Visual Merchandising Manager Mountainside, NJ

At Little Words Project, the

Visual Merchandising Manager

promotes visual merchandising excellence in Little Words Project brick-and-mortar stores through an understanding of brand strategies and thoughtful merchandising.ResponsibilitiesVisual Merchandising StrategyLead in-store adaptation of brand directiveUtilize selling data and product insights to layout stores, measure fixture productivity and work with store managers to deliver sell through of key products / collectionsImplement tools and processes for scalable execution of merchandising strategiesEstablish VM standards that include marketing, product placement, visual display standards, lighting, etc.Implement merchandising fundamentals to stores both virtually and workshopsClosely analyze and inspect execution of store VM standards, facilities and other store componentsOngoing Business ActionsDistribute category performance and selling reportsWork closely with Planning and Marketing teams to efficiently drive allocationsReview and approve all inventory transfer orders, including raw material processesManage bead and material menu and keep all SKUs up to dateLead Merchandising sessions during weekly all-hands meetingsAction VM plan for slow moving product / collections and lead RTB processesProactively plan for seasonality/holidays and collaboration launchesStore Visual Presentation MappingOwn store-by-store planogram and manage merchandising maps by fixture typeLead in-store campaign developmentLead store and fixture design for NSO sign-offWork with vendors to procure and design new fixture ideasStore Team LeadershipLead training of store visual leads and inspect executionEnsure leads are properly following inventory and VM ProtocolUtilize Progress retail to manage inventory-related tasksConduct workshops and create store execution playbookQualifications7+ years of experience in Retail Visual Merchandising with detailed knowledge of fashion & retailExcellent communication & presentation skills with a passion for innovation, creativity, and the ability to deliver with a standard of excellenceA hands-on problem solver with a willingness to work in the details and find opportunities to change processes to drive efficienciesAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and quickly adapt to change and new processesAbility to work collaboratively across varied cross-functional teams

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