Position Overview
Visual Merchandising Manager/Senior Specialist leads in-store visual merchandising execution and retail training to ensure consistent brand presentation, elevate customer experience, and drive sales performance across all stores.
Key Responsibilities
Visual Merchandising (70%)
- Execute and maintain visual merchandising standards across stores, ensuring alignment with global guidelines and consistent brand presentation.
- Conduct store audits and identify opportunities to improve sales, customer experience, and visual execution.
- Localize and implement VM guidelines, seasonal campaigns, and product launches in partnership with cross-functional teams.
- Support new store openings, including setup and on-site visual execution.
- Manage VM budgets, including props and graphics, ensuring cost efficiency and proper resource allocation.
- Oversee inventory and storage of VM materials, ensuring effective utilization and control.
- Develop in-store VM capabilities through coaching and on-the-job training.
Retail Training (30%)
- Design and deliver training programs focused on visual merchandising, product presentation, and store execution.
- Conduct onboarding and ongoing training sessions to elevate store team capability.
- Develop training materials and maintain training records.
- Partner with retail leaders to identify training needs and improve store performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Visual Merchandising, Design, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in visual merchandising within retail (sportswear/fashion preferred)
- Experience in retail training or coaching is a plus
- Strong understanding of store operations and consumer experience
- Proven ability to manage budgets, vendors, and multi-store execution
- Passion for sports and retail
Skills & Competencies
- Strong visual sense and attention to detail
- Effective communication and training delivery skills
- Hands-on, execution-focused, and highly collaborative
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel as needed
