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Brand Presentation Manager
American Eagle Outfitters
San Francisco, CA, United States
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The role of the Manager-Brand Presentation is to teach, coach and train the Merchandise Managers in key high visibility stores elevating the visual acuity and
floorset execution delivering top and bottom line results.
REPORTS TO:Regional Visual Manager
SUPERVISES: Merchandise Managers for assigned stores
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Partner with Regional Visual Manager and Home Office Brand Presentation team on all seasonal floorsets
• Manage floorset planning and execution calendar with stores including establishing FAST plans for all floorsets
• Oversee floorset mapping process with Merchandise Managers
• Communicate any floorset cadence changes or needs prior to floorset to RD; partner with DM/Store teams on scheduling
• Participate in corporate floorset sessions on site in Pittsburgh when necessary
• Establish a thorough knowledge of product assortment and key items. Partner with RD to help identify key business opportunities ensuring accurate location plans by store to increase revenue and profitability
• Assist in the Merchandise Manager’s development in designated stores.
• Hold Merchandise Managers and OMA’s accountable for flawless execution and maintenance throughout the lifecycle of the floorset
• Develop strong partnership with RD, Regional Visual Manager and DMs
• Assist in recruiting talented visual teams from competition to build bench and increase talent pool; Provide candidates to DM/RD for consideration
• Shop the competition and communicate current trends and competitor strategies that are relevant to AEO portfolio of brands to Regional Visual Manager
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, or related field required.
• Five+ years experience in retail management or merchandising.
• Travel is required
• Strong fashion sense, and strong vendor relationships are preferred.
• High degree of proficiency Outlook & Internet applications, and proficiency Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
• Strong prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
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