Regional Visual Manager North East

Nordstrom•McLean, VA

4d•$93,500 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Visual Merchandising Manager is responsible for the coaching and development of the instore visual teams, to achieve strategic company objectives and visual merchandising consistency. This role involves being knowledgeable in all VM Strategies and current trends to help sell product and support company sales goals, hiring and supervising instore VM Managers and Visual Merchandisers, and working closely with HR on compensation, hiring, and coaching employees. The manager will lead the understanding and execution of Visual Merchandising directives, implement and customize directives for each store, and utilize Corporate Partners to educate teams on visual merchandising guidelines, corporate directives, visual installations, and signing. Upholding the integrity of the Nordstrom Brand, strategically planning for business and regional needs, and maintaining clear, concise, and consistent communication are key. The role requires being innovative, motivating, and inspiring to the Visual Merchandising Managers and VM Teams, aligning with Corporate partners on store openings, remodels, and events, and sharing observations and providing strategies for improvement during walkthroughs. Additionally, the manager will identify and develop future Visual Managers and leaders, and forecast and manage the regional budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred
Minimum 3 years experience in Visual Merchandising management and/or leadership roles with progressively larger responsibility within Nordstrom
Demonstrates a cohesive and well-rounded understanding of all aspects of Visual Merchandising and the service environment of Nordstrom
Sets clear direction through effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
Strong organizational, delegation and follow-through skills
Inspires and develops people
Ability to build strong relationships with peers and senior leadership
Strong strategic planning abilities and critical thinking skills
Translate ideas into action
Consistently achieve results

Responsibilities

Coach and develop instore visual teams to achieve strategic company objectives and visual merchandising consistency.
Be knowledgeable in all VM Strategies and current trends to help sell product and support company sales goals.
Hire, supervise, and empower an efficient and effective group of instore VM Managers and Visual Merchandisers.
Work closely with HR on compensation, hiring, and coaching employees for better performance.
Lead proper understanding and give clarity to all Visual Merchandising directives in terms of the customer profile, compelling merchandising, and fashion-relevant styling.
Implement and customize directives for each store as needed based on the product that is in the store today.
Utilize Corporate Partners to help ensure the education of the instore VM Managers/ teams on the appropriate execution of visual merchandising guidelines, corporate directives, visual installations and signing in all doors.
Uphold the integrity of the Nordstrom Brand when supporting all Corporate VM and Regional strategies.
Strategically plan for business and regional needs in a forward thinking manner and execute the business plan to the highest level of visual excellence.
Be clear, concise and consistent in all communication.
Be innovative, motivating and inspiring to the Visual Merchandising Managers and VM Teams.
Be aligned with Corporate partners, VM Managers and Support Partners on store openings, remodels, interior installs, and large scale regional events.
Share observations and receive feedback during scheduled walkthroughs with Regional Managers, Visual Managers and Store Managers.
Provide a strategy for improvement and development of the team on any issues/opportunities.
Identify and develop a strong bench of next Visual Managers and Visual leaders.
Forecast and accurately manage regional budget.