UNIQLO Visual Area Manager

Uniqlo•South Shore, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Area Manager oversees visual merchandising across four UNIQLO store locations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island: Chestnut Hill, Natick Mall, South Shore Plaza, and Providence Place. The position provides solutions to store-specific visual and merchandising challenges using brand standards and corporate visual guidelines, adapting corporate direction to each store’s needs and inventory levels. It drives sales through strategic merchandise placement and compelling displays. The ability to commute among the assigned worksites, including visiting multiple locations in one day if needed, is an essential function of the position. The role partners with store and corporate teams to plan and implement visual presentations, maintain brand standards, support sales and operational goals, and manage the in-store presentation budget. It also provides product and brand knowledge, supports customer service, trains and develops teams, and shares effective practices across the company. The position reports to the Visual Regional Manager, Store Area Manager, and Store General Managers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three to four years of retail visual merchandising or display experience.
At least three years of proven visual merchandising experience in a high-volume vertical retailer.
Ability to create and direct visual merchandising displays, manage priorities, and execute initiatives.
Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to understand, interpret, and delegate based on headquarters visual merchandising tools and direction.
Ability to solve store-specific visual and merchandising challenges using brand standards and headquarters direction.
Ability to identify visual merchandising opportunities and develop creative solutions.
Ability to build teams and partnerships and to train and develop a team.
Hands-on leadership and ability to lead by example.
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 to the four assigned worksites, including multiple worksites in one day if needed.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets business needs.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; stand for long periods; read computer terminals; push, pull, or move objects of at least 25 pounds; and maneuver around sales floors and stockrooms with repetitive bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, and climbing.

Responsibilities

Create, order, train, and maintain brand standards for visual presentation, cleanliness, and organization throughout stores.
Plan and execute new-item deliveries so merchandise is promptly placed on the floor in full size runs, with appropriate signage.
Partner with corporate teams to prepare for and implement seasonal merchandising presentations and new visual merchandising initiatives.
Develop monthly store plans with Store Managers and General Managers for layouts and in-store presentation.
Use sales reports with store management to monitor merchandise sell-through and replenishment.
Partner with store management on visual merchandising decisions affecting workload and sales.
Create and update visually appealing, brand-appropriate displays to drive sell-through and maximize business results.
Ensure lighting and signage meet company standards and effectively highlight merchandise and displays.
Support store management in meeting customer service, operational, and other store objectives.
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.
Model and enforce company policies and procedures.
Assist with special projects assigned by management.
Work 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 high visual standards across all stores in the assigned area.
Share best practices from area stores with the company.
Train and develop team members and build effective teams and partnerships.
Travel among assigned worksites, potentially visiting multiple locations in a day.