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Senior Manager, Visual Merchandising
Spectrum
Stamford, CT, United States
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Spectrum Senior Manager, Visual Merchandising
JOB SUMMARY
The Spectrum Merchandising Senior Manager is responsible for the development and execution of a Visual Merchandising strategy across Spectrum stores. Responsible for the oversight and development of standard operating procedures as it relates to Retail Merchandising. This individual must be competent in retail fixture systems, rendering of concepts and product placement. Utilizing tools such as OneDoor or a comparable planogram software, this position is required to create/maintain planograms and merchandising floor layouts including monitoring merchandising compliance.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Requires customer focus, change & innovation, strategic thinking, managing budget, relationship building & influencing talent management, result focus and inspirational leadership.
• Develop innovative creative executions that are visually impactful store environments and will also initiate and present creative briefs for external design agencies.
• Develops Visual Merchandising strategy and execution plan for Spectrum stores. Translate high level strategy and options in a manner that is easily digestible and translatable to collateral guidelines.
• Partners with internal Accessories and Device teams to research trends and collaborate on product placement. Lead Demo Device ordering process and execution strategies.
• Leads Visual Merchandising solutions for all store types, including new concepts.
• Collaborates with Marketing, Print & Digital Creative teams to align merchandise placement with visual execution across all store formats.
• Reviews, approves and posts print collateral and digital content.
• Drives, communicates and executes quarterly merchandising resets to ensure relevance and fresh retail implementations.
• Develops multifunctional merchandising concepts to support product and brand messaging.
• Leverages top line data into merchandising efforts that drive sales, both across the company and at store-specific, department-specific levels.
• Hires, trains, and leads a team of Regional resources responsible for locally executing the merchandising plan.
• Develops and continually updates training and strategic guides to ensure that Visual Merchandising team applies unified principles across all stores.
• Analyzes, understands, and refines processes related to visual merchandising to optimize efficiency/better meet needs of business.
• Responsible to work hands-on in the field alongside visual merchandisers.
• Performs visual merchandising efforts that support a rigorous selling environment.
• Plans and executes free form floor sets across stores with varying sales volumes, square footage, and layouts.
• Interdisciplinary work with creative/construction team to source, develop, refine, and repurpose in-store fixtures and visual display including window installations.
• Brings a strong creative eye to store design and aesthetics.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Strong understanding of trend and style that is reflective of the brand and core customer.
• Ability to serve as a visionary and oversees the execution of all presentation inclusive of merchandising, floor planning, display and outfitting.
• Ability to guide product placement and outfitting that is reflective of trend, reinforces brand messaging, and inspires the customer.
• Ability to partner with Store Brand Leaders to establish systems that protect stock levels and uphold presentation standards.
• Strong knowledge of effective store structures & floor plans.
• Sound understanding of retail math is required.
• Ability to develop the store team to assess, apply inspiration and execute creatively.
• Ability to facilitate the display process through idea generation and application of inspiration.
• Ability to partner with the Store Manager to ensure appropriate support and effective scheduling for visual priorities.
• Ability to actively communicate with all levels of staff.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Develops team to connect brand aesthetic with store Social Media platforms.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; both written and verbal.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of OneDoor (or comparable planogram software).
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Merchandising or Commercial Arts Preferred. Additional relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Project Management certification desired.
Related Work Experience
Prior Supervisor/Manager level experience 5+ yrs
Experience working in one or more of the following industries: retail,US wireless, customer electronics or technology 5+ yrs
Visual Merchandising experience with leading edge retailers, specifically
influencing the creative process, development and implementation plans 5+ yrs
Field visual merchandising experience to execution across multiple locations is preferred 3 yrs
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment; including field visit to in-market Retail Stores.
Stamford, CT Charter Communications HQ-based position, but travel is required.
Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs.
Ability to climb ladders.
Ability to work morning/night/weekend hours as needed to accomplish tasks.