Role Mission

The Visual Merchandiser – Mid-Atlantic based in Chicago, is responsible for implementing and maintaining all visual directives and standards for interior merchandising, windows, as well as in- store special events in accordance with the worldwide guidelines for the stores in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Key Accountabilities

• Follow all visual directives via photographs and company visual campaign book when executing store set-ups. Adapt or substitute in a brand appropriate manner to make visual merchandising suitable to regional needs;
• Provide PowerPoint recaps from all store visits to be shared with company headquarters in Italy;
• Implement and maintain visual displays and merchandising to maximize store business;
• Ongoing training of store associates in visual merchandising standards in line with Retail Excellence objectives;
• Executes display for windows, merchandising and special events throughout region;
• Maintain awareness of regional stores business and partner with retail regional directors to best support business needs within region;
• Remain aware of the competition in retail visual industry standards in the marketplace;
• Partner with regional/store managers, to effectively support current business trends with visual needs as they arise;
• Travel required throughout district to support visual needs;
• Responsible to respect travel budget as provided by corporate team.

Key Requirements

• 2+ years Visual Merchandising experience with multi-store scope preferred;
• Must be very flexible with hours of work and be comfortable with ever changing priorities in a fast-paced environment;
• Must be comfortable with ever changing priorities in a fast paced environment;
• Available to work adhoc overnights and weekends to meet urgent deadlines;
• Strong attention to detail and passion to work quickly/efficiently to meet deadlines;
• Candidate should be open to regular travel as needed within the region to support the visual team as needed;
• Adhoc travel at short notice may be required several times throughout the year;
• Proficiency with Powerpoint and basic photography skills;
• Multi store experience preferred but not required.

Key Behaviors

Explore

Considerate Thinker

• Sees the big picture and understands how own actions and decisions impact others and the organization as a whole

Solutions Developer

• Actively scans the environment for new approaches, blending different ideas to come with creative yet effective solutions

Deliver

Accountable Achiever

• Actively gets things done, raising the bar for performance and taking accountability for own actions

Agile Advocate

• Driven by the sense of urgency, promotes change and takes smart risks in pursuit of goals

Connect

Connection Builder

• Builds trust-based relationships across boundaries and encourages collaboration
• Adapts own style to communicate impactfully

People Enabler

• Empowers others by providing autonomy and encouraging self-expression, valuing and amplifying each person’s uniqueness

Build

Continuous Learner

• Is self-aware, curious to learn and seeks feedback from others to continuously grow, always putting improvement over comfort

Talent Builder

• Provides constructive and on-going feedback, coaches and helps others to achieve their full potential

Work Authorization

• Qualified candidates must have the proper work authorization to work in the United States

EOE M/D/F/V