Visual Market Manager - Chicago

Gap Inc.•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Market Manager ensures the integrity of the Athleta Brand through consistent execution of merchandising direction within their specified territory. The MVM’s leads DM’s and stores in developing strategies to deliver well merchandised, visually engaging stores that meet the needs of the business. The MVM provides training, guidance and inspiration to the field teams.

Requirements

Superior time management, multitasking and organizational skills
Ability to problem solve and develop creative solutions
Ability to plan, prioritize and organize
Experience in motivating and influencing others.
Strong competency level around developing others, influencing, decision making and negotiation
Enjoy a fast-paced working environment
Probe beyond the stated situation, identifies underlying issues and considers possible alternatives.

Responsibilities

Provide clarification and direction to the assigned territory regarding visual in-store experience and brand initiatives.
Collect feedback and offer future recommendations regarding product assortments, in-store experience, and visual merchandising.
Demonstrate a strong working relationship with the DM’s and demonstrate the ability to challenge at this level to influence key product and visual decisions in stores.
Lead in-store visits focusing on presentation and identifying business opportunities.
Facilitate seasonal workshops and weekly, monthly district conference calls.
Provide “in the moment” coaching, training and feedback and actively participates in the growth and career path of identified field talent.
Resolve store-specific merchandising challenges that require adaptations based on store architecture, inventory and business trends, in line with seasonal strategies and direction and works “hands on” with store teams.
Manage budgets to ensure effective use of company resources.
Identify specific market issues and develop solutions that have the potential to impact earnings using brand filters to drive sales and margin.
Build effective relationships throughout the Field and HQ business partners to align support for merchandising presentation and Brand initiatives.
Communicate with supervisor, Head of Stores, Regional Director, FV Director and Field Visual Team to share creative ideas and best practices globally.
Manage and ensure consistent training and development in the Field across District Managers and store teams.