About the Role
As the Store Visual Manager, Visual Excellence, you will implement the visual strategy within your flagship store and report to the Director, Visual Merchandising. You will lead the execution of seasonal directives and concepts, merchandising guidelines, styling, and merchandising standards along with brand partner installations. You'll lead the development of the visual stylists to create an inspiring environment, contributing to our client experience. You will collaborate with functional partners to increase sales, productivity, and profitability.
Responsibilities
- Develop store visual stylists by communicating clear direction and timelines, reviewing quality of work, providing feedback and recognition.
- Ensure all store signing is current, keep mannequin presentations current, maintain weekly beauty set up's, and implement photo assignments.
- Recruit talent for open roles, retain talent and develop a bench for future growth in partnership with Visual Director.
- Promote a customer-centric culture with performance in stores and through collaboration.
- Build relationships across multiple levels within and outside the organization, including store and corporate teams.
- Work with regional visual and complete seasonal and monthly creative directives.
- Oversee the accountability of daily store standards including signage, loss prevention protection standards, overall floor maintenance and stock fill in.
- Communicate and follow up on brand partner merchandising guidelines, including monthly floor sets, photo review and daily maintenance.
- Manage the store visual supply budget, including store supplies and projects.
- Ensure calendar timelines are met.
- Conduct weekly store walk throughs with the General Manager and attend all leadership meetings.
Requirements
- 3+ years of visual experience
- 2+ leadership experience
- Ability to partner with all levels and areas of the organization, establish close working relationships, and support for improvement opportunities.
- Ability to identify operational improvement opportunities and work with others to identify solutions.
- Ability to propel advancement.
- Provide business expertise.
- Previous experience navigating complex business problems, collaborating with leads across multiple departments, presenting at the executive level.
- Experience implementing large-scale projects for your store.
- Advanced proficiency with MS Excel and Power Point.
- Certain roles may require standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds.
- Associates must work a flexible schedule based on business need, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Experience Level
- 3+ years of visual experience
- 2+ leadership experience
Salary/Compensations
- $71,224 - $89,030
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Basic life insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance)
About the Company
- Neiman Marcus is a leading luxury retailer that provides a curated product assortment, unparalleled services, and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary.
- It is known for creating the Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional customer experiences including the Neiman Marcus Awards, Fantasy Gifts, seasonal campaigns, and “Retail-tainment” initiatives.
- Neiman Marcus has a rich history as a brand builder, bringing together the world's top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations.
- It serves customers across its 36 stores, digital channels, and through remote selling.
- It is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of world-class luxury retailers and real estate assets.
Equal Opportunity
- Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
