Anthropologie Visual Merchandising Manager

Anthropologie; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Employee discounts

Retirement savings

Job summary

Anthropologie in Skokie, IL is hiring a Visual Merchandising Manager to direct product flow and displays while supporting daily store operations to inspire customers. You will lead a team, set clear visual standards, and partner with leadership to maximize sales and brand presentation.

The role emphasizes inclusive leadership, seasonal strategy, and leveraging brand resources to elevate the store environment and customer experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years store visual merchandising and leadership experience.
• Strong merchant skills with a history of delivering financial results.
• Experience with floor planning and product flow.
• Proven track record of developing talent and coaching teams.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Partner with store leadership on product flow and visual execution.
• Drive in-store marketing, merchandising, and customer-focused initiatives.
• Mentor team to deliver a frictionless customer experience using tech.
• Lead an inclusive environment and set clear objectives for the team.
• Oversee visual direction from planning through execution within budget.

Skills

Anthro brand fan

Visual merchandising

Leadership experience

Floor planning

Talent development

Flexible hours

Tools

Merchandising systems

Job description

This position is located at 4999 Old Orchard Center, Skokie, Illinois, 60077 United States

Role Summary

The Visual Merchandising Manager directs the merchandising, product flow, and display while supporting daily store operations to create an inspiring and dynamic experience for the customer.

Role Responsibilities

Customer Experience

• Partners with store leadership in managing product flow and visual execution while empowering the team to prioritize the customer


• Takes a forward-thinking approach to the customer experience, in-store marketing, merchandising, and fostering a creative community to drive sales and create a compelling store environment


• Mentors the team to provide a frictionless customer experience by utilizing technology to transact in the moment; prioritizes omni services through all channels to exceed customer expectations

Leadership + Team Management

• Promotes an inclusive environment by representing and amplifying all voices, actively seeking and advocating different perspectives


• Sets clear objectives and expectations by coaching team members on analysis of business related to visual presentation to achieve department sales goals


• Supports the Store Brand Leader in identifying and onboarding external talent; invests in internal employee engagement to retain a diverse team and fuel internal growth


• Utilizes brand resources to teach standards of product flow and merchandising; develops teams’ product knowledge to appeal to the local customer

Visual + Business Operations

• Manages the visual direction from planning through execution to meet Company expectations, budgets, and timeline while strategizing according to individual store characteristics


• Assesses store business using Company reporting tools to identify merchant opportunities within product placement, outfitting, and stock levels


• Plans and owns an effective shipment process utilizing reporting and business analysis to maximize new product placement on the floor and in back of house; creates strategies for replenishment and recovery of sell-through and markdowns


• Contributes to a customer-first philosophy flexing schedule to the needs of the business and supporting operations and zone coverage as needed

Communication + Relationships

• Provides global product and visual feedback to Store Manager and District Manager; submits store environment photos to highlight merchandising and display updates


• Checks in with leadership to maintain communication and ensure completion of store directives and projects


• Embraces a culture of development by protecting time with direct reports and consistently delivering feedback for individual personal growth and succession planning


• Contributes to positive team morale through brand and store initiatives such as the SPARKED Journal, employee recognition, and team building activities

Role Qualifications

• Anthro brand fan


• 3+ years store visual merchandising and leadership experience


• Strong merchant skills and a history of delivering financial results


• Experience with floor planning


• Proven record of developing great talent


• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the store including nights, weekends, and holidays

The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit https://www.urbn.com/work-with-us/stores

Pay Range

USD $25.25 - USD $26.51 /Hr.