UNIQLO Visual Area Manager

UNIQLO•Braintree, MA

1d•$83,000 - $93,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Area Manager oversees four store locations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island: Chestnut Hill, Natick Mall, South Shore Plaza, and Providence Place. The ability to commute among these worksites, including visiting multiple locations in one day if needed, is an essential function of the position. Reporting to the Visual Regional Manager, Store Area Manager, and Store General Managers, this role addresses store-specific visual and merchandising challenges using brand standards and corporate visual guidelines. The manager adapts corporate visual direction to individual store needs and inventory levels, and drives sales through strategic merchandise placement and compelling displays. The role maintains consistent brand standards for visual presentation, cleanliness, and organization across the area; supports seasonal and new-item merchandising; and works with store and corporate partners to improve presentation, sales, and the customer experience. The Visual Area Manager also manages the in-store visual merchandising presentation budget, develops employees, and shares best practices across the company.

Requirements

At least 3 years of visual merchandising experience within a high-volume vertical retailer.
3–4 years of retail visual merchandising or display experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to create and direct visual merchandising displays, manage priorities, and execute initiatives.
Attention to detail.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to understand and interpret headquarters visual merchandising tools and direction, and delegate accordingly.
Ability to address store-specific visual and merchandising challenges using brand standards and headquarters direction.
Ability to identify visual merchandising opportunities and provide creative solutions.
Proven ability to build teams and partnerships.
Ability to train and develop a team.
Leads by example and is hands-on.
Positive and professional attitude; flexibility and adaptability.
Ability to prioritize tasks and respond to changing priorities.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and store personnel.
Ability to commute among the four assigned worksites, including multiple locations in one day if needed.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets business needs.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods, read computer terminals, and push, pull, or move objects weighing at least 25 pounds.
Ability to maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom, including repetitive bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, and climbing.

Responsibilities

Create, order, train, and maintain brand standards for visual presentation, cleanliness, and store organization.
Plan and execute new-item deliveries so merchandise is promptly placed on the sales floor in full size runs with appropriate signage.
Partner with corporate teams to create, prepare, and implement seasonal merchandising presentations and new visual merchandising initiatives.
Work with Store Managers and General Managers on monthly planning for store layouts and in-store presentations.
Partner with management to monitor merchandise sell-through and replenishment using sales reports.
Collaborate with store management on visual merchandising decisions that affect workload and sales.
Create and update appealing, brand-appropriate displays to drive sell-through and maximize business results.
Ensure lighting and signage meet company standards and highlight merchandise and displays.
Support store management in meeting store objectives, including customer service and operational initiatives.
Meet customer needs and exceed expectations by following UNIQLO service standards, Fundamental Principles, and six standard phrases.
Provide product and brand knowledge to employees and customers.
Exemplify and enforce company policies and procedures.
Assist with special projects as assigned by management.
Partner with Store Managers and Corporate Visual Managers to identify and resolve store issues.
Manage the in-store visual merchandising presentation budget and identify cost-effective ways to control spending.
Maintain the highest in-store visual standards across the area.
Share best practices from area stores with the company.