Anthropologie Visual Merchandising Manager

Anthropologie•Asheville, NC

1d•$25•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 manage product flow and visual execution, promote customer-focused service and omni-channel offerings, and develop team members’ merchandising and product knowledge. The manager plans and executes the store’s visual direction in line with company expectations, budgets, timelines, and the characteristics of the individual store. Using company reporting tools and business analysis, the manager identifies opportunities in product placement, outfitting, stock levels, replenishment, recovery, and markdowns. The role also supports store operations and zone coverage as business needs require. The position works closely with store and district leadership, communicates visual and product feedback, and helps develop and retain a diverse team through coaching, feedback, recognition, and succession planning.

Requirements

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.
Interest in or 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, in-store marketing, merchandising, and creative community to drive sales and create a compelling store environment.
Mentor team members in using technology to transact in the moment and prioritize 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 in analyzing business related to visual presentation to achieve department sales goals.
Support the Store Brand Leader in identifying and onboarding external talent, and invest in employee engagement and internal growth.
Use brand resources to teach product-flow and merchandising standards and develop product knowledge relevant to the local customer.
Manage visual direction from planning through execution in accordance with company expectations, budgets, and timelines, adapting to store characteristics.
Assess store business using company reporting tools to identify opportunities in product placement, outfitting, and stock levels.
Plan and manage an effective shipment process using reporting and business analysis to maximize new-product placement on the sales floor and in the back of house.
Create strategies for replenishment and recovery related to sell-through and markdowns.
Flex schedule to meet business needs and support operations and zone coverage as needed.
Provide global product and visual feedback to the Store Manager and District Manager, and submit store-environment photos highlighting merchandising and display updates.
Communicate with leadership to ensure store directives and projects are completed.
Protect development time with direct reports and provide consistent feedback to support personal growth and succession planning.
Support positive team morale through brand and store initiatives, including the SPARKED Journal, employee recognition, and team-building activities.