Visual Merchandising Coordinator

What are we looking for in our Visual Merchandising Coordinator?

Job Title: Visual Merchandising Coordinator

Location: Hybrid (2-3 days in-office), 420 5th Ave, New York, NY 10018

Start Date: 10/01/2024
End Date: 12/31/2024 (Potential extension into 2025)
Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM (flexible depending on workload)
Payrate: $17.86 /hour

The Visual Merchandising Coordinator role provides essential assistance to the Sunglass Hut Visual Merchandising (VM) team. The team manages graphic inventory, store mapping, and coordinates new store openings, requiring a candidate with strong analytical skills and experience in inventory management and retail design.

Part 1: Graphic Management

• Assist the graphic management team with weekly inventory management, fulfillment reports, and billing.
• Review and monitor graphic inventory needs for new store openings on a weekly basis.
• Liaise with third-party vendors to manage online inventory platforms, address issues, and implement necessary edits.
• Coordinate reprint plans, process lists, and quantities with cross-functional teams.
• Analyze store visit data and follow up on graphic support and prop needs monthly.

Part 2: Store Mapping and Capacity Planning

• Support the team with bi-annual store mapping updates, maintaining tracking systems and organizing feedback.
• Handle communications with stores and external agencies regarding mapping amendments.
• Assist with Master Data management, including amendments, NRR (Non-Retail Requirements), and transitioning to a new platform.
• Confirm store capacity for amendment and planning requests, ensuring accuracy by reviewing photos and supporting both the internal team and external agency.
• Conduct monthly analysis and reporting on store visit data.

Basic Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, V-Lookup, Conditional Formatting, and Data Analysis/Validation.
• Ability to create presentations using PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, with a strong understanding of retail environments.
• Strong data analysis and inventory management skills.
• Highly organized with excellent time management and prioritization abilities.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Benefits Info

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Rate/Salary: $17.86/hour