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Global Visual Merchandising Manager
Develop global visual merchandising standards and training programs for retail stores
About The Role
Global Visual Merchandising Manager
At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you'll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you'll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD.
The Global Visual Merchandising Manager is responsible for creating visual merchandising direction for all global channels, with a heightened focus on YETI-owned retail stores. This position supports the overall customer experience of the YETI brand through strategic product placement and is pivotal to the success of new initiatives as YETI retail grows. Cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external vendors and agencies is essential to bringing merchandising to life across our retail locations, elevating the consumer experience, and driving revenue.
Responsibilities:
- Drive visual merchandising strategy to promote sales and brand identity in brick-and-mortar retail environments across all YETI direct and wholesale channels.
- Collaborate with product teams during the product development process and create product/merchandising renders to support the wholesale sell-in process.
- Develop directives, planograms, and toolkits for all product and seasonal launches to support various global channels.
- Create directives specific to new store openings.
- Manage multiple projects across multiple channels simultaneously.
- Train store and sales teams on visual standards and processes.
- Support the execution of visual merchandising resets and launches at key retail locations and new store openings.
- Assist in off-site activities such as roadshows, trade shows, and pop-ups when additional support is needed.
- Expect to travel domestically and internationally at least 20% of the time, with significant seasonal variations.
Qualifications and Attributes:
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- At least 5 years of visual merchandising experience with multi-door and omni-channel brands.
- Strong leadership skills in producing creative displays and communications within a corporate environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and manage relationships with cross-functional team members.
- Exceptional presentation and communication skills to effectively relay strategies.
- Strong comprehension of display production, visual merchandising standards, and monthly floor set processes.
- Experience with short-term and long-term training related to visual merchandising responsibilities across the field and aligning training internally.
- Flexible, quick-thinking, and able to work within a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel as needed for new store openings.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, and planogram software.
Benefits & Perks:
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YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at yeti.com/esg.html.
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