Anthropologie Visual Merchandising Manager

Urban Outfitters•Santa Clara, CA

3d•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, drive sales, support omnichannel services, and maintain a compelling store environment. It leads and develops the team, manages visual planning and execution within company expectations, budgets, and timelines, and uses business reporting to identify merchandising opportunities and improve product placement, replenishment, and sell-through. The manager also communicates visual feedback and project updates to store and district leadership and supports team engagement and development.

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 record of developing talent.
Ability to work flexible hours to meet store needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Interest in or affinity for the Anthropologie brand.

Responsibilities

Partner with store leadership to manage product flow and visual execution, while helping the team prioritize the customer.
Develop customer experience, in-store marketing, merchandising, and a creative community to drive sales and create a compelling store environment.
Mentor the team in providing a frictionless customer experience through technology and omnichannel services.
Promote an inclusive environment by amplifying voices and advocating for different perspectives.
Set objectives and coach team members to analyze visual presentation performance and achieve department sales goals.
Support the Store Brand Leader with external talent identification and onboarding, and promote employee engagement and retention.
Use brand resources to teach product-flow and merchandising standards and develop product knowledge relevant to local customers.
Manage visual direction from planning through execution, meeting company expectations, budgets, and timelines while adapting to store characteristics.
Use company reporting tools to assess store performance 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.
Develop strategies for replenishment, recovery of sell-through, and markdowns.
Adjust 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 completion of store directives and projects.
Protect development time with direct reports and provide regular feedback to support personal growth and succession planning.
Contribute to positive team morale through brand and store initiatives, including the SPARKED Journal, employee recognition, and team-building activities.