Visual Merchandising Manager

The Guitar Center Company; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guitar Center Company is seeking a dynamic Visual Merchandising Manager to lead impactful merchandising strategies across its store locations. In this role, you will develop creative visual presentations, manage planograms, and collaborate with various teams to enhance the customer experience and drive sales. This full-time position offers a salary between $95,000 and $120,000 annually, along with various benefits, including extensive health coverage and unique opportunities for musicians.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid sick/holiday/vacation time

Employee discount program

Tuition reimbursement options

Gig leave for musicians

Qualifications

• 5+ years of visual merchandising experience in retail.
• Strong understanding of music culture and instruments.
• Proven ability to drive sales through creative visual concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute visual merchandising strategies.
• Manage and execute planograms for all product categories.
• Provide training and support to store teams.

Skills

Project Management

Visual Merchandising

Communication

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Planogram Software

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Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a dynamic and creative Visual Merchandising Manager to lead the development and execution of impactful merchandising strategies that drive sales, enhance customer experience, and elevate brand storytelling across all store locations. This role will be responsible for creating and implementing visual merchandising standards that bring our brand to life, highlighting the unique qualities of musical instruments and audio equipment. The Visual Merchandising Manager will also oversee the creation, management, and execution of planograms to ensure consistent, effective product placement and maximize sales potential.

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Develop and execute visual merchandising strategies that align with brand positioning, seasonal promotions, product launches, and business objectives.
• Create immersive, music-inspired displays that showcase instruments and gear while driving customer engagement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and store operations, to ensure cohesive in-store experience.
• Partner with the marketing team on campaign asset development for stores.
• Planogram Development & Ownership:
• Lead the development, management, and execution of detailed planograms for all product categories, ensuring consistency across all locations.
• Analyze product assortment, sales data, and customer behavior to optimize product placement and drive sales.
• Partner with merchandising and inventory teams to maintain accurate product placement, ensure in-stock positions, and address any merchandising challenges.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure planogram compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Training & Standards:
• Develop visual merchandising guidelines, tools, and training materials to support store teams.
• Conduct regular store visits to ensure compliance and provide coaching to store teams on visual standards.
• Gather feedback from store teams and customers to continuously improve visual presentation.
• Performance Analysis & Optimization:
• Analyze sales and performance data to measure the impact of visual initiatives and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with store leadership to drive merchandising decisions that enhance customer experience and sales.

Professional Experience & Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in visual merchandising, including planogram creation and management, preferably in a multi-store retail environment.
• Strong understanding of music culture, instruments, and audio equipment.
• Proven track record of developing creative visual concepts that drive sales.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) for visual design and merchandising assets.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in planogram software (e.g., JDA, Blue Yonder, or similar tools) is highly preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed to support store visits and installations.

Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards:

For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave--take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

Pay Rate:$95,000 - $120,000/yr depending on background and experience.

This position is eligible to participate in the Guitar Center Company bonus program based on Company performance

The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

About Guitar Center

Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We strive to craft lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the almost indescribable happiness that comes from playing an instrument. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

With a career at Guitar Center, you become part of the world's largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. Whether at our Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, or Support Center, Guitar Center employees have a common goal: to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music.

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Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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