Assistant Visual Manager
URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Indianapolis • United States
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Salary
💰 $22 per hour
Job Level
About the role
- Acts as a brand ambassador and reflects the company values; partners with the leadership team on the creation of an engaging visual experience that appeals to the FP customer
- Involves entire team in selling and visual initiatives that enhance the customer experience; encourages employees to build lasting relationships through personalized service, product recommendations, and connecting with the customer in an authentic way
- Takes a forward-thinking approach to the customer experience through in-store marketing, merchandising, display, and outfitting to create a compelling store environment
- Trains the team on store processes, merchandise placement, and standards; provides timely and specific employee feedback to create a culture of action and accountability
- Participates as the manager-on-duty by driving engagement in each zone through communication, adaptability, and fostering a collaborative selling environment; exhibits strong decision-making and multi-tasking capabilities
- Supports the Store Manager in recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent to build bench for the store; facilitates thoughtful onboarding for all new hires to drive a strong brand, customer and store connection
- Takes an active role in daily operating processes through payroll management and adapting the zone and visual support to the needs of the business
- Manages the visual direction from planning through execution to meet company expectations, budgets, and timeline; utilizes reporting tools to identify business opportunities with product placement, outfitting, and stock levels
- Drives an effective shipment and omni process to prioritize getting product to the customer; takes a forward-thinking approach to make a strategic plan for execution and recovery of sell through and markdowns
- Adheres to store’s safety standards, inventory accuracy, reduction of product loss, and upholds all company policy and procedures to support the profitability of the store
- Leads with an inclusive and people-first philosophy; engages employees at all levels to encourage open dialogue, reinforce follow through, and ensure that the store team is heard and supported
- Current and responds to interoffice communication while ensuring important company information reaches all levels of the team; facilitates the sharing of product knowledge, current trends, visual priorities, and brand messaging through daily meetings with the team
- Provides global product and visual feedback to Store Manager and District Manager; submits store environment photos to highlight merchandising and display updates
- Fosters a culture of strong communication and teamwork in order to ensure a balance of operational and visual priorities and to facilitate problem-solving
Requirements
- Love for the FP brand
- 1+ years store visual merchandising and leadership experience
- Experience being a team player
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the store including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Eagerness to learn and grow within the organization
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- PTO
- generous employee discounts
- retirement savings and much more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
visual merchandisingemployee trainingpayroll managementproduct placementinventory accuracyomni process managementmerchandising displaycustomer experience enhancementstrategic planningsafety standards adherence
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationadaptabilityteamworkdecision-makingmulti-taskingcollaborationcustomer relationship buildingproblem-solvinginclusive philosophy