Merchandise Manager Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary The Visual Merchandising Manager drives visual merchandising and warehouse logistics strategy, exceeding expectations in logistics, merchandising, and visual styling. This role involves leading and developing the merchandising team to ensure top standards of visual presentation and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include optimizing staffing and scheduling, overseeing training programs, and maintaining lean inventory operations. The Visual Merchandising Manager collaborates with stakeholders to enhance store performance and guest engagement, ensuring the store is always "Grand Opening Ready."Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Staffing and Scheduling: Ensure the merchandising team is fully staffed with qualified individuals to meet standard work expectations. Optimize team productivity and efficiency through effective scheduling.

Training: Oversee the training of all merchandising team members, ensuring they can effectively execute company expectations. This includes:
Coaching and one-on-one training methods
Onboarding Training
Showroom packet (Map) execution
Style guide, assortment deck, and visual brief execution
Standard work execution
Logistics functions
Leadership skill development

Store Experience: Ensure the store is "Grand Opening Ready" by managing all aspects of merchandising, visual presentation, and labeling. Validate the completion and execution of Sales Merchandising Fundamentals.

Guest Engagement: Train merchandising team members on the selling model to ensure they engage guests effectively throughout the store.

Logistics and Warehouse: Maintaining inventory accuracy and minimizing inventory adjustment losses. Maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient operating environment.

Assessment: Conduct monthly standard work evaluations to assess performance and identify execution gaps.

Performance Management: Address performance gaps through effective management and business planning, focusing on:
People: Document the growth and development of the merchandising team based on behaviors.
Talent Development: Index talent and develop leadership skills within the team.
Process Improvement: Track and improve standard work inconsistencies and opportunities.

Team Leadership: Build and lead the merchandising team to achieve goals and complete tasks, motivating them to excel.

Partnerships: Foster productive working relationships with:
General Manager
Business Managers
Allocations Team
Merchandising Team
Vendors
Retail Visual and Logistic Manager
Retail Support Team members
Distribution and Cross Docks
Inventory and Asset Protection Team
IT Department

SOP Compliance: Adhere to all company standard operating policies and procedures.

Engage with guests throughout the store, provide sales assistance, and uphold a high standard of guest service to ensure an exceptional experience.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B. S.) or equivalent from four-year college in business, design, retail management, sales, merchandising, or related field preferred. 5 years experience in direct customer interactive environment required; high volume. 3 years of management experience required. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

3 years of management experience required. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Position Hiring Range

The hiring pay range provides a good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage that Living Spaces expects to pay for the position upon hire. Pay will be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to: applicant's education, relevant work experience, knowledge, applicable and relevant skills and abilities, market demand, Company budget, as well as internal equity and alignment with geographic market data. Living Spaces reserves the right to modify this page at any time.

Compensation: $57,500.00 - $76,750.00

Overtime pay is available for eligible, non-exempt Team Members.Reimbursement for expenses as required by applicable law and Company policy.Retail, Guest Services and Distribution Center Team Members are eligible to receive team bonus based on meeting specific goals and KPI's.

Additional available benefits upon meeting eligibility requirements include:

• Medical (full-time only)

• Dental (full-time only)

• Vision (full-time only)

• 401(k) with Company match (full and part-time)

• Vacation (full-time only or as otherwise required by applicable law)

• Paid Sick Leave (full and part-time)

• Flex or Health Spending Account (for eligible full-time only)

• Employee Assistance Program (full and part-time)

• Holiday pay (full-time only)

• Life insurance (full-time only)

For more details, please visit our website at: Careers (livingspaces.com)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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