Uniqlo Co., Ltd.
Visual Merchandising Assistant Manager - Memorial City Mall
Uniqlo Co., Ltd., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Visual Manager and General Manager, the Assistant Visual Manager will provide solutions to store specific visual and merchandising challenges using brand standards and corporate visual guidelines to maintain brand integrity. The Assistant Visual Manager will adapt corporate visual direction based on individual store need and inventory levels and drives sales through strategic merchandise placement and compelling displays.
Key Responsibilities:
-Create, order, train and maintain brand standards for visual presentation, cleanliness and organization throughout the store to ensure a consistent customer experience.-Plan and execute new item deliveries to ensure they are quickly placed and all garments are represented on the floor in full size runs with proper signage where needed.
-Partner with store manager and visual manager to create, prepare for and implement seasonal merchandising presentations and manage new visual merchandising initiatives.
-Strong understanding of company plans, to create weekly planning with Store Managers/GM for layout & In-store presentation
-Partner with management to monitor merchandise sell through and replenishment utilizing sales reports.
-Partner with visual manager and store manager on key visual merchandising decisions that have an impact on store workload and sales.
-Ensure visually appealing and brand appropriate displays are created and updated to drive sell through and maximize the business.
-Ensure lighting and signage is to company standard to highlight merchandise and display.
-Support store management to ensure all store objectives are met (i.e.: customer service, operational initiatives, etc.).
-Provide product and brand knowledge to employees and customers.
-Exemplify and enforce company policy and procedure.
-Assist with special projects as assigned by management.
-Partner with Store Manager and Visual Manager to identify and resolve store issues
-Maintain the highest in store visual standards across entire area
-Lead in store visual team when visual manager is not present
Required Skills and Abilities:
-Proven visual merchandising ability within a high volume vertical retailer-Create and direct visual merchandising displays, manage priorities and execute initiatives
-Attention to detail
-Strong time management and organizational skills
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills-Offer solutions to store specific visual and merchandising challenges using brand standards and HQ direction as a guideline-Ability to identify potential Visual Merchandising opportunities and provide creative solutions-Proven ability to create teams and partnerships-Ability to train and develop a team-Leads by example and is hands on
-Positive and professional attitude, is flexible and adaptable
-Ability to prioritize tasks and react to changing priorities-Ability to effectively communicate with customers and store personnel
Physical Requirements:
-Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
-Ability to stand for long periods of time, read computer terminals, push, pull, or move objects of at least 25 lbs
-Ability to effectively maneuver around sales floor and stockroom by repetitive bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, and climbing
Schedule Requirements:
-Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets business needs, including evenings and weekends
- Relocation may be required based on business needs
Experience:
-High School Diploma or GED required
-Three to four years retail visual merchandising or display experience required
-Strong creative & visual skills; honed sense of style / color with attention to detail
-Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to form partnerships to collaborate, influence and impact change
The Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reporting to the Visual Manager and General Manager, the Assistant Visual Manager will provide solutions to store specific visual and merchandising challenges using brand standards and corporate visual guidelines to maintain brand integrity. The Assistant Visual Manager will adapt corporate visual direction based on individual store need and inventory levels and drives sales through strategic merchandise placement and compelling displays.
Key Responsibilities:
-Create, order, train and maintain brand standards for visual presentation, cleanliness and organization throughout the store to ensure a consistent customer experience.-Plan and execute new item deliveries to ensure they are quickly placed and all garments are represented on the floor in full size runs with proper signage where needed.
-Partner with store manager and visual manager to create, prepare for and implement seasonal merchandising presentations and manage new visual merchandising initiatives.
-Strong understanding of company plans, to create weekly planning with Store Managers/GM for layout & In-store presentation
-Partner with management to monitor merchandise sell through and replenishment utilizing sales reports.
-Partner with visual manager and store manager on key visual merchandising decisions that have an impact on store workload and sales.
-Ensure visually appealing and brand appropriate displays are created and updated to drive sell through and maximize the business.
-Ensure lighting and signage is to company standard to highlight merchandise and display.
-Support store management to ensure all store objectives are met (i.e.: customer service, operational initiatives, etc.).
-Provide product and brand knowledge to employees and customers.
-Exemplify and enforce company policy and procedure.
-Assist with special projects as assigned by management.
-Partner with Store Manager and Visual Manager to identify and resolve store issues
-Maintain the highest in store visual standards across entire area
-Lead in store visual team when visual manager is not present
Required Skills and Abilities:
-Proven visual merchandising ability within a high volume vertical retailer-Create and direct visual merchandising displays, manage priorities and execute initiatives
-Attention to detail
-Strong time management and organizational skills
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills-Offer solutions to store specific visual and merchandising challenges using brand standards and HQ direction as a guideline-Ability to identify potential Visual Merchandising opportunities and provide creative solutions-Proven ability to create teams and partnerships-Ability to train and develop a team-Leads by example and is hands on
-Positive and professional attitude, is flexible and adaptable
-Ability to prioritize tasks and react to changing priorities-Ability to effectively communicate with customers and store personnel
Physical Requirements:
-Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
-Ability to stand for long periods of time, read computer terminals, push, pull, or move objects of at least 25 lbs
-Ability to effectively maneuver around sales floor and stockroom by repetitive bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, and climbing
Schedule Requirements:
-Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets business needs, including evenings and weekends
- Relocation may be required based on business needs
Experience:
-High School Diploma or GED required
-Three to four years retail visual merchandising or display experience required
-Strong creative & visual skills; honed sense of style / color with attention to detail
-Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to form partnerships to collaborate, influence and impact change
The Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.