Area Visual Merchandiser Washington Square - Cotton On USA

Cotton On Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 33,751 - 37,884; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% team member discount across all brands

Medical, Dental, Vision & more

401(k) matching

Job summary

Cotton On Group is seeking an Area Visual Manager in Portland, Oregon, to lead and support visual merchandising initiatives across multiple stores. Responsible for overseeing the execution of visual standards, the Area Visual Manager will engage store teams to create impactful shopping experiences that drive sales and align with brand identity.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of visual merchandising experience, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for retail. This role includes a competitive hourly wage of $24.50-$27.50 and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in visual merchandising, preferably within retail.
• Proven ability to create, communicate and implement visual concepts across multiple store locations.
• Exceptional and clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of brand VM direction across the area.
• Oversee Store Teams in executing visual standards.
• Drive consistency in visual merchandising across all shops.

Skills

Visual merchandising experience

Commercial acumen

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word proficiency

Job description

Benefits You’ll Love

• 50% team member discount across all brands
• Competitive pay
• 24/7 wellness support
• Performance & Peak incentives
• Medical, Dental, Vision & more for you and your family
• 401(k) matching + financial wellness support
• Development opportunities with room to grow
• Quarterly COG Awards & real-time recognition

About The Role

As the Area Visual Manager you are responsible for leading and supporting Field Visual Merchandisers and store teams to bring our brand vision to life within their region. You will spearhead the execution of visual merchandising initiatives that engage and inspire our customers, ensuring consistent and impactful shopping experiences that drive commercial success. By maintaining Brand DNA and amplifying visual storytelling, you create a cohesive in‑store environment for our customers. Through leadership, coaching, and collaboration, you empower store teams to confidently deliver visual excellence, building a culture of creativity, commercial agility, and ownership in visual presentation.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2‑3 years of experience in visual merchandising, preferably within retail
• Proven ability to create, communicate and implement visual concepts across multiple store locations
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate visual merchandising into business results
• Exceptional and clear communication skills
• Positive "above the line" attitude with the ability to motivate and inspire others
• Flexible and thrives on challenge and change
• Embodies company values with high trust, integrity and honesty
• Excellent time‑management and organisational skills
• Strategic thinker with strong problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to lead a team to deliver visual excellence across all store locations
• Knowledge of our brand DNA and ability to execute a cohesive customer experience
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word

Performance Measures

• Achievement of region sales budget
• Achievement of region NPS target
• Achievement of engagement target
• Alignment to Brand VM guidelines
• Execution of VM standards and Brand guidelines
• Alignment to Our Way

Key Responsibilities

Visual Merchandising Excellence

• Lead the execution of brand VM direction across the area, ensuring alignment with national directives and showcasing newness in every shop.
• Oversee and support Store Teams in executing visual standards that amplify the big idea and key outfits, enhancing brand identity and commercial performance.
• Drive consistency in visual merchandising across all shops, ensuring clear sight‑lines to hero products and key outfit storytelling.
• Influence and support store teams to create impactful shopping experiences that drive traffic and convert customers in‑store.
• Partner with District & State Field Visual Merchandising Manager to deliver visual merchandising plans that maximise customer engagement and commercial impact.
• Set priorities for the team based on operating rhythm expectations and business needs, ensuring a structured and effective approach to visual execution.

Brand & Customer Experience

• Champion and protect brand DNA and identity, ensuring consistent visual execution across all stores.
• Amplify in‑store experiences by ensuring the big idea is clearly presented and storytelling is engaging and impactful.
• Ensure creative elements, POS and fixture flow contribute to a seamless and engaging customer journey.
• Drive visual merchandising initiatives that enhance customer engagement, increase ATV and boost conversion rates.
• Ensure shops connect through cohesive storytelling, clear sight‑lines and impactful visual touchpoints.
• Maintain safety standards by ensuring all visual displays are secure and customer pathways are clear.

Commercial & Operational Excellence

• Utilise data and insights to make informed visual merchandising decisions that build the customer basket and drive ATV, multi‑through effective brand VM principles.
• Analyse area sales performance and adjust visual actions to optimise product placement, fixture flow and category performance.
• Ensure VM initiatives effectively support trade actions, including seasonal launches, markdowns and promotional events, while maintaining brand VM guidelines.
• Maintain competitive awareness to showcase news, keep key looks fresh and set us apart from others.
• Collaborate with the District Visual Manager and State Field VM Manager to adapt and localise visual actions based on region‑specific needs and sales performance.

Coaching & Team Development

• Lead, coach and develop Store Teams, ensuring they confidently implement the big idea and amplify key outfits in every shop.
• Provide regular coaching, training and feedback to store teams to build visual merchandising capability and maintain high brand standards.
• Drive ownership and pride in visual presentation by encouraging initiative within the framework.
• Drive team engagement by recognising high performance and providing continuous learning opportunities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 20%)
• Comfortable moving equipment, product or props as needed for shoots.

EEO Statement

We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us. If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] so we may support you in completing the job application process.

Salary

This is a full‑time hourly position with a wage range of $24.50-$27.50/hr.