Manager, Retail Visual Merchandising, KFL
Foot Locker - Saint Petersburg, FL
posted 4 days ago
About the position
Kids Foot Locker is looking for a creative, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to play a key role as our Manager, Retail Visual Merchandising. Relentlessly committed to fuel a shared passion for self-expression, we create unrivaled experiences at the heart of the sport and sneaker communities through the power of our people. If you want to be a part of something bigger than you can imagine, you have come to the right place. This role will be responsible for the development and implementation of all visual merchandising programs and fixturing consistent with Kids Foot Locker strategy and initiatives. This role will help drive the look and feel of our stores, collaborate on initiatives with store optimization, space planning, omni marketing and more to ensure the stories of the banner come to life in the space in an engaging and creative way. You will be to need to collaborate with everyone from store associates to company executives to brand partners. Being able to look through the lens of our store team and the consumer is key to being successful in this role.
Responsibilities
- Partners closely with stakeholders to develop merchandising briefs designed to amplify key commercial seasons and product moments.
- Develop and build VM directives in accordance with the marketing cadence, product priorities, and relevant merchandising standards/fixtures.
- Inform and influence fixture and signage requirements which amplify storytelling, drive sell-through, and contribute to the overall look and feel of our stores.
- Support stakeholders to deliver Capital and NON Capital Store Plan activity (incl. store openings, closings, and remodels) and other events/projects (e.g., ASW and local marketing programs).
- Partners closely with stakeholders to build creative merchandising solutions (VM briefs) which drive energy and liquidation.
- Partners cross-functionally to develop vendor-supported campaigns which integrate seamlessly and elevate the core in-store experience.
- Devise new merchandising tests to meet evolving customer expectations and divisional priorities.
- Continuously improve existing tools and resources for stakeholders and collaborators.
- Develop and maintain the VM standards playbook with a focus on UX.
- Distills feedback and opportunities into action which moves the discipline forward.
- Oversee in-store print and/or digital and fixture requirements for in-store campaigns and initiatives, including distributions lists, specifications and/or dimensions, order quantities, budget forecast etc.
- Develop and drive cross-functional processes that create efficiency and end-to-end alignment.
- Ensure seamless and timely flow of VM directions and information across the organization.
- Translates stakeholder priorities to achieve storytelling and sell-thru targets.
- Systematically accomplish several projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Support new initiatives that the evolving needs of the brand.
Requirements
- Relevant Bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Deep understanding of visual merchandising and retail is required.
- >5 years of related experience is required.
- Demonstrated experience with design tools including Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat etc.) 3D rendering software (Sketchup), and Keynote is required.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office 365 suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams) is required.
- Familiarity using Apple Mac PC is desirable.
- Design experience and/or knowledge of print production is preferred.
- Basic understanding of photography is preferred.
- Availability to travel minimum 25% time per month is required.
- Ability to lift 30-40lbs is required.
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity using Apple Mac PC is desirable.
- Design experience and/or knowledge of print production is preferred.
- Basic understanding of photography is preferred.
Benefits
- Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off
- Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
- 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
- Strong Company Culture
- Employee Resource Groups
