Visual Merchandising Manager, Agile

Job title:

Visual Merchandising Manager, Agile

Company

Lululemon Athletica

Job description

Description & Requirementswho we arelululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we’re in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.about this teamThe Agile Visual Merchandising Manager is responsible for creating, leading, and executing product presentation strategies and direction that upholds our standards, builds the brand, converts our guest, and drives traffic to our pop-ups, outlets, studios, campus bookstores, and arenas. This role is a regional collaborator and partner in creating best in class retail experiences across multiple different store types.a day in the life: what you’ll do

• Develop Visual Merchandising standards, directives, and training for our agile store types.
• Partner with regional merchandising and strategic sales partners to set and deliver the end in mind product presentation strategy across multiple store types.
• Bring to life product and storytelling vision to regional SLT and functional leadership for alignment.
• Lead and drive regional best practices and standards to empower store teams with strategies, tools and guidance for consistency and impact.
• Collaborate with Director, Retail Brand Experience to establish execution strategies for seasonal product priorities and campaign moments.
• Partner with Global RBE team to ensure regional insights and needs are communicated to inform seasonal strategies.
• Support North America Agile Store Design team with visual merchandising requirements and support for high profile store openings. Assist in ensuring all visual merchandising related tasks are completed to standard before opening.
• Assist with special events when required. Support set up and take down.
• Seasonal product presentation strategies and directives to enable consistent execution across store fleet
• Seasonal mannequin styling direction based on key item focuses, inventory and trends.
• Communicating adjustments to visual merchandising strategies due to shipping delays, sell through or shift in strategies.
• Visual presentation standards and best practices.
• Building and training a strong visual merchandising team. Coach, guide and provide development opportunities.

qualifications

• BA degree in business, marketing, merchandising or visual merchandising
• Minimum 8-12 years experience
• Experience managing, leading and developing high performing teams
• Strong track record of driving results
• Strong verbal communication and influencing skills
• Background in sport or fashion related industry preferred
• Ability to travel
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule that meets the needs of the business

must haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.

Additional Notes
Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.Compensation and Benefits Packagelululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $107,500 – $141,100 CAD annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.workplace arrangementThis role is classified as Hybrid under our SSC Workplace Policy: In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed onsite at least 3 days per week.#LI-Hybrid#LI-NS1Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us at . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.

Expected salary

Location

Canada

Job date

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:42:37 GMT

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