Anthropologie Visual Merchandising Manager

Anthropologie•Houston, TX

5d•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 on product flow and visual execution, uses business reporting to identify merchandising opportunities, and manages visual direction from planning through execution. It also supports team development, store operations, and communication with store and district leadership.

Requirements

3+ years of store visual merchandising and leadership experience.
Strong merchant skills and a history of delivering financial results.
Experience with floor planning.
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 customers.
Develop customer experience, in-store marketing, merchandising, and creative community strategies to drive sales and create a compelling store environment.
Mentor the team to deliver 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 expectations, coaching team members on 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 to retain a diverse team and support internal growth.
Use brand resources to teach product-flow and merchandising standards and develop teams’ product knowledge for the local customer.
Manage visual direction from planning through execution to meet company expectations, budgets, and timelines while accounting for individual 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 product placement on the sales floor and in the back of house; develop replenishment, recovery, sell-through, and markdown strategies.
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.
Check in with leadership to maintain communication and ensure completion of store directives and projects.
Protect time with direct reports and provide consistent 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.