Develop and coordinate visual merchandising strategies to support seasonal trend sets, holiday gift strategies, key items and corporate initiatives. Partner and work closely with merchant teams to ensure business needs are met. Provide solid, timely communication to divisions and merchants on scheduled basis. Manage budget and communication through workflow system.

Essential Functions:

Coordinate and develop visual programs in collaboration with Creative Manager for all merchandising strategies as requested to support corporate direction/strategies/seasonal visual sets. Complete distribution in workflow and place orders for all components. Adhere to allocated budget. Write directives in workflow within given timeline and communicate to storesProvide exciting and innovative visual solutions that set us apart from our competitionTimely follow up and execution of agreed to projects and strategies as committed to at seasonal creative council turn inAdhere to departmental policy on requesting purchase orders, placing commitments and distribution documentsEnsure all directives are entered into the system and tracked accordinglyCreate Art Production Request Forms and provide images as neededManage planogram process for FOB. Work with merchant teams to create and ensure accuracy of planograms. Publish to workbench on set timelineCoordinate and determine vendor signing and visual collateral for adequate merchandise support by store size. Primary role is to ensure all vendor adds are captured and plans are in place to identify each store each seasonCoordinate and approve vendor supplied collateral and fixtures for use in stores – ensure deliveries and communicate proper usage and timing through workflow systemEnsure execution of all approved ‘shop’ attractions as assignedEnsure all projects associated with assigned FOB are assigned a lead owner (if not the coordinator) and a secondary partner when necessary. Ensure merchants submit all projects via the VM Request FormCoordinate and provide updated information to support the Division Merchandise Presentation Directors on a bi-weekly basis on all new and revised merchandising programsNegotiate corporate pricing with vendors on all existing and new programs as neededNegotiate vendor co-op and develop vendor supported visual programsAttend and participate in all staff meetings, art production meetings and division director’s conference callsCollaborate with New Store/Renovation Coordinator on master order form – assist in maintenanceReview all vendor shop installations with New Store/ Renovation Manager as neededTravel stores monthly to evaluate success and identify opportunities of seasonal projectsParticipate in Prototype process as neededAssist in setting up senior management meetings, new and remodeled stores as needed, seasonal strategies, key initiatives and special projects as requiredShop the competition. Recognize and analyze specific opportunities related to area of expertiseCoordinating, planning and development of Visual Merchandising directives, planograms, brand guides, standardsRequires designated hybrid in-office work schedule

Education:

Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent years of experience required

Work Experience:

Must have both in-store and corporate visual experience Budget experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Good communication and interpersonal skills Good understanding of Microsoft Office Understanding of CAD, Photoshop and InDesignAbility to work in multiple file formats - PC & MAC
 

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