Brand & Merchandising Manager: Visual Standards & Growth

Avolta; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 57,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Avolta is seeking a Merchandising & Brand Manager at Pittsburgh International Airport to drive commercial excellence, ensure brand standards, and oversee visual merchandising across specialty retail. You will manage vendor relationships and train store teams to deliver brand-aligned customer experiences.

With 5+ years in brand management or visual merchandising and a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or merchandising, you will lead brand programs, audits, and seasonal launches while

Qualifications

• 5+ years in brand management or visual merchandising with retail focus.
• 3+ years leading brand or merchandising teams in retail.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular brand standard audits and store assessments to ensure compliance with visual merchandising, product presentation, and brand guidelines; provide corrective action plans and follow-up support.
• Oversee execution of brand-directed visual merchandising programs, seasonal resets, and promotional displays; ensure consistency across all retail locations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with brand partners and vendors; communicate brand initiatives, seasonal requirements, and promotional strategies; ensure timely execution of brand programs.
• Develop and deliver brand-specific training programs for store associates, focusing on product knowledge, brand storytelling, and customer engagement techniques.
• Monitor and analyze brand performance metrics, sales data, and customer feedback; provide actionable insights and recommendations to operational leadership for performance optimization.
• Collaborate with inventory and operations teams to manage stock allocation, seasonal transitions, and promotional merchandise in alignment with brand requirements.
• Partner with store leadership to ensure brand-aligned customer service standards; provide coaching and guidance to enhance customer engagement.
• Prepare and deliver regular reports to brand partners on compliance status, visual execution, and performance metrics; maintain strong vendor relationships and market insights.
• Coordinate multiple brand initiatives, seasonal launches, and promotional campaigns while ensuring timely execution and adherence to brand standards.

Skills

Brand management

Visual merchandising

Retail operations

Analytical skills

Vendor management

Leadership

Training

Project management

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Retail systems

Inventory management tools

Job description

Avolta is seeking a Merchandising & Brand Manager at Pittsburgh International Airport to drive commercial excellence, ensure brand standards, and oversee visual merchandising across specialty retail. You will manage vendor relationships and train store teams to deliver brand-aligned customer experiences.

With 5+ years in brand management or visual merchandising and a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or merchandising, you will lead brand programs, audits, and seasonal launches while