Visual Merchandise Manager

FHLB Des Moines; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 98,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (full-time)

Dental (full-time)

Vision (full-time)

401(k) with Company match

Vacation (full-time)

Paid Sick Leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Living Spaces is seeking a Visual Merchandising Manager in California to lead the merchandising team and optimize staffing, training and store presentation for a Grand Opening Ready experience. The role emphasizes visual styling, inventory control, and guest engagement, partnering with store leadership to maximize performance.

The candidate should have 5+ years in customer-facing roles and 3+ years in management, with strong Microsoft Office skills and a background in retail merchandising.

Qualifications

• 5 years of direct customer interactive environment experience required; high volume.
• 3 years of management experience required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Staffing and scheduling to meet standard work expectations.
• Oversee training, coaching, onboarding and showroom packet execution.
• Lead showroom style, visual brief execution and labeling standards.

Skills

Staffing & Scheduling

Training & Coaching

Leadership

Guest engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/design/retail

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Position SummaryThe Visual Merchandising Manager drives visual merchandising and warehouse logistics strategy, exceeding expectations in logistics, merchandising, and visual styling. This role involves leading and developing the merchandising team to ensure top standards of visual presentation and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include optimizing staffing and scheduling, overseeing training programs, and maintaining lean inventory operations. The Visual Merchandising Manager collaborates with stakeholders to enhance store performance and guest engagement, ensuring the store is always “Grand Opening Ready."Position DescriptionEssential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Staffing and Scheduling: Ensure the merchandising team is fully staffed with qualified individuals to meet standard work expectations. Optimize team productivity and efficiency through effective scheduling.Training: Oversee the training of all merchandising team members, ensuring they can effectively execute company expectations. This includes:Coaching and one-on-one training methodsOnboarding TrainingShowroom packet (Map) executionStyle guide, assortment deck, and visual brief executionStandard work executionLogistics functionsLeadership skill developmentStore Experience: Ensure the store is “Grand Opening Ready” by managing all aspects of merchandising, visual presentation, and labeling. Validate the completion and execution of Sales Merchandising Fundamentals.Guest Engagement: Train merchandising team members on the selling model to ensure they engage guests effectively throughout the store.Logistics and Warehouse: Maintaining inventory accuracy and minimizing inventory adjustment losses. Maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient operating environment.Assessment: Conduct monthly standard work evaluations to assess performance and identify execution gaps.Performance Management: Address performance gaps through effective management and business planning, focusing on:People: Document the growth and development of the merchandising team based on behaviors.Talent Development: Index talent and develop leadership skills within the team.Process Improvement: Track and improve standard work inconsistencies and opportunities.Team Leadership: Build and lead the merchandising team to achieve goals and complete tasks, motivating them to excel.Partnerships: Foster productive working relationships with:General ManagerBusiness ManagersAllocations TeamMerchandising TeamVendorsRetail Visual and Logistic ManagerRetail Support Team membersDistribution and Cross DocksInventory and Asset Protection TeamIT DepartmentSOP Compliance: Adhere to all company standard operating policies and procedures.Engage with guests throughout the store, provide sales assistance, and uphold a high standard of guest service to ensure an exceptional experience.LS1AQualificationsEducation/Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B. S.) or equivalent from four-year college in business, design, retail management, sales, merchandising, or related field preferred. 5 years experience in direct customer interactive environment required; high volume. 3 years of management experience required. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.3 years of management experience required. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.Position Hiring RangeThe hiring pay range provides a good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage that Living Spaces expects to pay for the position upon hire. Pay will be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to: applicant's education, relevant work experience, knowledge, applicable and relevant skills and abilities, market demand, Company budget, as well as internal equity and alignment with geographic market data. Living Spaces reserves the right to modify this page at any time.Compensation: $74,000.00 - $98,800.00Overtime pay is available for eligible, non-exempt Team Members. Reimbursement for expenses as required by applicable law and Company policy. Retail, Guest Services and Distribution Center Team Members are eligible to receive team bonus based on meeting specific goals and KPI's.Additional available benefits upon meeting eligibility requirements include:Medical (full-time only)Dental (full-time only)Vision (full-time only)401(k) with Company match (full and part-time)Vacation (full-time only or as otherwise required by applicable law)Paid Sick Leave (full and part-time)Flex or Health Spending Account (for eligible full-time only)Employee Assistance Program (full and part-time)Holiday pay (full-time only)Life insurance (full-time only)For more details, please visit our website at: Careers (livingspaces.com)Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.E-VerifyLiving Spaces participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired team members are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.Applicant Privacy