Anthropologie Visual Merchandising Manager

Urban Outfitters•Greenwich, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Merchandising Manager directs merchandising, product flow, and displays while supporting daily store operations to create an inspiring and dynamic customer experience. The role partners with store leadership to plan and execute visual direction, drive sales, and maintain a compelling store environment. It also includes developing team members, supporting customer-first and omni-channel service, and adapting work schedules and operational support to business needs.

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, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet store needs.

Nice To Haves

Enthusiasm for the Anthropologie brand.

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 fostering a creative community to drive sales.
Mentor the team in providing a frictionless customer experience, using technology to transact in the moment and prioritizing omni services across channels.
Promote an inclusive environment by amplifying voices and advocating for different perspectives.
Set objectives and coach team members in analyzing visual presentation and business performance to achieve department sales goals.
Support the Store Brand Leader in identifying and onboarding external talent and engaging internal employees to support retention and growth.
Use brand resources to teach product-flow and merchandising standards and build teams’ product knowledge for the local customer.
Manage visual direction from planning through execution, meeting company expectations, budgets, and timelines while accounting for store characteristics.
Use company reporting tools to assess store business and identify opportunities in product placement, outfitting, and stock levels.
Plan and manage shipment processes using reporting and business analysis to maximize product placement on the sales floor and in the back of house.
Create strategies for replenishment, 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 photos of store environment updates.
Communicate with leadership to ensure store directives and projects are completed.
Protect development time with direct reports and provide consistent feedback for personal growth and succession planning.
Support positive team morale through brand and store initiatives, employee recognition, and team-building activities.