Manager, Visual Merchandising

WHO WE ARE:

Saks Fifth Avenue is a leading destination for luxury fashion, driven by a mission to help customers express themselves through relevant and inspiring style. Since its inception in 1924, the company has delivered one-of-a-kind shopping experiences, featuring an expertly curated assortment of fashion and highly personalized customer service. Its unique approach combines an emphasis on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of 33 extraordinary locations across North America for seamless, all-channel shopping. Saks Fifth Avenue is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of top luxury retail brands and real estate assets. 

YOU WILL BE: 

Under the direction of the General Manager, the Visual Manager is responsible for creating a dynamic shopping environment, which incorporates fashion trend statements, visual presentations, and promotional events to support the sale of full-priced merchandise and the overall profitability of the store.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• You bring others together to drive results when needed. You have the ability to build morale and spirit within the team & bring out the best performance and potential in others.

• Generates a variety of approaches to problem solving including new and novel ideas

• Drives positive outcomes through objectives & measures and monitors progress & results successfully.

• Constantly looking for ways to improve the way things are done & comfortable with change and challenging conventions.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING: 

Required Qualifications:

• Oversee and implement all placement, standards of execution, and guideline directives with a strong hand in overall flow, merchandising, and store layout through displays, fixtures, signing, marketing, lighting, wall presentations, and assets

• Achieve brand consistency and enhancements by supporting corporate branding initiatives: in-store campaigns, windows, etc.

• Take a leadership role in communication, direction, and flow challenges within the store

• Create visual impact to provide customer excitement and interest per company guidelines

• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-4 year degree on Fashion Merchandising and/or Fine Arts concentration preferred

• 5+ years of related visual experience in positions of increasing responsibility

• Ability to lift and carry 25+ pounds, climb ladders, operate equipment efficiently and in accordance with safety regulations, and work with substances such as paint, glue gun, etc.

• Experience in event planning, art exhibition or installation is a plus. Portfolio or examples of previous work samples required.

YOUR LIFE AND  CAREER AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation 

• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate 

• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)

• An amazing employee discount

SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS:

The starting salary for this position is between $67,000 -$95,000 annually.  Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for bonus

Benefits:

We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance). 

Thank you for your interest with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application. 

Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Thank you for your interest in SFA. We look forward to reviewing your application.

 SFA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SFA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SFA welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.