Starting salary : $29.81 / hr-$31.25 / hr
- The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.
Position Overview :
Reporting to the Area Manager and General Managers, the Visual Area Manager will provide solutions to store specific visual and merchandising challenges using brand standards and corporate visual guidelines to maintain brand integrity. The Visual Merchandise Area Manager will adapt corporate visual direction based on individual store need and inventory levels and drives sales through strategic merchandise placement and compelling displays.
Key Responsibilities :
Creates, orders, train and maintain brand standards for visual presentation, cleanliness and organization throughout the store to ensure a consistent customer experience.Plan and execute new item deliveries to ensure they are quickly placed and all garments are represented on the floor in full size runs with proper signage where needed.Partner with corporate to create, prepare for and implement seasonal merchandising presentations and manage new visual merchandising initiatives.Strong understanding of company plans, to create Monthly Planning with Store Managers / GM for layout & In-store presentationPartner with management to monitor merchandise sell through and replenishment utilizing sales reports.Partner with store management on key visual merchandising decisions that have an impact on store workload and sales.Ensure visually appealing and brand appropriate displays are created and updated to drive sell through and maximize the business.Ensure lighting and signage is to company standard to highlight merchandise and display.Support store management to ensure all store objectives are met (i.e. : customer service, operational initiatives, etc.).Manage customer needs and exceed expectations by utilizing the UNIQLO service standard, following the UNIQLO Fundamental Principles and saying the 6 standard phrases.Provide product and brand knowledge to employees and customers.Exemplify and enforce company policy and procedure.Assist with special projects as assigned by management.Partner with Store Managers, and Corporate Visual Managers to identify and resolve issues in the store.Manages VMD in-store presentation budget and find most cost effective ways to control budgetMaintain the highest in store visual standards across entire areaShare best practices from your area stores to total companyRequired Skills and Abilities :
Proven visual merchandising ability within a high volume vertical retailer- at least 3 years experienceCreate and direct visual merchandising displays, manage priorities and execute initiativesAttention to detailStrong time management and organizational skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsUnderstand, interpret, and delegate based on HQ visual merchandising tools and directionOffer solutions to store specific visual and merchandising challenges using brand standards and HQ direction as a guidelineAbility to identify potential Visual Merchandising opportunities and provide creative solutionsProven ability to create teams and partnershipsAbility to train and develop a teamLeads by example and is hands onPositive and professional attitude, is flexible and adaptableAbility to prioritize tasks and react to changing prioritiesAbility to effectively communicate with customers and store personnelPhysical Requirements :
Lift and carry up to 50 lbsAbility to stand for long periods of time, read computer terminals, push, pull or move objects of at least 25 poundsAbility to effectively maneuver around sales floor and stockroom by repetitive bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, and climbingSchedule Requirements :
Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the business needs, including evenings and weekendsOvernights will be necessary in this position.Relocation may be required based on business needsCar not mandatory but preferable for this rollExperience :
High School Diploma or GED required3 - 4 years retail visual merchandising or display experiencePosition Overview :
Reporting to the Area Manager and General Managers, the Visual Area Manager will provide solutions to store specific visual and merchandising challenges using brand standards and corporate visual guidelines to maintain brand integrity. The Visual Merchandise Area Manager will adapt corporate visual direction based on individual store need and inventory levels and drives sales through strategic merchandise placement and compelling displays.
Key Responsibilities :
Creates, orders, train and maintain brand standards for visual presentation, cleanliness and organization throughout the store to ensure a consistent customer experience.Plan and execute new item deliveries to ensure they are quickly placed and all garments are represented on the floor in full size runs with proper signage where needed.Partner with corporate to create, prepare for and implement seasonal merchandising presentations and manage new visual merchandising initiatives.Strong understanding of company plans, to create Monthly Planning with Store Managers / GM for layout & In-store presentationPartner with management to monitor merchandise sell through and replenishment utilizing sales reports.Partner with store management on key visual merchandising decisions that have an impact on store workload and sales.Ensure visually appealing and brand appropriate displays are created and updated to drive sell through and maximize the business.Ensure lighting and signage is to company standard to highlight merchandise and display.Support store management to ensure all store objectives are met (i.e. : customer service, operational initiatives, etc.).Manage customer needs and exceed expectations by utilizing the UNIQLO service standard, following the UNIQLO Fundamental Principles and saying the 6 standard phrases.Provide product and brand knowledge to employees and customers.Exemplify and enforce company policy and procedure.Assist with special projects as assigned by management.Partner with Store Managers, and Corporate Visual Managers to identify and resolve issues in the store.Manages VMD in-store presentation budget and find most cost effective ways to control budgetMaintain the highest in store visual standards across entire areaShare best practices from your area stores to total companyRequired Skills and Abilities :
Proven visual merchandising ability within a high volume vertical retailer- at least 3 years experienceCreate and direct visual merchandising displays, manage priorities and execute initiativesAttention to detailStrong time management and organizational skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsUnderstand, interpret, and delegate based on HQ visual merchandising tools and directionOffer solutions to store specific visual and merchandising challenges using brand standards and HQ direction as a guidelineAbility to identify potential Visual Merchandising opportunities and provide creative solutionsProven ability to create teams and partnershipsAbility to train and develop a teamLeads by example and is hands onPositive and professional attitude, is flexible and adaptableAbility to prioritize tasks and react to changing prioritiesAbility to effectively communicate with customers and store personnelPhysical Requirements :
Lift and carry up to 50 lbsAbility to stand for long periods of time, read computer terminals, push, pull or move objects of at least 25 poundsAbility to effectively maneuver around sales floor and stockroom by repetitive bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, and climbingSchedule Requirements :
Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the business needs, including evenings and weekendsOvernights will be necessary in this position.Relocation may be required based on business needsCar not mandatory but preferable for this rollExperience :
High School Diploma or GED required3 - 4 years retail visual merchandising or display experienceThe Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic / civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Salary : $30 - $31
