Anthropologie Visual Merchandising Manager - Buffalo, New York

In collaboration with the store team, the Visual Merchandising Manager supports the operations of the store with an emphasized merchandising and display accountability on creating a visual experience for the customer that is inspiring, dynamic, and unique.

REPORTS TO: Store Brand Leader

OVERSEES: Members of the Store Team

LEADERSHIP & TEAM MANAGEMENT

* Hiring & Training: Recruit, mentor, and train talented individuals for advancement within the organization

* Develop & Coach: Set clear objectives and expectations for delivering an exceptional customer experience by coaching team members on store operations, merchandise placement and standards, visual display, and business analysis

* Inspire & Motivate: Inspire teams through shared fate, creativity, empathy, and empowerment, tailoring motivation to the individual and leveraging the strengths of the team. Act as a brand ambassador reflective of the company values and aesthetic.

BRAND EXPERIENCE

* Customer Engagement: Provide exceptional customer experiences that are engaging, efficient and personalized applying and understanding of the customer to all merchandising.

* Retail Experience: Challenge and inspire the team to elevate every aspect of the store experience through service, merchandising, and display to create a compelling atmosphere for the customer

* Lead Change & Innovation: Lead and support new ideas and initiatives to evolve the retail experience for the customer; drive sales and provide a unique store experience

VISUAL & BUSINESS OPERATIONS

* Manage Operational Execution: Collaborate with key partners to lead timely and effective execution of store controls and operating standards while assuming accountability for the store's profitability

* Manage Visual Execution: Manage the seasonal display and merchandising process from inspiration, idea generation, planning and execution to meet company expectations, budgets and timeline.

* Analyze the Business: Maximize store sales through a strong level of customer service, business and key metric analysis and apply observations to merchandising strategies.

* Inspire Independent Thinking: Effectively delegate and guide teams while at the same time allowing others the creativity to succeed by making strategic, business-impacting decisions

COMMUNICATION & RELATIONSHIPS

* Provide Meaningful Feedback: Set clear objectives and expectations to drive a consistent store experience and ensure excellent operational and visual standards

* Communicate & Build Relationships: Foster a culture of strong communication and teamwork in order to ensure a seamless balance of operational and visual priorities and to facilitate problem-solving

* Adaptability: Encourage and demonstrate adaptability; positively effecting change and enabling the team to successfully execute a shared vision

REQUIREMENTS

* Store visual merchandising and leadership experience

* Strong merchant skills and a history of delivering financial results

* Proven record of developing great talent

BENEFITS

As an Anthropologie employee, your health and well-being are among our highest priorities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision and dental coverage, a fabulous merchandise discount, an employer-matched 401(k) plan, qualified transportation credit, a generous employee referral program and much more. http://www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

Sound like a good fit?

If you are ready to lead and inspire a team of positive, dynamic individuals, please apply online. We look forward to reviewing your unique qualifications.

You can learn more about Anthropologie and all URBN brands at http://www.urbn.com/

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