Product Visual Merchandising Leader

Socotra, Inc.; Oak Brook, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & bonus

401(k)

Employee discount

Paid time off

Health/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

Mental health benefits

Parental leave

Referral bonus

Job summary

SKIMS is seeking an Assistant Store Leader – Product to partner with the Store Leader to ensure the store is operationally sound, drive business results, and bring the product to life through elevated merchandising and customer experiences.

You will own the visual merchandising execution and product flow, lead a team on styling, display standards, and product storytelling, and coach team members to connect features with customer needs on the floor.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in a retail leadership role with a strong focus on visual merchandising, styling, or customer experience.
• Proven track record of driving sales through merchandising decisions and visual floor leadership.
• Strong visual merchandising skills to create impactful and visually appealing store displays.
• We value your ability to stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities, helping you to make informed decisions regarding product placement and merchandising changes.
• Strong leadership skills by motivating and coaching the team to achieve company and store business results
• Strong communicator who can share expectations, give feedback, and respond to challenges with confidence
• Passion for the SKIMS brand and an ability to embody our values and service approach in every interaction
• Must be able to stand and remain physically active and move around all areas of the store and be accessible to customers for 100% of the scheduled shift
• Ability to bend, reach, and stretch for product, as well as lift, carry, and move items up to 40 pounds regularly throughout the shift
• Open Availability. We value flexibility and expect you to be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Does not want to be an influencer

Responsibilities

• Own the visual merchandising strategy and execution in partnership with the Store Leader and ensure all product displays are elevated, cohesive, and aligned with the SKIMS brand and business goals.
• Lead with a Customer Obsessed mindset by supporting the floor layout and product storytelling though innovation, inclusivity, personalized styling, and putting the customer at the center of everything we do.
• Use product and store reporting to Drive Results through merchandising decisions. Identify top performers and underperformers and adjust product flow and placement to increase productivity and sell through.
• Ensure the floor is always zoned for upholding the customer experience and being visually shoppable. Monitor size integrity and replenishment, and support the back of house with alignment on product strategy.
• React quickly to trends and business needs and empower the team to re-merchandise in the moment.
• Maintain store standards of Operational Excellence by ensuring the floor is clean, organized, signed correctly, and merchandised with intention.
• Support execution of all product moves, visual updates, and floor sets including mannequins, windows, and signage.
• Lead and train Team Members on visual best practices, styling, product knowledge, and new campaign launches.
• Be the product expert in the store and build a team of strong product storytellers and ensure all Team Members are confident speaking to the fit, function, and fabric.
• Coach to selling behaviors on the floor and help Team Members connect product features with the customer needs in a seamless and authentic way.
• Support consistent Learning Agility by giving visual and styling feedback, and helping the team develop their eye for product placement and presentation.
• Communicate cross-functionally with HQ VM and allocation partners to share feedback on assortment, product opportunities, and visual tools.
• Oversee visual tools, supplies, and display inventory, ensuring all elements are functional, current, and available for daily execution.
• Bring a strong floor presence during peak business hours—zoning the team with intention, coaching in the moment, and leading service through pace, polish, and presence.
• Support overall store goals with strong alignment to KPIs, conversion, and guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate with leadership to plan, execute, and evolve product-focused store actions, including launches, capsule drops, and marketing rollouts.
• You Inspire Yourself & Others by creating a culture of elevated standards, purposeful feedback, accountability, and a shared ownership of the customer experience.

Skills

Retail leadership

Visual merchandising

Customer experience

Communication

Team coaching

Job description

SKIMS is seeking an Assistant Store Leader – Product to partner with the Store Leader to ensure the store is operationally sound, drive business results, and bring the product to life through elevated merchandising and customer experiences.

You will own the visual merchandising execution and product flow, lead a team on styling, display standards, and product storytelling, and coach team members to connect features with customer needs on the floor.