Anthropologie Visual Merchandising Manager

URBN•Baltimore, MD

1d•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, customer experience, and in-store marketing; leads and develops a diverse team; and manages visual planning and execution in line with company expectations, budgets, timelines, and store-specific needs. The manager uses business reporting and analysis to identify merchandising opportunities, optimize product placement and stock levels, and guide shipment, replenishment, recovery, and markdown strategies. The role also communicates product and visual feedback to store and district leadership and supports store operations and team development. The position is based at 280 International Drive, Baltimore, Maryland. The listed starting pay is USD $27.00 per hour.

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.
Anthro brand fan.

Responsibilities

Partner with store leadership to manage product flow and visual execution while keeping the team focused on the customer.
Develop the customer experience, in-store marketing, merchandising, and creative community to drive sales and create a compelling store environment.
Coach the team to provide a frictionless customer experience using technology for in-the-moment transactions and prioritizing omnichannel services.
Promote an inclusive environment by amplifying voices and seeking and advocating different perspectives.
Set objectives and coach team members in analyzing business related to visual presentation to achieve department sales goals.
Support the Store Brand Leader with identifying and onboarding external talent, and invest in employee engagement and internal growth.
Teach product-flow and merchandising standards using brand resources, and develop team 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 new-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 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.
Communicate with leadership to ensure store directives and projects are completed.
Support direct reports’ development by protecting time for them and providing consistent feedback for personal growth and succession planning.
Contribute to team morale through brand and store initiatives, including the SPARKED Journal, employee recognition, and team-building activities.