Visual Manager- Northbrook

060 SAKS & CO LLC; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Neiman Marcus is seeking a Store Visual Manager, Visual Excellence, to lead the execution of seasonal directives, styling, and visual installations in our flagship store. You will partner with corporate creative teams, regional teams, and store leaders to drive sales, productivity, and profitability.

You will develop the store visual stylists, ensure current signage and mannequin displays, recruit and mentor talent, and oversee store standards and brand guidelines across monthly floor sets and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of visual experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Ability to partner with all levels of the organization.
• Experience with large-scale store projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop the store visual stylists by communicating clear direction and timelines.
• Ensure all store signing is current and mannequin presentations are updated.
• Recruit talent for open roles and develop a bench for growth.
• Collaborate with store leaders, regional teams, and brand partners to drive sales.
• Oversee monthly creative directives and store windows.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Leadership experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

WHO WE ARE: Since 1907, Neiman Marcus has been a leader in luxury retail, providing a uniquely curated product assortment, unparalleled services and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary. Known for creating Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional experiences, Neiman Marcus has a rich history as a brand builder, bringing together the world's top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations. We serve customers across our stores, digital channels and through remote selling. Neiman Marcus is part of Exemplar Luxury Group, the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences. For more information, visit neimanmarcus.com or follow the brand on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

YOU WILL BE

As the Store Visual Manager, Visual Excellence, you will implement the visual strategy within your flagship store and report to the Director, Visual Merchandising. As a strategic partner, you will lead the execution of seasonal directives and concepts, merchandising guidelines, styling, and merchandising standards along with brand partner installations. You'll lead the development of the visual stylists to create an inspiring environment including merchandising and visual installations, contributing to our client experience. You will collaborate with functional partners, including corporate creative teams, regional teams, and store leaders to increase sales, productivity, and profitability.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Develop the store visual stylists by communicating clear direction and timelines, reviewing quality of work, providing feedback and recognition.

Ensure all store signing is current, keep mannequin presentations current, maintain weekly beauty set up's, and implement photo assignments.

Recruit talent for open roles, retain talent and develop a bench for future growth in partnership with Visual Director.

Promote a customer-centric culture with performance in stores and through collaboration Build relationships across multiple levels within and outside the organization, including store and corporate teams.

Functional partners include, store leadership, brand experience, sales excellence, brand partners, and operations Work with regional visual and complete seasonal and monthly creative directives,e.g. (Holiday campaigns, store windows, in-store installations, mannequin styling) Oversee the accountability of daily store standards including signage, loss prevention protection standards, overall floor maintenance and stock fill in, in partnership with store leaders and brand partners Communicate and follow up on brand partner merchandising guidelines, including monthly floor sets, photo review and daily maintenance, in partnership with store leaders and selling team members.

Manage the store visual supply budget, including store supplies and projects in partnership with the Sr RPSO Ensure calendar timelines are met Weekly store walk through with General Manager and attend all leadership meetings

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• 3+ years of visual experience
• 2+ leadership experience
• Be able to partner with all levels and areas of the organization, establish close working relationships, and support for improvement opportunities
• Can identify operational improvement opportunities and work with others to identify solutions
• Be able to propel advancement
• Provide business expertise
• Previous experience navigating complex business problems, collaborating with leads across multiple departments, presenting at the executive level.
• Implementing large-scale projects for your store
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel and Power Point
• Certain roles may require standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds
• Associates must work a flexible schedule based on business need, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT NEIMAN MARCUS

Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation

Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate

Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)

An amazing employee discount

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• basic life insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• disability insurance
• variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance)

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Salary Range $71,224 - $89,030* Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Exemplar Luxury Group is a world-renowned luxury ecommerce destination. The company’s unique approach combines a focus on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of extraordinary stores that extends that seamless experience into the real world. On its website and app, Exemplar Luxury Group offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandise across fashion for women and men, beauty, jewelry, home décor and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Exemplar Luxury Group for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world-class services. The company is currently in the midst of a dramatic expansion, driven by significant enhancements to its platforms and offerings, with the goal of becoming the preeminent destination for luxury internationally.