Assistant Manager - Visual Merchandising - Michigan Avenue

Nordstrom•Chicago, IL

2d•$45,800 - $73,200•Onsite

About The Position

The ideal Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager is a strong communicator, highly organized, and fashion-oriented. The assistant is responsible for partnering with the Visual Merchandising Manager in coaching and developing the in store visual teams, while achieving strategic company objectives and visual merchandising consistency. A day in the life… Knowledgeable in all visual merchandising strategies, and current trends to help sell product in the store and support company sales goals Ensure proper understanding of visual merchandising directives, pertaining to all departments in terms of the customer, fashion-relevant styling and be knowledgeable in current trends, to help sell product that is in store today Assist in providing support to merchandising, signing, and implementing visual merchandising direction at the highest level, with the ability to customize as appropriate to your store Ensure the successful execution of the in-store lighting program through proper installation, removal and adjustment of lighting, including promotional, general store and visual enhancement lighting Ensure all visual safety programs and protocols are followed, including shop and visual space organization Be clear and concise in communication while coaching Visual Merchandising employees for better performance, and share feedback with Visual Merchandising Manager

Requirements

Previous experience at Nordstrom in visual merchandising
Proven success in current role with a strong record of driving results
Strong organizational, delegation and follow-through skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with store manager, regional manager and other leaders

Nice To Haves

Future Visual Leader

Responsibilities

Partnering with the Visual Merchandising Manager in coaching and developing the in store visual teams, while achieving strategic company objectives and visual merchandising consistency.
Ensuring proper understanding of visual merchandising directives, pertaining to all departments in terms of the customer, fashion-relevant styling and being knowledgeable in current trends, to help sell product that is in store.
Assisting in providing support to merchandising, signing, and implementing visual merchandising direction at the highest level, with the ability to customize as appropriate to your store.
Ensuring the successful execution of the in-store lighting program through proper installation, removal and adjustment of lighting, including promotional, general store and visual enhancement lighting.
Ensuring all visual safety programs and protocols are followed, including shop and visual space organization.
Being clear and concise in communication while coaching Visual Merchandising employees for better performance, and sharing feedback with Visual Merchandising Manager.