Visual Merchandiser Lead (Tysons Corner, VA)

Stand Out For Good, Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stand Out For Good, Inc. in Tysons Corner, VA, seeks a Visual Merchandising Leader to partner with the Store Leader to bring the brand vision to life through inspiring merchandising, displays, and window presentations.

You will lead a guest-focused team, coach merchandisers, manage floorset execution, and analyze visual metrics to drive sales while upholding brand aesthetics. You will collaborate with leadership to optimize product placement and seasonal visuals, ensure exceptional guest

Qualifications

• 1 year leadership experience.
• 2+ years merchandising experience.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the visual merchandising team to execute floor sets, window displays, and in-store marketing.
• Partner with Store Leader and Visual District Leader to optimize product placement and seasonal visuals.
• Coach Merchandisers on visual standards, fixture guidelines, and mannequin styling.
• Analyze reports and visuals to drive sales and merchandising decisions.
• Maintain brand aesthetics and ensure loss prevention practices.

Skills

Leadership

Merchandising

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

246 - Tysons Corner - Tyson, VAPosition OverviewThe Visual Merchandising Leader partners with the Store Leader to bring the brand vision to life through inspiring merchandising, impactful displays, and compelling window presentations. This role creates a welcoming and engaging environment that enhances the guest experience while supporting sales and overall store goals. The Visual Merchandising Leader sets the standard for visual excellence by working through people to result in an exceptional store experience.PeopleFosters a guest-focused team environment through driving volume and anticipating guest needs.Achieves excellent guest service by role-modeling company service standards.Proactively provides timely feedback to associates, rewards and recognizes performance to drive retention.Holds self and associates accountable for achievement of financial results and performance standards.Manages conflict and coaches by applying the company's recommended processes, standards and guidelines.Empowers and involves associates in decision-making processes.Receives feedback and fosters dialog around solutions.Develops associates through an individualized approach by matching talent with tasks, delegating and challenging on results.Fosters team commitment through support, relationship building, and recognizing individual contributions.Leads by managing through change and adversity.Makes recommendations on hiring, promotions, and terminations of team members based on performance.Co-leads the back-of-house support team with the Operations ASLDevelops and trains visual merchandisers on visual standards, fixture guidelines, product placement SOPs, composition, color story building, pattern mixing, and mannequin styling.Facilitates onboarding and ongoing team development using the Weekly Merchandiser Workbook, SMART goal setting, and weekly DOR walkthroughs to establish clear 30-, 60-, and 90-day action plans.Coaches visual merchandisers on analyzing business reports (WSSR, DSR, Health Check) and visual metrics drivers to make purposeful merchandising decisions that drive sales performance.ProcessConsistently meets or exceeds store and individual goals and contributes to the store's overall goals.Partners with the back-of-house Operations Assistant Store Leader to support product flow through SOP execution of back-of-house organization, shipment processing, product placement and replenishment.Analyzes store business using company reporting tools to identify merchandising opportunities within product placement, outfitting and stock levels.Co- leads the product replenishment process to ensure size tier is effectively met.Teach standards of product flow, merchandising and product knowledge to the team.Adheres to loss prevention practices and reports potential incidents to ensure shortage control in order to protect Company assets.Communicates effectively with the Visual District Leader and District Leader..Leads forward thinking approach to the guest experience through merchandising, seasonal window installations and in-store marketing,PresentationUtilizes and manages the use of weekly reporting to track, analyze and communicate business results and determine strategies to maximize sales.Interprets Home Office visual communication through Store Leader/ Visual District Leader/ District Leader partnership.Partners with Visual Merchandisers to oversee and lead the floorset execution, window prep and installation, floor planning and the overall visual environment.Conduct weekly mannequin updates.Leads and executes the sorting process on a daily/weekly basis.React to product and presentation based on the needs of the business.Maintains an awareness of brand aesthetic and relevance to the store environment and communicates with the team.Leads placement of new product.Communicates product performance observations and offers feedback to the Store Leader.Qualifications1 year Leadership experience.2+ years Merchandising experience.Bachelor's Degree preferred.Physical ability to perform tasks, which could require prolonged standing, sitting, reaching, kneeling or squatting frequently.May be required to occasionally climb ladders, climb and descend stairs frequently, depending on location.Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds regularly without assistance.Stand Out For Good, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.We are proud to share that our associates have made us one of Fortune's Best Companies to Work For! Recently, our team has received the following recognition:#73 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 2023#4 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail 2022#93 in Best Workplaces for Millennials 2023#34 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Women 2022