Visual District Manager

Overview :

Job Title : Visual District Manager

Department : Walmart Account Management and Training

Reports to : Director of Visual Merchandising

Location : Denver, CO

Status : Full-time

Salary : $60,000-$65,000

Note that this range is representative of earning potential and actual pay will be based on skills, experience, and / or geographic location.

Who Is Winston?

A leading agency in the retail industry, Winston Retail Solutions not only provides retail merchandising and demo support, but a full suite of services including creative design and marketing, client account training, project management, tailored technical resources, and top-notch client service. Our passionate, talented, and hard-working team is responsible for retail presentations for top fashion, image, and lifestyle brands. As a fun and invigorating organization, we look for employees who are energetic and ready to influence the industry by working with apparel, footwear, and accessories brands. If youre ready to jump into an exciting career in the world of retail, were ready to work with you!

Job Summary

The Visual District Manager will ensure the implementation of visual initiatives directed by Winston and the client are being executed consistently across store locations within a designated region. This role will be responsible for taking on a primary area of focus(s) and on point to be a key contact for the team and for the client in this area. This role will oversee a team of Field Visual Managers who are responsible for managing Field Training Associates who ensure that all field talent adheres to reviewing regular reports and providing timely and actionable feedback. Each store location has a Visual Merchandiser who is managed by the Field Visual Manager and will be reporting daily Store Visit Reports and photos of work executed enhancing store presentation. This role reports to the Senior Director of Visual Merchandising.

Along with regular travel, those in this role within the NYC area are required to report to the New York Office 2x per week.

Responsibilities : Job Duties

Lead and manage a regular schedule of store teams and visitations to inspire, coach, and develop the team in enhancing store presentation and delivering the best store experience along with supporting a client-centric environment.

• Lead and manage a team of Field Visual Managers to inspire, coach, and develop the VMs in delivering the best store experience and support a client-centric environment to drive sales at retail.
• Conduct weekly touch bases with Field Visual Managers to review challenges and opportunities within the region.
• Train new Field Visual Managers on their role and responsibilities and manage ongoing training to create a bench of talent.
• Engage in direct contact with the client store manager for feedback / resolution of any issues that may arise.
• Support the regional management retail team by providing feedback on the implementation of visual merchandising directives.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly client recaps to monitor the progress with suggestions for evolving change, as necessary
• Prepare stores for senior management visits by partnering with the regional management retail team to ensure the store team is poised to represent Winston and the location is merchandised to standard.
• Travel with each FVM every quarter and meet with Winston Visual Merchandisers and evaluate the work being performed

Work in tandem with the Regional Management Retail team to lead and develop a field team that continually represents the Winston brand to the highest degree.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

At Winston, we are ALL IN!

At Winston, our strength comes from an abundance of some of the most diverse talent in the market and our distinctive skill sets. We revel in our uniqueness. We welcome change that makes us stronger. Our goal is to make everyone within the Winston community know that they are valued, respected, and heard every day. This also applies to our talented applicants, and we are proud of the fact that we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Winston Retail is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.