Visual Merchandising Director directs an organization's visual merchandising department. Responsible for driving sales and profits with pricing decisions, display strategies, and events. Being a Visual Merchandising Director manages staffing strategy and decisions. Oversees regional display initiatives and ensures they correspond to overall organizational decisions and objectives. Additionally, Visual Merchandising Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Visual Merchandising Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Visual Merchandising Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Visual Merchandising Specialist will also be instrumental in elevating visual standards in coordination with the in-store events.
Key Roles and ResponsibilitiesDepartmental Clean-upsUtilize merchandise standards manuals to deep dive and bring to brand standards a specific departmentExecute workload according to workload calendar and event directivesEnsure clean-up is completed on time in alignment with the marketing eventWork collaboratively within the store teamFollow up with the Visual Merchandising Manager on any opportunities before and after the clean-up is completeDepartment ReinventionsPlan the department reinventions utilizing the standards manualDeliver reinvention on the agreed upon timelinePlan work according to workload calendarFollow the direction as specified in the merchandising standards manualCommunicate any issues when setting the reinvention to the Store DirectorComplete any new signing directives associated with the reinventionCommunicate daily with Visual Merchandising ManagerClearance Execution EventsResponsible for redline / green line markdownsInventory supplies prior to beginning any markdown projectMark and label each item and move to appropriate shelfPlace stickers in a visible location on the productUse appropriate signageRefer to the most current version of the clearance guide to ensure accurate execution.
Visual OperationsHandle Visual Merchandiser material and visual scheme ordersControl quantity and condition of all incoming visual materialMaintain and care for all display and interior material with sustainability in mindProvide updates of all VM information material in the storeAnd, any additional assigned responsibilities.
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Last updated : 2024-03-06