Associate Visual Merchandising Manager

• Supports the creation and implementation of innovative Visual Merchandising concepts and techniques that promote an exciting shopping environment for Guests and drives revenue
• Ability to assess business results utilizing company reporting, to determine strategies of support to further drive revenue through visual merchandising strategies
• Responsible for the in-season management of visual merchandising strategies, day to day activities at the site level
• Implements the daily activities with the site team, coordinates workflow with cross functional partners
• Responsible for the execution of the adjacencies and overall fixture placement, product flow and merchandise presentations of multi- locations within specific site
• Collaborate on project initiatives, working closely with vendors on projects, new store installations, and visual collateral development
• Support leading multiple site-specific location projects simultaneously, anticipating obstacles, determining solutions ensuring deadlines are met
• Responsible for all communication in the absence of leader
• communicate effectively, ensure timely, consistent communication with all lines of business
• Utilize market trend research, propose new merchandise business ideas that enhance the Guest experience and provide incremental revenue opportunities
• Serve as a resource for colleagues with less experience contributing to the training and development of team
• Assist in the implementation of key merchandise initiative floor sets and propping *Required to attend all floor sets
• Support the stewardship of budgets, ensuring optimal use of available funds maintaining timely & accurate reporting
• Responsible for the management and storage of all visual merchandising collateral including themed fixtures and seasonal props
• Responsible for upholding company policies, practices and procedures including budgets and company business plan

• 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
• Possess strong verbal, written and listening communication skills
• Demonstrate consistent and high-quality work ethic
• Self-starter who takes initiative to assess needs and is resourceful in providing solutions
• Possess strong project management and organizational skills
• must be proficient in time management with a focus on managing multiple tasks, assigning priorities, and meeting or exceeding deadlines.
• Ability to build working relationships, influence all levels by being knowledgeable and credible
• Exhibit personal and professional excellence with the ability to exercise good judgment and handle confidential, sensitive information
• Demonstrated computer proficiency including full Adobe Suite proficiency and Windows including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Valid State issued driver’s license required and able to travel
• A portfolio submission is required with your application.

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

• health and savings benefits
• educational opportunities
• special extras that only Disney can provide