Visual Market Manager - Chicago at Gap in Chicago, IL

About the Role

The Visual Market Manager ensures the integrity of the Athleta Brand through consistent execution of merchandising direction within their specified territory. The MVM’s leads DM’s and stores in developing strategies to deliver well merchandised, visually engaging stores that meet the needs of the business. The MVM provides training, guidance and inspiration to the field teams.

What You'll Do

• Provice clarification and direction to the assigned territory regarding visual in-store experience and brand initiatives.
• Collect feedback and offer future recommendations regarding product assortments, in-
• Demonstrate a strong working relationship with the DM’s and demonstrate the ability to challenge at this level to influence key product and visual decisions in stores.
• Leads in store visits focusing on presentation and identifying business opportunities.
• Facilitate seasonal workshops and weekly, monthly district conference calls.
• Provides “in the moment” coaching, training and feedback and actively participates in the growth and career path of identified field talent.
• Resolves store-specific merchandising challenges that requires adaptions based on store architecture, inventory and business trends, in line with seasonal strategies and direction and works “hands on” with store teams.
• Manage budgets to ensure effective use of company resources.
• Identify specific market issues and develop solutions that have the potential to impact earnings using brand filters to drive sales and margin.
• Build effective relationships throughout the Field and HQ business partners to align support for merchandising presentation and Brand initiatives.
• Communicate with supervisor, Head of Stores, Regional Director, FV Director and Field Visual Team to share creative ideas and best practices globally.
• Manage and ensure consistent training and development in the Field across District Managers and store teams

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