Visual Manager Resume Samples

Description :

1. Analyzed merchandising reports to review business results and took appropriate action to capitalize on business strengths and impact deficiencies.
2. Worked closely with merchandising manager to set corporate directed merchandising initiatives seasonally.
3. Partnered with sales managers to come up with visual merchandising strategies that would impact sales in a specific family of business within the store.
4. Met with district merchants weekly to discuss sales trends and merchandising strategies that could impact sales.
5. Developed merchandising team leads to promotional level through coaching and hands-on training.
6. Trained sales associates on proper recovery standards and how to balance those tasks with customer service.
7. Dealt with advertisers and pursued promotional opportunities with other local businesses.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BBA

Description :

1. Designed difficult floor plans and correct flow placement to improve product visibility and enhance the customer experience to increase sales.
2. Communicated between corporate and site managers to ensure consistent store floor plans and correct flows were executed correctly across multiple locations.
3. Managed in-store teams at various locations to ensure accuracy and efficiency for store openings while meeting strict seasonal operating deadlines.
4. Trained Market Managers and Store Managers on how to set their stores to the Corporate Visual Merchandising Standards.
5. Hired, Trained and Coached the team to provide excellent customer service and how to help our store reach our daily sales goals.
6. Managed payroll, daily banking and night reconciliation to make sure there were no mistakes from the night before.
7. Managed multiple store physical inventories, and store tear-downs.
8. Conducted weekly meetings with the management team, so we could talk about ideas to improve our store sales and customer service.
9. Exceeded our end of season sales goal from the corporate office.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

HS

Description :

1. Aided in all processes of NSO, implementing inventory system and controls as well as best practices for daily business procedures.
2. Organized and executed launch party with over 300 guests.
3. Hired wait staff and created an overall strategy for the night with the shop team to create a seamless luxury experience and introduction to the brand.
4. Created weekend brunch and DJ events to make the location a destination, cultivate community, and drive brand loyalty based on culture and experience.
5. Oversee shop visual, floor planning, merchandising and window display.
6. Plan and execute brand and market initiatives to increase brand awareness with meticulous time and budget management of events with guest lists up to 200 attendees.
7. Plan, execute and host quarterly supper club - partnering with local chefs to handcraft a tailored menu.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

BFM

Description :

1. Solely managed all visual efforts within the $10+ million luxe department store.
2. Trained 100+ staff members on visual standards while incorporating business financials and key business drivers to maximize sales.
3. Traveled market, assisting with signage, display updates, and product flow changes.
4. Achieved an average customer survey score in-store presentation of 92%; a 47% increase over the previous year's performance rating.
5. Successfully negotiated viable flow changes between store management and corporate executives to support profitable vendor/assortment floor moves.
6. Conduct strategy walk-throughs with the General Manager and department staff, identifying top and bottom product sales as well as changes to elevate sales potential.
7. Solely managed all visual efforts within the $10+ million luxe department store.
8. Trained 100+ staff members on visual standards while incorporating business financials and key business drivers to maximize sales.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

BS

Description :

1. Communicate all merchandising directives to the storewide team.
2. Utilize the Black box process with support and sales team executing modifications in areas of deficit or challenge and celebrating wins as a result.
3. Train store and support management in regards to enacting and implementing all merchandise and visual standards.
4. Create a positive and inclusive work environment so that as a store and company we create success via driving sales and cooperation and collaboration.
5. Collaborate with the support and sales team to enact seasonal changes, specialized shops, and events in a clean, interesting, and exciting way.
6. Ensure that the store complies with all safety, security, visual, and ADA standards to create a safe and easily shoppable environment.
7. Identify and leverage key selling items via visual enhancement and communication to merchandising and sales teams to ensure sell-through.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

BFA

Description :

1. Developed strong managerial skills by co-leading a team that's responsible for a multimillion-dollar store.
2. Supervised and empowered more than 100 diverse associates to complete tasks efficiently and on time.
3. Implemented the visual aspects of the store in compliance with the standards which contributed greatly to the store's appearance, revenue, and overall brand senses.
4. Worked directly with customers to ensure they had a great store experience and to solve any customer complaints or questions in a timely manner.
5. Recruited and hired qualified personnel to work for the company.
6. Made certain all employees completed orientation and training in a timely manner.
7. Collaborated with a team to arrange a 5k run in order to gain awareness about the genocides in Darfur and donated proceeds to aid the people affected by it.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

BS

Description :

1. Develop and manage team performance while integrating strong accountability systems, professional growth plans and supporting team members.
2. Meet sales goals by partnering with Store Manager, District Managers, and company direction on a consistent basis in order to identify and communicate ideas.
3. Consistently analyze the business to formulate creative selling strategies that maximize opportunities for growth.
4. Develop short and long-term visual strategies that support store image and continuously engage customers.
5. Create a plan for and oversee the mapping and execution phase of seasonal floor-sets.
6. Review installation concepts and materials as well as walk through installation details with Display Coordinator to ensure alignment with company standards.
7. Lead the market in developing creative visual merchandising and displays/installations.
8. Direct multiple teams in both creative and operational visual processes from conception to implementation.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

