Visual Presentation Manager Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

About the Team

The Visual Merchandising team is passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving results through visual storytelling. We collaborate closely with Marketing, Merchandising, Store Operations, and Field teams to create consistent, impactful presentations across all locations.

About the Role

As the Senior Manager of Visual Merchandising you will lead the development and execution of seasonal floorsets, floorplans, window displays, fixture programs, and visual standards that support both the customer experience and business goals. You will partner with Merchandising, Planning, Store Operations, and field teams to ensure store presentations are compelling and aligned with Brand direction. You will support new store planning, communication of visual strategies, and coaching team members. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, collaborative leader who is passionate about product storytelling, developing people, and creating inspiring customer experiences.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will...

create visual strategy and vision for all of retail including merchandising, visuals, marketing, promotional strategies, etc.

Oversee floorset product presentation in the corporate prototype store

Ensure store merchandising supports the window marketing for each floorset change

Oversee roll-out of all Visual presentation materials to the field

Partner with the Marketing team to create compelling window displays

Oversee store ranking program and implement the Visual and Inventory allocation tool for floorsets.

Develop and communicate the retail visual strategy and vision across merchandising, visual presentation, marketing, promotional strategies, and related business initiatives

Manage Associate Visual Manager(s)

Ensure new store floorplans reflect the 3 year strategy and key initiatives

Partner with Mgr, Strategic Planning to ensure all product is placed and has the best selling opportunity

Implement and maintain Visual Standards Binder updates

Train new associates on Visual merchandising standards

Ensure District stores are following plans per corporate direction

Create and oversee floorplan direction and communication for all seasons

Communicate weekly merchandising updates to RM's, DM's & Stores

Oversee all floorplan merchandising strategies and meetings

Why you will love working at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

We're a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibe

A technologically and data-driven business

Competitive salaries and comprehensive health benefits

We're at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generation

We're passionate about our internal and external clients and live/breathe the client experience

We get to be creative daily

A smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideas

We believe in autonomy and reward taking initiative

We have fun!

We're excited about you because...

3-5 years corporate Visual Merchandising experience or related area

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excel, Illustrator & Quark knowledge

Strong business acumen preferably within a corporate retail environment

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time

Ability to type on a keyboard and operate a PC

Ability to converse over a telephone

Ability to transport materials or equipment or lifting, moving, carrying objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis

Ability to work in office and perform in corporate environment

Location

This role is based onsite in our Portland, OR office.

Our Culture & Values

We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.

People First

Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:

Benefits

A generous discount on all WSI brands

A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities

Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer

Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits

Tax-free commuter benefits

A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health

Continued Learning

In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University

Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities

Resources for self-development

Advisor (Mentor) program

Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.

Our Company
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.