Visual Merchandising Lead: Inspiring Displays & Sales

Uncharted; New Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paper Store in East Hanover, NJ is seeking a Visual Department Manager to lead compelling product presentations and drive sales. You will guide visual execution across apparel, home décor, and gifting while coaching a team to deliver brand storytelling and excellent customer experiences.

You will manage floor sets, promotional displays, and seasonal launches, collaborate with leadership, and ensure merchandising standards are maintained with accuracy and flair.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail leadership, visual merchandising, or department management experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience in specialty retail, apparel, home décor, gifting, lifestyle, or related environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create visually compelling merchandise presentations that inspire customers and drive sales.
• Lead floor sets, displays, campaigns, and new product launches.
• Train and coach associates on visual merchandising standards and storytelling.
• Evaluate the sales floor daily and adjust merchandising to maximize sales.
• Partner with Store Leadership on inventory, trends, and seasonal needs.
• Ensure directives, signage, marketing materials, and displays are accurate.
• Maintain partnerships with leadership and merch teams.
• Support development of associates through coaching and recognition.
• Open and close procedures, sales floor management, and other leadership duties.
• Comply with company policies and standards.

Skills

Retail leadership

Visual merchandising

Coaching

Organization

Time management

Communication

Job description

The Paper Store in East Hanover, NJ is seeking a Visual Department Manager to lead compelling product presentations and drive sales. You will guide visual execution across apparel, home décor, and gifting while coaching a team to deliver brand storytelling and excellent customer experiences.

You will manage floor sets, promotional displays, and seasonal launches, collaborate with leadership, and ensure merchandising standards are maintained with accuracy and flair.