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Job Description

About the Role

In this role, you will lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of merchandise presentation and space planning across all store formats. You will serve as a key partner to Merchandising, Planning, Store Operations, and Leadership to maximize sales productivity and brand differentiation. You will drive the implementation of enterprise priorities, ensuring they are translated into compelling, executable store experiences.

What You'll Do

• Enhance merchandising capabilities at all organizational levels through targeted training, clear expectations, data-driven insights, and alignment with product strategies.

• Develop and update comprehensive merchandising and visual standards.

• Expand hands-on training opportunities for leaders both in-store and in dedicated training environments.

• Design a merchandising mechanics training curriculum for all current and new associates.

• Promote consistency and quality in-store execution by leveraging digital merchandising tools.

• Improve pricing and signing execution through best practice certification

• Develop a multi-year capital investment plan focused on fixture replacement, visual enhancements, and capacity maximization to ensure strong returns.

• Increase sales productivity and customer engagement through effective merchandise presentation and in-store marketing within assigned categories.

• Establish the vision for merchandise presentation and translate strategies into actionable plans for all store formats.

• Oversee the implementation of merchandise presentation strategies related to space planning.

• Collaborate with multiple departments to lead change management initiatives for space planning tools and priorities.

• Set presentation standards that align with company sales, margin, and customer experience objectives.

• Direct the planning and execution of merchandising initiatives and key seasonal strategies within assigned categories.

• Manage the development and implementation of floor plans and planograms to support new product launches and seasonal transitions.

• Lead the adoption of digital merchandising and space planning tools across the organization.

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Merchandise Presentation Managers to drive continuous improvement across 14 regions.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration with Merchandising, Store Operations, Marketing, and IT to ensure seamless execution.

• Oversee Merchandise Presentation capital projects within assigned categories.

• Focus on fixture enhancements and capacity maximization to achieve measurable ROI.

• Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

Required

• Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred)

• 10+ years of progressive retail leadership experience in merchandising, space planning, store operations, or related functions

Preferred

• Significant experience leading large-scale, enterprise-wide teams in a multi-store environment

Essential Functions

The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform; however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl's may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

• Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the "What You'll Do" Section

• Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance as set by the company

• Ability to work at least 8 hours per day, occasionally longer when necessary to meet business needs, 5 days per week

• Ability to comply with dress code requirements

• Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines

• Ability to give direction and receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel

• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others

• Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes

• Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs

• Perform work in accordance with the Physical/Cognitive Requirements section

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

• Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc

• Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units

• Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner

• Ability to comply with health and safety standards