The North Face:
Visual Presentation Manager Job in Alameda, VT

At The North Facewe dare to lead the world forward through Exploration.
The North Face is the premier exploration company in the world. Founded in the counterculture of Berkeley, CA in 1966 we have a long and storied legacy of enabling exploration, protecting our planet, and creating iconic and technically advanced product.

Our culture is born from the spirit of the Explorer and infuses everything we do. We love wild places. We spark curiosity. We dare to disrupt. We create communities. And we lead with integrity. We are a community of explorers and are constantly looking for new ideas, places and people to connect with.
We take great pride in our ability to facilitate exploration for our employees and partners. By joining The North Face family, you will be offered the opportunity, tools and environments to more deeply explore the world around you and make meaningful, lasting connections. You will also be working on a team with a mission to protect our planet for generations to come.

The North Face is part of VF Corporation who guidespowerful brands that are fueled by insights and innovation that put us at the heart of our consumers lives. Many of our brands lead their respective categories, and some have risen to iconic status.

While our VF company and brands are diverse, we work together within a One VF culture to capitalize on our greatest opportunities for long-term performance. Across our company, a collaborative, global mindset differentiates our products and the unique experiences we provide to our consumers. It all adds up to a lasting competitive advantage built on harnessing the power of our differences to achieve great things together, all while positively impacting the lives of hundreds of millions of people and the world.

Visual Presentation Manager: Become the Newest Member of the VF Family
As part of the Store Presentation and Visual team, the Manager of Visual Presentation will work collaboratively with Merchandising, Ops, field and marketing teams to bring brand stories to life in store. The Manager of Visual Presentation will coordinate and manage all processes related to the overall Visual presentation guidelines and in store presentation.

How You Will Make a Difference:
Create, develop and implement 12 seasonal visual directives and guidelines each year.
Create, drive and deliver compelling consumer journey that celebrates key brand moments / stories.
Partner with merchandising, marketing and field to deliver best in class store experience.
Deliver actionable, thoughtful visual direction to field partners that drives DTC business.
Works with Manager New Store Opening/Remodel to ensure openings/remodels are executed to full completion with minimal residual.
Collaborates with Creative Managers on all Window sets, launches and POS signing.
Partner with Regional Merchandise Presentation Managers, and Regional, District and Store Managers to ensure overall visual standards deliver the brand image to the Customers.
Collaborate with merchant partners on future go to market process and strategy to insure compelling assortments. Visual presentation.
Partner with New Store Opening and Construction Managers on any and all visual elements needed prior to opening, including pre-opening window clings.
Manages workload to ensure completion of projects in accordance with set timelines and needs of the business.
Communicates needs to the field teams as it relates to all Visual Presentation issues.
Escalates issues/concerns to appropriate partners in a timely manner.

Skills for Success:
Years of Related Professional Experience: 3-5 years visual merchandising experience
Educational/ Position Requirements:
BA or BS preferred or equivalent work experience
Proficient computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets and software programs as needed
Ability to multi- task and prioritize projects with competing deadlines
Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem solving, and interpersonal skills
Conceptual space planning and merchandising capabilities
Ability to collaborate and influence cross functional partners to achieve a unified vision

Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements:
Travel by air and overnight, as required 50% of time.