Job Description

As a Regional Visual Merchandiser (VM), you train and guide retail teams to execute market leading retail experiences. You deliver monthly directives that detail floor layouts, product presentation and marketing strategies that reinforce our brand vision. You partner cross-functionally to bring seasonal direction to life at retail, while providing feedback to the Merchandising, Allocations, Marketing and Store Design teams on how we can evolve.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with VM Planners to develop and evolve VM directives
• Developing a regular communication cadence and feedback structure with the retail teams and Regional Managers
• Partnering with VM Planners to plan and execute New Store Openings(NSO) strategy
• Visiting local markets on a regular basis and travelling to other sites as required to support with NSOs
• Conducting quarterly market visits to coach, mentor, and provide feedback
• Leading inspirational training sessions for NSOs, season launches and capsule releases
• Upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing

Requirements

• University degree in Visual Merchandising, Art & Design, Marketing or Business Management
• 4+ years’ Visual Merchandising experience with outdoor or sportwear apparel, including 2 years’ experience leading a team or overseeing a region
• Experience managing a budget with strong organizational skills
• Excellent planning, organizational and project management skills
• Creative problem solver, flexible in developing strategic solutions
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Passionate about Visual Merchandising and keen to progress with a career in retail
• Enthusiastic and creative with a flair for design and color, with an eye for detail and an interest in popular culture and current trends
• Strong understanding of the active apparel market within the outdoor industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 & have experience with Adobe Create Suite
• Willing and able to travel as required up to 70% of your time

Benefits

• No benefits