Associate Visual Merchandising Manager at The Walt Disney Company

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Entertainment, Retail, Consumer ProductsIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of Retail and Visual Merchandising experience
Experience and in-depth knowledge of visual merchandising, retail product presentation, and display window design and stylizing
In-depth knowledge of visual merchandising industry trends, vendors, materials and design elements
Experience developing fixture packages, mannequin packages and visual merchandising elements to support retail store design development
Strong verbal, written and listening communication skills
Consistent and high-quality work ethic
Self-starter who takes initiative to assess needs and is resourceful in providing solutions
Strong project management and organizational skills; proficient in time management with a focus on managing multiple tasks
Portfolio submission required, highlighting creative experience within Visual Merchandising

Responsibilities

Supports the creation and implementation of innovative Visual Merchandising concepts and techniques that promote an exciting shopping environment for Guests and drives revenue
Assesses business results utilizing company reporting to determine strategies of support to further drive revenue through visual merchandising strategies
Manages in-season visual merchandising strategies and day-to-day activities at the site level
Implements daily activities with the site team and coordinates workflow with cross-functional partners
Executes adjacencies, overall fixture placement, product flow, and merchandise presentations across multiple locations within specific sites
Collaborates on project initiatives, working closely with vendors on projects, new store installations, and visual collateral development
Supports leading multiple site-specific location projects simultaneously, anticipating obstacles, determining solutions, and ensuring deadlines are met
Handles all communication in the absence of leader; communicates effectively and ensures timely, consistent communication with all lines of business
Utilizes market trend research to propose new merchandise business ideas that enhance the Guest experience and provide incremental revenue opportunities
Serves as a resource for colleagues with less experience, contributing to the training and development of the team
Assists in the implementation of key merchandise initiative floor sets and propping; required to attend all floor sets
Supports the stewardship of budgets, ensuring optimal use of available funds and maintaining timely and accurate reporting
Manages and stores all visual merchandising collateral, including themed fixtures and seasonal props
Upholds company policies, practices, and procedures, including budgets and company business plan

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Visual MerchandisingMerchandise PresentationFixture PlacementProduct FlowRetail StrategyBusiness ReportingCross-Functional CollaborationVendor ManagementPortfolio CreationStore Installation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time position.

Where is this role based?

This role will be based at Walt Disney World.

What is required with the application?

A portfolio submission is required with your application, highlighting your creative experience within Visual Merchandising.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

The role involves supporting innovative Visual Merchandising concepts, managing in-season strategies, executing merchandise presentations across multiple locations, collaborating with teams and vendors, and utilizing market trends to drive revenue.

What experience or skills make a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates should have creative experience in Visual Merchandising, as demonstrated by a required portfolio, along with skills in assessing business results, managing projects across multiple sites, collaborating with cross-functional partners, and utilizing market trend research.