UNIQLO Visual Merchandising Area Manager (Full-Time) - Hudson Yards

Fast Retailing•New York, NY

23d•$35 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

This role will oversee several store locations in the NY area (Hudson Yards, Atlantic Terminal, and Staten Island Mall ). The ability to commute to these worksites (including multiple worksites in one day if needed) is an essential function of employment for this position. Reporting to the Visual Regional Manager, Store Area Manager and Store General Managers, the Visual Area Manager will provide solutions to store specific visual and merchandising challenges using brand standards and corporate visual guidelines to maintain brand integrity. The Visual Area Manager will adapt corporate visual direction based on individual store need and inventory levels and drives sales through strategic merchandise placement and compelling displays.

Requirements

Proven visual merchandising ability within a high volume vertical retailer- at least 3 years experience
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
Understand, interpret, and delegate based on HQ visual merchandising tools and direction
Offer solutions to store specific visual and merchandising challenges using brand standards and HQ direction as a guideline
Ability to identify potential Visual Merchandising opportunities and provide creative solutions
Proven ability to create teams and partnerships
Ability to train and develop a team
Leads by example and is hands on
Positive and professional attitude, is flexible and adaptable
Ability to prioritize tasks and react to changing priorities
Ability to effectively communicate with customers and store personnel
High School Diploma or GED required
3 - 4 years retail visual merchandising or display experience

Responsibilities

Creates, orders, train and maintain brand standards for visual presentation, cleanliness and organization throughout the store to ensure a consistent customer experience.
Plan and execute new item deliveries to ensure they are quickly placed and all garments are represented on the floor in full size runs with proper signage where needed.
Partner with corporate to create, prepare for and implement seasonal merchandising presentations and manage new visual merchandising initiatives.
Strong understanding of company plans, to create Monthly Planning with Store Managers/GM for layout & In-store presentation
Partner with management to monitor merchandise sell through and replenishment utilizing sales reports.
Partner with store management on key visual merchandising decisions that have an impact on store workload and sales.
Ensure visually appealing and brand appropriate displays are created and updated to drive sell through and maximize the business.
Ensure lighting and signage is to company standard to highlight merchandise and display.
Support store management to ensure all store objectives are met (i.e.: customer service, operational initiatives, etc.).
Manage customer needs and exceed expectations by utilizing the UNIQLO service standard, following the UNIQLO Fundamental Principles and saying the 6 standard phrases.
Provide product and brand knowledge to employees and customers.
Exemplify and enforce company policy and procedure.
Assist with special projects as assigned by management.
Partner with Store Managers, and Corporate Visual Managers to identify and resolve issues in the store.
Manages VMD in-store presentation budget and find most cost effective ways to control budget
Maintain the highest in store visual standards across entire area
Share best practices from your area stores to total company