Visual Merchandising Manager

Char Broil LLC.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Visual Merchandising Manager to enhance product presentation and customer experience. This role involves developing innovative visual strategies and collaborating with product management and design teams to create impactful displays across sales channels. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional design skills, a strong portfolio, and the ability to lead a team effectively. Join a dynamic environment where your creativity will drive customer engagement and sales, making a significant impact on the brand's success. If you're passionate about visual merchandising and ready to take on a leadership role, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of visual merchandising experience, with 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing innovative projects in retail and digital.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute visual merchandising strategies aligned with brand goals.
• Collaborate with teams to create compelling product displays and layouts.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Design Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising

Bachelor’s degree in Design

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Visual Merchandising Tools

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Job Summary
Char-Broil and Pit Boss, leaders in the outdoor grilling and smoking category, are looking for a Visual Merchandising Manager. This role is responsible for developing and implementing innovative visual merchandising strategies that enhance product presentation and customer experience across all sales channels. It will play an integral role in the Product Management, Product Development, and Product Experience teams, ensuring that products are displayed in a way that maximizes customer engagement and drives sales. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in visual merchandising, a keen eye for design, and the ability to collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and experienced designers.

Work Location: Columbus, GA or Scottsdale, AZ

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop and execute visual merchandising strategies that align with product management goals, brand guidelines, and customer expectations.
2. Collaborate with product management and development teams to understand product features, benefits, and target markets, and translate this knowledge into compelling in-store and digital displays.
3. Create and maintain visual standards for product presentation across all retail and online platforms, ensuring a consistent and impactful brand experience.
4. Design and implement product displays, window installations, and in-store layouts that highlight product features and enhance the shopping experience.
5. Work closely with the product development team to ensure that new products are effectively merchandised from launch, with a focus on driving customer engagement and sales.
6. Optimize product placement and visual merchandising techniques based on customer behavior, sales data, and feedback from product experience teams.
7. Partner with product management, product development, and product experience teams to align visual merchandising efforts with product strategies and marketing campaigns.
8. Work with marketing and e-commerce teams to ensure that visual merchandising strategies are integrated into digital and omnichannel experiences.
9. Collaborate with retail operations to ensure that visual merchandising plans are executed effectively in stores and other physical locations.
10. Manage the end-to-end process of visual merchandising projects, including planning, design, execution, and evaluation.
11. Oversee the production of visual merchandising materials, including displays, signage, and props, ensuring that all elements meet brand and product standards.
12. Coordinate with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers to source materials and execute visual merchandising projects within budget and timelines.
13. Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of visual merchandising strategies, using sales data, customer feedback, and market trends to make data-driven decisions.
14. Conduct regular store visits and audits to assess the implementation and impact of visual merchandising initiatives, identifying areas for improvement.
15. Stay up to date with industry trends and competitor activities, continuously refining and enhancing visual merchandising strategies to maintain a competitive edge.
16. Lead and mentor a team of visual merchandisers, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure high standards of creativity and execution.
17. Foster a collaborative and innovative environment within the visual merchandising team, encouraging the development of new ideas and approaches.
18. Manage team performance, setting clear goals and expectations, and conducting regular performance reviews.

Qualification Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising, Design, Marketing, or a related field.

Experience:

1. Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in visual merchandising, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
2. Proven experience working closely with product management, product development, and marketing teams to drive successful product presentations.
3. Strong portfolio showcasing innovative visual merchandising projects across retail and digital environments.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

1. Exceptional visual design skills with a strong understanding of merchandising principles and customer behavior.
2. Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) and visual merchandising tools.
3. Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
5. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and customer insights to inform visual merchandising strategies.
6. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a creative team.
7. Regular travel to retail locations and trade shows.
8. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
9. Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed for store installations and special events.

Physical Requirements: Represents the appropriate physical requirements of the job in the course of the work.

For employment within the United States, the W.C. Bradley Co. uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired team members. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service at www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

The W.C. Bradley Co. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, or veteran status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination where we do business.

Federal law requires the W.C. Bradley Co. to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. If you are interested in applying for employment with the W.C. Bradley Co. and require special assistance or accommodation to complete any part of the application and pre-employment process, please contact our Human Resources Office at 706.571.6080 or visit us at 1017 Front Avenue, Columbus, GA 31902.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing and Sales

Industries

Manufacturing