Visual Merchandising Manager Job at Aquent Talent in Hayward

As a Visual Merchandising Manager, you will partner with internal teams and external suppliers to design and produce best-in-class retail displays. This includes visual space design and product merchandising and managing purchasing, manufacturing, and distribution of retail graphics and merchandisers to create a best-in-class shopping experience.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams from store design, creative, merchandising, retail operations and store procurement teams as well established and new external suppliers
• Effectively communicate schedule and cost options as well as trade offs
• Shows determination in the face of obstacles and set-backs by acting as a role model with unforeseen changes and rush projects and being flexible with change
• Work to clarify situations where information, instructions or objectives are ambiguous by learning to act without knowing all the details and having the ability to act and plan for different scenarios

Design:

• Drive results by partnering with merchandising and creative teams and external suppliers to determine the best way to display products; customer wayfinding and product information to deliver best in class client experience
• Partner with Retail Operations business partners to estimate store workload and create store communication that enables field teams to flawlessly execute product displays
• Frequently visit our client's store and other retailers to grow and maintain up to date knowledge of best in class merchandising design, materials and customer experiences

Purchase and Produce:

• Partner with external suppliers and strategic sourcing partners to negotiate; purchase and manage manufacturing and distribution of merchandisers, graphics, props and displays for multiple versions of retail environments in accordance with company compliance practices

Drive Operational Excellence:

• Search for ways to improve the client experience by exploring ways to improve store execution
• Independently anticipate and meet store needs when it comes to operational execution of in-store materials
• Ensure stores are supported and issues are resolved within our service level agreements through our internal store support system
• Work to maintain accuracy of data that informs assets version on distribution lists
• Apply expertise in ways that are unique and innovative to create successful workflow processes and be eager to explore new ways of working
• Ensure flawless execution by providing accurate distribution information and supporting store requests

Experience:

• 4+ years in a program, project or production manager or visual merchandising role within a retail advertising or marketing organization
• Day to day use of Creative Suite, MS Office and Smartsheet or similar for budget and schedule tracking
• Proven track record of implementing successful visual merchandising strategies that drive sales and positive customer experience
• Experience with vendor engagement; purchase and procurement processes in a corporate environment
• Experience with single project-based budget management including forecasting; evaluating estimates and awarding work

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising; Design, Communications, Marketing or related field

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $48.64 to $54.05 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.