drive sales. This role will actively coach and develop store leaders and teams to drive exceptional execution of all merchandise and visual presentation priorities and standards.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Train field associates on merchandising and visual standards to elevate in store presentation and maximize sales performance
Develop and execute merchandising and visual training platforms including hands-on in store training workshops, training video modules and digital presentations focused on teaching and training merchandising and visual standards.
Coach and train District Managers, Store managers and associates during store visits on presentation standards and strategic initiatives to elevate in-store experience and maximize sales performance.
Host weekly Merchandise Captain and District Visual Lead conference calls to teach, train and reinforce great visual and merchandising standards, recognizing outstanding execution and communicating strategic corporate initiative
Direct best in class visual and merchandise presentation through successful execution and of priorities and standards
Conducts weekly store visits in assigned Territory and Region to drive sales and identify merchandising and visual opportunities with District Manager, Store Manager and associates.
Visits top volume stores quarterly to elevate execution and consistency of Merchandise and Visual Presentation.
Competitively shops monthly to identify trends and communicate insight to Corporate
Partner with field and corporate team to deliver an exciting in store experience
Actively coach and develops field associates to drive exceptional execution of all merchandise and visual presentation priorities
Attends weekly Territory calls to provide insight on Merchandise and Visual Presentation priorities and updates.
Maintain strong partnership with the Territory Manager, Regional Manager and District Managers communicating regularly to align priorities and strategic vision.
Partner with SED Category teams on store initiatives and sets, provide feedback on in store experience and strategic direction for enhanced execution in the field.
Visit Corporate offices quarterly to build business partner relationships
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
3-5 years Merchandise Presentation or Visual Management experience in a retail environment
Strong team building and partnership skills
Detail oriented, ability to work independently. Strategic thinker / problem solver. Exceptional communication and organizational skills
Ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines
Travel up to 60% of time
Ability to lift 50 pounds on an occasional to frequent basis. Greater than 50 pounds = 1 Associate per 50 pounds
PREFERRED
3 years Retail Store Manager Experience
Proficient in Google Slides, Adobe, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
