Anthropologie Visual Merchandising Manager

Urban Outfitters•San Antonio, TX

19d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Merchandising Manager directs merchandising, product flow, and displays while supporting daily store operations to create an inspiring, dynamic customer experience. The role partners with store leadership to shape visual execution and product flow, improve in-store marketing and merchandising, and prioritize omni-channel services. The manager leads and develops the team, manages visual direction from planning through execution, and uses business reporting to identify opportunities in product placement, outfitting, stock levels, shipment, replenishment, recovery, and markdowns. The position also communicates visual and product feedback to store and district leadership and supports store initiatives and operations as needed.

Requirements

At least 3 years of store visual merchandising and leadership experience.
Strong merchant skills and a history of delivering financial results.
Experience with floor planning.
A proven record of developing talent.
Ability to work flexible hours to meet store needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Anthro brand fan.

Responsibilities

Partner with store leadership to manage product flow and visual execution while empowering the team to prioritize the customer.
Develop the customer experience through in-store marketing, merchandising, and a creative store environment that drives sales.
Mentor the team to provide a frictionless customer experience using technology to transact in the moment and prioritizing omni services across channels.
Promote an inclusive environment by representing and amplifying all voices and advocating different perspectives.
Set clear objectives and coach team members to analyze business related to visual presentation and achieve department sales goals.
Support the Store Brand Leader in identifying and onboarding external talent, engaging employees, retaining a diverse team, and supporting internal growth.
Use brand resources to teach product flow and merchandising standards and develop product knowledge suited to the local customer.
Manage visual direction from planning through execution to meet company expectations, budgets, and timelines, adapting to individual store characteristics.
Assess store business using company reporting tools to identify opportunities in product placement, outfitting, and stock levels.
Plan and own an effective shipment process using reporting and business analysis to maximize product placement on the sales floor and in the back of house.
Create strategies for replenishment and recovery of sell-through and markdowns.
Flex schedule to business needs and support store operations and zone coverage as needed.
Provide global product and visual feedback to the Store Manager and District Manager, and submit store environment photos showing merchandising and display updates.
Check in with leadership to maintain communication and ensure store directives and projects are completed.
Protect time with direct reports and consistently provide feedback to support individual growth and succession planning.
Support positive team morale through brand and store initiatives, including the SPARKED Journal, employee recognition, and team-building activities.