Field Visual Merchandising Manager — Multi-Brand Retail

VF Outdoor; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VF Outdoor is seeking a Field Visual Merchandising Manager to lead brand storytelling across Vans, The North Face, and Timberland in U.S. stores.

This field-based role blends creative execution with coaching, translating global strategies into elevated local experiences. You will travel 4+ days a week, train store leaders, collaborate with District and Regional teams, and drive seasonal floor sets while maintaining brand integrity and maximizing consumer engagement.

Qualifications

• Foundation in visual merchandising principles and how they translate to consumer engagement.
• Ability to influence and align stakeholders across retail, marketing and brand teams.
• Experience developing scalable processes, tools and standards.
• Analytical mindset to interpret field insights and performance data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of clear feedback.
• Creative problem-solving in dynamic retail environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead Visual Execution Across Retail Stores: travel extensively to implement seasonal floor sets and brand campaigns.
• Coach Store Leaders in Visual Excellence: train and mentor store teams on merchandising principles and storytelling.
• Partner with Field Leadership: align execution with business goals with District Managers.
• Drive Brand Presentation: ensure product placement and fixtures reflect brand identity.
• Support Key Retail Initiatives: lead merchandising for openings, remodels, and priority activations.
• Provide Real‑Time Feedback: coach teams during store visits to improve on-the-spot execution.
• Document and Share Insights: capture visuals, ensure compliance, and share trends with partners.
• Multi‑Brand Expertise: flex across Vans, TNF, Timberland retail environments.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Cross-functional collaboration

Operational excellence

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Brand storytelling

Tools

Visual planning tools

Job description

VF Outdoor is seeking a Field Visual Merchandising Manager to lead brand storytelling across Vans, The North Face, and Timberland in U.S. stores.

This field-based role blends creative execution with coaching, translating global strategies into elevated local experiences. You will travel 4+ days a week, train store leaders, collaborate with District and Regional teams, and drive seasonal floor sets while maintaining brand integrity and maximizing consumer engagement.