Visual Merchandising & Store Operations Lead

Varley; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Varley is seeking a Visual Merchandising and Operations Manager for our Palo Alto store. This hands-on retail leader will support the Store Manager in delivering commercial success, an exceptional customer experience, and high visual and operational standards.

They will drive the brand’s visual strategy while owning inventory accuracy, stockroom organization, deliveries, replenishment and operational readiness across the store.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years’ retail leadership experience in a store or brand environment.
• Strong commercial and visual awareness with ability to connect product presentation to trading performance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute VM strategy in line with brand guidelines (windows, mannequins, fixtures).
• Adapt displays based on customer behaviour, stock availability and product performance.
• Monitor and report on the commercial impact of VM changes.
• Coordinate with store teams on launches, deliveries and VM priorities.
• Own inventory accuracy and stockroom standards; ensure shop-floor readiness during peak periods.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Store Operations

Inventory Management

People Leadership

Communications

POS & Reporting

Tools

RFID tagging

POS systems

Job description

Varley is seeking a Visual Merchandising and Operations Manager for our Palo Alto store. This hands-on retail leader will support the Store Manager in delivering commercial success, an exceptional customer experience, and high visual and operational standards.

They will drive the brand’s visual strategy while owning inventory accuracy, stockroom organization, deliveries, replenishment and operational readiness across the store.