Department: Merchandising
Reports to: Manager, Visual Merchandising
Location: Remote/ USA West Coast
Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:
As a Regional Visual Merchandiser (VM), you train and guide retail teams to execute market leading retail experiences. You deliver monthly directives that detail floor layouts, product presentation and marketing strategies that reinforce our brand vision. You partner cross-functionally to bring seasonal direction to life at retail, while providing feedback to the Merchandising, Allocations, Marketing and Store Design teams on how we can evolve. Using your knowledge of the outdoor industry and retail experience, you inspire and drive continuous improvement in our retail spaces.
This position is remote and will require regular travel. The ideal candidate is based out of Los Angeles or Denver, and is able to regularly travel the West coast of the United States.
Meet Your Future Team:
The Visual Merchandising team is accountable for driving global consistency of VM within all retail channels to maximize sales, profit, and brand positioning. We create, deliver and train on evergreen brand standards and seasonal directives informed by collaboration with our cross-functional teams.
If you were the Regional Visual Merchandiser now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:
Collaborating with VM Planners to develop and evolve VM directives to strengthen the in-store consumer experience and successful implementation of brand vision
Developing a regular communication cadence and feedback structure with the retail teams and Regional Managers to align on how to deliver VM excellence in your region
Partnering with VM Planners to plan and execute New Store Openings(NSO) strategy, reflective of local market and product assortment
Visiting local markets on a regular basis and travelling to other sites as required to support with NSOs
Conducting quarterly market visits to coach, mentor, and provide feedback to keep teams accountable and aligned in providing a premium retail experience
Leading inspirational training sessions for NSOs, season launches and capsule releases in collaboration with the Retail Excellence team, while continuously driving VM development and training initiatives within your region
Upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing, throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain
Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:
Creating and continuously evolving our VM concept strategies,based on global marketplace and key consumer trends,to deliver on our 10-year brand vision
Initiating the development of new VM tools and processes to drive functional efficiencies and transparency
Developing high business acumen for your region to inform NSOs and retail product assortment
Are you our next Regional Visual Merchandiser – US West?
You have a university degree in Visual Merchandising, Art & Design, Marketing or Business Management
You have 4+ years’ Visual Merchandising experience with outdoor or sportwear apparel, including 2 years’ experience leading a team or overseeing a region
You have experience managing a budget with strong organizational skills
You have excellent planning, organizational and project management skills, with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
You are a creative problem solver, flexible in developing strategic solutions that work within budgets and timeline
You have strong analytical, communication and presentation skills
You are passionate about Visual Merchandising and keen to progress with a career in retail
You are enthusiastic and creative with a flair for design and color, with an eye for detail and an interest in popular culture and current trends
You have a strong understanding of the active apparel market within the outdoor industry, and the key outdoor activities we make product for
You are proficient in Microsoft Office 365 & have experience with Adobe Create Suite
You are willing and able to travel as required (routine in-season visits, core consumer events, new store openings, new season launches etc.) up to 70% of your time
Equal Opportunity
Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.
Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.
All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.
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