Free People Visual Manager In Training - Wicker Park, Chicago, Il - Str811

Visual Manager in Training | Roles & Responsibilities Reports To: Visual Manager & Assistant Visual Manager

Objective: To create a unique, innovative and inspirational customer experience; encompassing the Free People lifestyle and brand image, while maintaining all store operations and goals, resulting in driving sales and insuring the profibility of the store.

• The primary responsibility of the MIT/MMIT is their own training and development.
• Complete entire Management Development Program/Training Plans Set.
• Schedule weekly merchandising training sessions with the Visual Manager.
• Assist with the implementation of merchandising and display objectives.
• Serve as a proactive mentor, teacher and problem solver for the sales team.
• Set a positive leadership example others aspire to.
• Gain proficiencies in the following areas:
  • MOD,
  • Store operations and closing functions,
  • Store Operations,
• Assist in creating and maintaining the store communication boards utilizing weekly Home Office communication.
• Adhere to all 'Typical Day' guidelines.
• Review and maintain a resource library of training tools.
• Perform all sales functions.
• Facilitate the zones of the floor based on business needs.
• Uphold all company policy and procedures.
• Maintain a high level of awareness and concern for Loss Prevention.

In addition to the MIT Roles and Responsibilities above, the MMIT will have a weekly merchandising focus. The Merchandiser in Training will both partner and support the Assistant Visual Manager and Visual Manager. Expectations:

• Presentation
  • Assist the Visual Management team in the interpretation of Home Office Visual communication.
  • Utilize weekly sales reports to track, analyze and communicate business results and determine merchandising strategies.
  • Execute weekly merchandising and display objectives.
  • Assist in planning and executing new product placement.
  • Partner with the Operations Team to manage mid-day restock placement and efficient restock strategies.
  • Monitor and train staff to maintain presentation standards.
  • Participate in quarterly district inspiration days and contribute to District Kodak Gallery and any inspirational reference.
  • Maintain an awareness of apparel and accessory trends, in relevance to our store environment.
• People
  • Communicate merchandising and display concepts and trends to store team through store communication boards, morning meetings and all store staff meetings.
  • Partner with Assistant Operations Manager to administer and communicate results of daily closing standards.
• Process
  • Adhere to all typical day/week/stock/Monday guidelines.
  • Participate in the Monday walk-through and assist in determining weekly/monthly objectives.
  • Execute weekly objectives.
  • Ensure daily restock guidelines are met.
  • Monitor and train sales team to maintain product and cleanliness standards.
  • Review with Visual Manager all District Visual Manager communication and objectives set.
  • Communicate daily observations of stock level maintenance.
  • Adhere to all company safety guidelines.