The North Face:
Manager, Field Visual Merchandising (West Region) Job in Burlington, VT

Join the North Face Family The North Face was built on a love for the outdoors and the desire to enable all types of exploration, for all people, from their backyards to the Himalayas. Over the last 50 years we've lived by our true north, the belief that exploration has the power to change us, to challenge us and to help us see the world from new perspectives.To help ignite a global movement of outdoor exploration, love for the natural world and an unwavering commitment to protect it, we welcome and encourage new participants to the outdoors. We extend our reach through support of non-profit organizations, establishing programs that connect participants with close-to-home recreation opportunities, and creating a connection with young leaders, inspiring them to explore and conserve.
As we enter our sixth decade, we pledge to:
Empower exploration and the thrill of the unknown for as many people as possible.
Protect the places where we live, play, and operate.
Evolve the way we make our products by improving our environmental performance and social responsibility in the supply chain.

Manager, Field Visual Merchandising (West Region)The Field Visual Merchandising Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the field visual merchandising team responsible for store experience, including visual standards, the execution of visual merchandising directives and brand experience direction based on corporate and seasonal initiatives.
Where You Will Be Located:
Seattle, Washington

How You Will Make a Difference
What you will do:
Responsible for visual merchandising excellence in assigned regional DTC and Wholesale doors
Lead and inspire store teams in the execution of all Visual Merchandising and Brand Experience plans on a monthly and seasonal cadence to achieve best in class consumer experience
Form strong partnerships with store teams, store leads, and district managers to develop door to door strategy for all VM and RBE executions
Develop customized training programs and tools for store teams to elevate store execution in the market
Drives process and communication consistently with the stores and district managers to ensure a 360 approach of communication and feedback
Lead and empower store team to translate the vision of the seasonal directive through knowledge and experience of store by store formats
Advise on execution of merchant assortments through a cadence of seasonal directives and specific touch points.Provide feedback to improve on future seasons and how assortments will come to life in-store.
Develop platform for formal documents to capture and socialize seasonal information collected.
Participate and lead training process for store openings, remodels, shop installs, special projects, etc. for improved efficiency in collaboration with VM and Store operations teams.
Advise on adaptions to extend VGB and DTC Directives to specific key wholesale accounts
Oversee relationship and programs for 3rd party vendor (Winston Retail Solutions)
Participate a regular cadence of tactical, strategic and developmental touch-points including off-sites and other business related activities that inspire and motivate the store teams
Support key wholesale accounts focusing on training tools & leading 3rd party execution
Monthly/seasonal market recaps; channel specific business review, photo highlights, training roll up

Free To Be, Inclusion & Diversity
As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Skills for Success
Years of Related Professional Experience: 5+ years of visual merchandising experience
Educational Position Requirements:
A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

What we expect you already know:
Experience with space planning
Ability to develop floor plans and elevations
Computer/Software Applications: Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Adobe Suite required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time management, multi-tasking, logistical and organizational skills.
Excellent project management skills.
Ability to think both creatively and strategically
Ability to work independently while handling multiple projects concurrently

VF Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Preserve.

Whats in it For You
Were in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. Thats why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, were the total package. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on Looking to Join VF? to learn more.

Our Parent Company, VF Corporation
VF is one of the worlds largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. Its the reason we come to work every day. Its a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com

We just have one question. Are you in?

Colorado Applicants:
If you are a Colorado resident and are interested in applying, you are able to request additional information about this position. To request additional information, please email us HERE. Please be sure to include the complete job title in the email message.