About the Role
The Regional Visual Merchandising Manager will execute the visual strategy in the Texas/Central region, interpreting corporate directives and planograms to positively impact the business. This role involves training Visual Specialists and store teams to maintain superior product presentation, supporting stores with market needs and opportunities, and assisting the VM Director with window and special installs.
Responsibilities
- Execute in-store Visual Merchandising strategies as outlined by the corporate Merchandising team (Windows, Incase, Seasonal & Special Initiatives)
- Visit stores in region on a regular schedule (Retail and Wholesale)
- Lead window installs and floor moves in region
- Maintain an organized photo library of pictures from store visits and remote coaching
- Prepare visuals in store for events/visits and create displays when special product is brought in for events
- Key player in Retail and Wholesale openings across the US and Canada
- Train with VM Director on VM standards (windows, special incase, and monthly directives)
- Work with Store Managers and Regional Directors to address needs and opportunities
- Train and develop Visual Specialist and sales staff on product Merchandising standards and proper store maintenance
- Educate the staff on visual directives, providing background on adjacencies for collections
- Possess a strong understanding of luxury jewelry business and consumer shopping trends in your markets
- Maintain merchandising floorplans for all stores
- Develop a strong partnership with corporate Visual and store managers to determine VM decisions based on market trends/business and linear analysis for location
- Maintain operational excellence and collaborate with the team to ensure minimum disruption
- Cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with store managers and team
- Independently manage travel schedule for store visits to ensure consistent and thorough communication to corporate Visual
Requirements
- 6+ years of visual merchandising field experience for a luxury brand (jewelry experience preferred)
- Experience leading and advising retail teams, visual standards and strategies
- Strong ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced work environment and work both independently and as part of a team
- Detail oriented, efficient, organized, self-starter, highly productive and collaborative approach to work
- Adaptability, maintaining effectiveness when experiencing changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new processes and requirements
Skills
- Visual Merchandising
- Luxury Jewelry Business
- Consumer Shopping Trends
- Store Openings
- Training
- Product Merchandising
- Visual Directives
- Team Collaboration
- Independent Work
- Adaptability
Location
- Central/Texas
Work Type
- Full-time
- 70% travel required
Experience Level
- 6+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field
About the Company
- David Yurman is a celebrated American jewelry company founded in New York by artists David Yurman and Sybil Yurman. Led by their son Evan, the brand creates timeless, yet contemporary collections for women and men defined by inspiration, innovation, craftsmanship, and its signature cable design.
- Collections are available at retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France, and worldwide through authorized retailers.
- At David Yurman, creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship are core values, fueled by the energy of New York City.
- The company is committed to responsible business and social practices, and to the protection and advancement of human rights.
Equal Opportunity
- As a company founded by artists, David Yurman champions self-expression and is committed to fostering a culture of openness and creative collaboration.
- The company cherishes the diversity of employees' backgrounds and perspectives and advocates for equity and inclusion for all.
- David Yurman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender).