BA

Description :

1. Supervised up to 3 fulltime employees and additional seasonal personnel.
2. Trained store managers and visual / support teams on merchandising standards, proper fixture utilization, and techniques.
3. Partnered with merchandising managers to coordinate selling floor fixture and merchandising moves.
4. Role model exemplary service, lead visual team to provide an outstanding shopping experience.
5. Managed corporate capital accounts for renovations, seasonal trend augmentations, and major promotional events.
6. Resolved store-specific merchandising challenges involving store size, space constraints, volume, and inventory levels.
7. Trained staff of high-profile stores on merchandising and visual display strategies and compelling concepts.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

BFA

Description :

1. Drove the execution of quarterly, seasonal and promotional setups with the use of company directives and planograms.
2. Planned workload 3 weeks out with the store executive team to ensure timely completion of projects.
3. Planned and produced seasonal floor plans, and trained store team on maintenance and replenishment of merchandise setups.
4. Ordered supplies and props keeping within designated budgets.
5. Performed payroll duties and scheduled up to 5 associates.
6. Produced vinyl graphics Delegated projects according to visual manager's instructions 
7. Organize and maintain promotional materials and signs.
8. Install weekly cosmetics promotions and maintain collateral.
9. Check-in and organize prop and sign deliveries.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

FA

Description :

1. Leads communicate and hold all store management and associates accountable to the Visual Standards.
2. Oversees merchandise presentation that enhances the selling environment and assists the selling effort.
3. Partners with Corporate Visual on directives, current standards, seasonal trend direction, and display windows.
4. Collaborates with Public Relations manager on logistical aspects of events, and with the operations team to respond to visual merchandising changes.
5. Builds and develops teams throughout the associate lifecycle (recruiting, coaching, educating, retaining).
6. Focuses on customer experience and assists with promoting sales, style consultation, and problem resolution.
7. Assists with capital projects including renovations, remodels, maintenance requests and shop installations.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BA

Description :

1. Responsible for integrating fashion trends to create a cohesive and compelling look for the entire store.
2. Created inviting window displays integrating lighting, color, detail, and form.
3. Collaborated with Merchandising Team Managers to push projects to the next level in innovative ways to achieve results.
4. Partnered with sales managers to increase sales in their departments by coaching the styling of new trends, suggestive selling, and product placement.
5. Provided weekly training with merchandising and sales associates on standards and other store events, as well as introduced new trends and products or vendors.
6. Communicated with other visual managers to share ideas and take care of the needs of the store.
7. Ensured timely execution of all Visual projects and special events.
8. Created a positive, inclusive work environment by maintaining open-door communication with all associates and resolving issues promptly.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Associate

Description :

1. Directly responsible for creating and developing seasonal stories that define the retail strategy and brand image.
2. Accountable for implementing floor set communication and visual standards executed in-store.
3. Develop and deliver visual merchandising direction to enhance the exposure of key initiatives.
4. Accountable for educating the team on strategic product presentations and marketing techniques to ensure all needs are met to increase ROI.
5. Execute planograms and key initiatives according to seasonal and divisional needs.
6. In addition to conducting floor sets strategically to ensure deadlines are met for in-store rollout and district congruency.
7. Continuous Reviewing of brand positioning and real estate strategies based on traffic levels and visibility.
8. Capable of building and evolving cross-functional team relationships in a continuous effort to encourage teamwork and collaboration.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Effectively helped maintain and manage a business with over $2M+ annual gross revenue and profit.
2. Demonstrated adaptability and decision-making skills.
3. Adjusted budget hours corresponding to daily sales trends, tracked daily sales volume and units and prepared a nightly deposit in accordance with daily balancing tender reports.
4. Audited weekly schedule and delegated tasks hours.
5. Supervised over 60+ sales associates, inventory control issues, impact systems, and customer concerns.
6. Successfully directed and supervised bi-weekly merchandise updates and seasonal floor sets with up to 30+ task hours and 1,500+ units.
7. Audited new sales presentations and ensured accurate marketing and detail placements.
8. Actively participated in visual conference calls to address merchandising issues and concerns.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BA

Description :

1. Partner with the store, district, and vendor teams to negotiate real estate and plan floor changes to achieve store readiness worthy of the brand.
2. Direct merchandising standards, fixture placement and seasonal trim following corporate directives and guidelines.
3. Manage visual budget intended to maintain store at company standard with emphasis on exploiting trends and supporting the needs of the business.
4. Coach, develop and benchmark visual associates for growth.
5. Participate in store senior team meetings and lead store tours weekly with at least General Manager.
6. Constructor assembles display or display components from fabric, glass, paper, or plastic, using hand tools or woodworking power tools, according to specifications.
7. Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

BA