Charles Tyrwhitt

Visual Merchandising Manager

Charles Tyrwhitt

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $95,000 - $105,000 per year

About the role

  • Partner with UK VM and Marketing Team, as well as Head of US Retail to achieve strategic goals and develop clear vision for US VM
  • Develop the plan for US VM ensuring to take initiative and lead on development of seasonal strategy with a plan for execution of key activities
  • Partner with Head of US Retail in training/developing store teams on visual merchandising, while maintaining strong relationships with Store Managers
  • Develop strong relationships with key Head Office departments based in the UK such as Merchandising and Marketing to ensure accurate cross functional working and effective US VM strategy and execution.
  • Maintain US VM budget with support from US Head of Retail and UK Finance team, aiming to control costs in line with planned spend, communicating concerns
  • Lead US vendor relationships, as well as work with UK vendors
  • Through partnership with the UK VM and Property teams, lead all VM aspects of new store openings and store re-fit operations in the US.
  • Use weekly meetings (US & UK) with key stakeholders to identify commercial opportunities and trials for the business
  • Maintain continual analysis of competitor activity to remain one step ahead
  • Influence and understand the Global visual proposition and reflect this in a US proposition which also balances US and local market needs.
  • Create relevant directives in line with brand guidance, and ensure the offer in all stores is consistently and commercially displayed
  • Manage and lead the styling process and function to ensure all desired looks appropriately represent the brand across multi-channels
  • Manage and elevate store standards through product placement, window installations, styling and team development, in-line with the brand vision
  • Own mannequin styling, logistics and execution in all locations
  • Co-ordinate store signage needs with the UK Marketing team to ensure accurate messaging for stores

Requirements

  • Strong experience working in a similar VM role
  • Demonstrated success in planning, executing and evaluating concepts and season launches
  • Proven ability to develop excellent working relationships
  • Knowledge of developing directives in keeping with seasonal direction and brand
  • Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
  • Training, developing and coaching teams
  • Ability to influence and voice ideas/feedback to partners in a different country – being the voice of US VM
Benefits
  • Quarterly bonus based on team sales performance
  • Uniform allowance from day one - from top to toe in Charles Tyrwhitt!
  • 401K with a 5% company match
  • Vision/dental/medical insurances for self and family with company contribution
  • PTO (combining Sick and Vacation) plus 10 Paid Holidays
  • Complimentary life and disability insurance
  • PayActiv partnership: get wages already earned before payday!
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program- Free Therapy!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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