Visual Merchandising Manager

THE JOHN VARVATOS TEAM

The heartbeat of any brand is its people. The John Varvatos culture is full of passion, creativity, and rock n roll! With many opportunities for growth and career development, we are a company that has ambitious plans for growth, and each individual plays a vital role in achieving our goals. We recognize each individual's contributions and treat each other with dignity, respect, and fairness.

THE ROLE

The Visual Merchandising Manager will be responsible for managing the John Varvatos brand aesthetic and creating a memorable customer shopping experience for the DTC channels. Executes merchandising strategies by creating and maintaining visual displays in store windows and on the sales floor. Contributes to the profitability of the stores/shops with merchandising strategies, replenishment, and inventory control efforts. Supports the production and creation of visual assets that will be shared companywide.
 
Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain a positive relationship and a clear line of communication with General Managers and store teams in the region
• Oversee and ensure the proper execution of visual and creative displays including in-store presentations and window presentations, including direct participation taking a ‘hands-on’ approach
• Support store management by providing regular training on visual merchandising and information about upcoming projects, displays and/or product pushes
• Regularly conduct store visits within the region and conduct walk-throughs with members of store management to create action plans
• Partner with General Managers to plan floor-sets, execute visual merchandising and window displays, review photos and provide feedback
• Review and apply all visual merchandising and related creative services materials
• Partner with Retail Marketing for store related events and activities
• Maintain In-Store Fixture and Fittings Package
• Support the creation and development of Visual Materials that will be distributed company-wide

Position Requirements:

• Strong work ethic and time management skills
• Position requires traversing ladders, lifting heavy objects and observing store presentations
• Strong communication (written & verbal) and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
• Google Suite knowledge preferred
• Resourceful, hands-on, and displays a sense urgency
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
• Able to manage own priorities and set own work objectives and proactively identify business issues and develop creative solutions
• Willing to travel to existing and new stores in coverage area
• Valid US Driver’s License

Education and Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant visual merchandising experience

WHAT WE STAND FOR

• RESPECT: We treat our team, customers, suppliers, partners and planet with respect, always. We speak respectfully about and to others. We respect our customer's valuable time, and each other's. We work as a unified team and respect each other's differences
• RESOLVE: We are determined and we do not give up. We follow through on our commitments. We take accountability and face challenges with enthusiasm
• RAREFIED PASSION: We act with utmost integrity. We seek to continually improve and respond to feedback. We advocate for our brand, customer and product
• REFINEMENT: We pay fanatical attention to the details that make the John Varvatos difference. We strive to be exceptional in all we do.