Associate Store Manager- Visual Merchandising & Product
About The Position
L.L.Bean is seeking an Associate Store Manager to lead visual merchandising and product presentation at its Ulster Ave store in Kingston, New York. The role brings the brand to life through compelling merchandise presentations and visual execution throughout the store. It drives department performance by responding quickly to business results, delivering a high-quality customer experience, and upholding L.L.Bean’s brand, culture, mission, and core values. The store’s sales volume is $4–6 million. The Associate Store Manager leads operational execution, visual and promotional initiatives, multi-channel services, and the development of store employees. The role also promotes a safe and healthy workplace by modeling safe practices, evaluating risks, and helping reduce risks to acceptable levels.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of retail management experience with a retailer of relevant traffic and sales volume.
- Visual leadership experience with an apparel retailer.
- Experience across retail leadership, customer service, operations, floor sets, and visual merchandising.
- Strong business acumen and ability to achieve sales and service goals.
- Proven leadership skills and ability to develop and motivate employees.
- Established time-management and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build strong partnerships and collaborate to achieve goals.
- Ability to maintain enthusiasm, motivation, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Deliver legendary, world-class customer service.
- Ensure operational execution in the store follows established standard operating procedures.
- Lead price changes, replenishment, floor-set changes, and visual, promotional, and marketing initiatives.
- Oversee execution of multi-channel services to deliver excellent customer service.
- Recommend hiring plans and strategies.
- Help recruit, hire, train, and develop store talent.
- Address employee issues and conflicts, and provide feedback, coaching, and development opportunities.
- Lead and execute compliance with Loss Prevention policies and procedures.
- Promote workplace health and safety by modeling safe behaviors, evaluating risk, and ensuring risks are reduced to acceptable levels.
Benefits
- Benefits package with programs and perks designed to support health and financial goals.
- Programs and support intended to promote work-life balance and time to recharge outdoors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
