Area Visual Merchandiser - Cotton On Lenox Square Mega

Cotton On Group•Atlanta, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Born in Australia, loved around the world. At Cotton On, we know good style goes well beyond what's in your wardrobe. We’re here to inspire, spark joy and bolster self-expression and creativity. We want our community to feel seen, heard and celebrated, and as a brand, we want to use our voice to make a positive difference in people's lives. We’re playfully rebellious, always optimistic, and driven to do good things together. Join our world and help shape the future of our brand. As the Area Visual Manager is responsible for leading and supporting Field Visual Merchandisers and store teams to bring our brand vision to life within their region. You will lead the execution of visual merchandising initiatives that engage and inspire our edit customer, ensuring consistent and impactful shopping experiences that drive commercial success. By maintaining Brand DNA and amplifying visual storytelling, you will create a cohesive in-store environment for our customers. Through leadership, coaching, and collaboration, you will empower store teams to confidently deliver visual excellence, building a culture of creativity, commercial agility, and ownership in visual presentation.

Requirements

Minimum 2-3 years' experience in visual merchandising, preferably within the retail industry
Proven ability to create, communicate, and implement visual concepts across multiple store locations
Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate visual merchandising into business results
Exceptional and clear communication skills
Positive "above the line" attitude with the ability to motivate and inspire others
Flexible and thrives on challenge and change
Embodies the company values with high trust, integrity, and honesty
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
Ability to lead a team to deliver visual excellence across all store locations
Knowledge of our brand DNA and the ability to execute a cohesive customer experience
Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Responsibilities

Lead the execution of brand VM direction across the area, ensuring alignment with national directives and showcasing newness in every shop.
Oversee and support Store Teams in executing visual standards that amplify the big idea and key outfits, enhancing brand identity and commercial performance.
Drive consistency in visual merchandising across all shops, ensuring clear sight-lines to hero products and key outfit storytelling.
Influence and support store teams to create impactful shopping experiences that drive traffic and convert customers in-store.
Partner with District & State Field Visual Merchandising Manager to deliver visual merchandising plans that maximise customer engagement and commercial impact.
Set priorities for the team based on operating rhythm expectations and business needs, ensuring a structured and effective approach to visual execution.
Champion and protect brand DNA and identity, ensuring consistent visual execution across all stores.
Amplify in-store experiences by ensuring the big idea is clearly presented and storytelling is engaging and impactful.
Ensure creative elements, POS, and fixture flow contribute to a seamless and engaging customer journey.
Drive visual merchandising initiatives that enhance customer engagement, increase ATV, and boost conversion rates.
Ensure shops connect through cohesive storytelling, clear sight-lines, and impactful visual touchpoints.
Maintain safety standards by ensuring all visual displays are secure and customer pathways are clear.
Utilise data and insights to make informed visual merchandising decisions that build the customer basket and drive ATV and multi through effective brand VM principles.
Analyse area sales performance and adjust visual actions to optimise product placement, fixture flow, and category performance.
Ensure VM initiatives effectively support trade actions, including seasonal launches, markdowns, and promotional events, while maintaining brand vm guidelines.
Maintain competitive awareness to showcase news, keep key looks fresh, and set us apart from others.
Collaborate with the District Visual Manager and State Field VM Manager to adapt and localise visual actions based on region-specific needs and sales performance.
Lead, coach, and develop Store Teams, ensuring they confidently implement the big idea and amplify key outfits in every shop.
Provide regular coaching, training, and feedback to store teams to build visual merchandising capability and maintain high brand standards.
Drive ownership and pride in visual presentation by encouraging initiative within the framework.
Drive team engagement by recognizing high performance and providing continuous learning opportunities.