FP Movement Assistant Visual Manager

FP Movement•Burlington, VT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Visual Manager supports the selling, service, and operations of the store with an emphasis on merchandising and display to achieve an inspiring and dynamic visual experience and environment for the customer that is founded on fitness, wellness and happiness. This role involves acting as a brand ambassador, creating engaging visual experiences, involving the team in selling and visual initiatives, and taking a forward-thinking approach to customer experience through in-store marketing, merchandising, display, and outfitting. The Assistant Visual Manager also supports event programming, delivers seamless omni-channel shopping experiences, trains the team on store processes and standards, and participates as manager-on-duty. Additionally, the role includes supporting recruiting and onboarding, assessing sales forecasting, managing scheduling and payroll, analyzing business opportunities, collaborating on shipment processing and product placement, adhering to safety standards, and upholding company policies. Communication and relationships are key, fostering an inclusive environment, responding to interoffice communication, providing global insight, and supporting team development.

Requirements

1+ years store Visual Merchandising and Leadership experience
Passion for FP Movement and/or connection to the local fitness community
Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the store including nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

Acts as a brand ambassador and reflects the company values; partners with the leadership team on the creation of an engaging visual experience that appeals to the FP Movement customer
Involves entire team in selling and visual initiatives that enhance the customer experience; encourages the team to build lasting relationships through personalized service, product recommendations, and connecting with the customer on shared interests of wellness and fitness
Takes a forward-thinking approach to the customer experience through in-store marketing, merchandising, display, and outfitting to create a compelling store environment
Supports the Store Manager in developing consistent event programming that is reflective of the interests of the local customer to drive FP Movement engagement; supports the execution of events in conjunction with fitness and wellness partners
Delivers a seamless, omni-channel shopping and event experience through understanding and utilization of MPOS, POS, and FP App
Trains the team on store processes, merchandise placement, and standards; guides the team to prioritize the customer service and styling recommendations to drive metrics and achieve store goals; provides employees with timely and specific feedback to create a culture of action and accountability
Participates as the manager-on-duty by driving engagement in each zone through communication, adaptability, and fostering a collaborative selling environment; exhibits strong decision-making and multi-tasking capabilities
Supports the Store Manager in recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent to build bench for the store; facilitates thoughtful onboarding for all new hires to drive a strong brand, customer and store connection
Sustain daily operating standards by taking an active role in assessing sales forecasting and supporting scheduling and payroll to ensure an effective daily zone chart
Utilizes Company tools to analyze business opportunities within product placement, outfitting, and stock levels; takes initiative to network with local community and identify fitness partnerships and events that will drive brand community and sales for the store
Collaborates with key partners to effectively execute shipment processing, restocking, and placement of product while maintaining FP Movement’s visual and display standards; ensures omni-channel orders are processed timely and accurately
Adheres to store’s safety standards, inventory accuracy, reduction of product loss, and upholds all company policy and procedures to support the profitability of the store
Leads with an inclusive and people-first philosophy; engages employees at all levels to encourage open dialogue, reinforce follow through, and ensure that the store team is heard and supported
Stays current and responds to interoffice communication while ensuring important Company information reaches all levels of the team; facilitates the sharing of event programming, product knowledge, current trends, visual priorities, and brand messaging through daily meetings with the team
Provides global insight related to the customer experience regarding product, presentation and events and provides feedback to the Store Manager
Embraces a culture of development by protecting time with direct reports; proactive in setting goals and delivering feedback for team's personal growth