Manager, Visual Merchandising - Rejuvenation

About the Team 

The Visual Merchandising team is passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving results through visual storytelling. We collaborate closely with Marketing, Merchandising, Store Operations, and Field teams to create consistent, impactful presentations across all locations. 

About the Role 

As the Manager of Visual Merchandising, you will support the development and execution of seasonal floorsets, floorplans, window displays, fixture programs, and visual standards for the retail channel. You will partner with Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, Store Operations, and field teams to ensure store presentations are compelling and align with business goals.

You will support new store planning, visual communication, field execution, and training on visual standards. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, collaborative visual merchant who is passionate about product storytelling and creating inspiring customer experiences.  Occasional travel will be required.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will...

• Develop the visual strategy for retail across merchandising, product presentation, marketing, promotional initiatives, and related business priorities
• Analyze business performance and salesfloor productivity to make informed recommendations on product presentation and assortment.
• Support quarterly financial plans through strategic visual merchandising decisions.
• Plan, manage, and maintain accountability for the visual display budget to ensure resources are used effectively.
• Manage floorset product presentation in the corporate prototype store
• Ensure store merchandising is aligned with seasonal brand messaging
• Partner with the Marketing team to create compelling window displays  
• Coordinate roll-out of visual presentation materials to the field
• Create floorplan direction for all seasons, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and key initiatives
• Establish and evolve Visual Standards for retail
• Provide field associates with tools and training to support a high standard of execution.
• Partner with District teams to support execution of plans per corporate direction
• Communicate weekly merchandising updates to RM's, DM's & Stores  

Why you will love working at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

• We’re a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibe

• A technologically and data-driven business

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive health benefits

• We’re at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generation

• We’re passionate about our internal and external clients and live/breathe the client experience

• We get to be creative daily

• A smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideas

• We believe in autonomy and reward taking initiative

• We have fun!

We’re excited about you because... 

• 3-5 years corporate Visual Merchandising experience or related area  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills  

• Excel, Illustrator & Quark knowledge

• Strong business acumen preferably within a corporate retail environment 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time

• Ability to type on a keyboard and operate a PC

• Ability to converse over a telephone

• Ability to transport materials or equipment or lifting, moving, carrying objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis

• Ability to work in office and perform in corporate environment

Location

This role is based onsite in our Portland, OR office.

Our Culture & Values

We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.

People First

Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:


 

Benefits

• A generous discount on all WSI brands
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health

Continued Learning

• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
• Resources for self-development
• Advisor (Mentor) program
• Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series  

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.