Manager - Field Visual-Mid Atlantic

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POSITION OVERVIEW The Manager of Field Visual is a strategic leader responsible for ensuring brand consistency and elevating the instore experience across all store formats. This role serves as the primary resource and trainer for merchant mindset principles, translating brand strategies into actionable visual merchandising standards that drive sales and strengthen customer engagement and sentiment. Acting as a connector between corporate vision and field execution, the Manager of Field Visual partners with cross-functional leaders to deliver compelling presentations, optimize store environments, and build visual talent across the organization. Through innovation, collaboration, and a deep understanding of customer behavior, this role ensures that every store reflects the brand identity while achieving measurable business results. Based in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Florida or Texas with flexibility for remote work and regular in store and field engagement. The wage range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000. Successful candidates wage rates will be determined based on their individual qualifications for the position.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure consistent execution of brand and visual merchandising standards across all store formats • Champion and reinforce brand guidelines and best practices to maintain a cohesive customer experience

• Analyze market trends and opportunities; partner with District Managers and Store Managers to develop actionable strategies that drive sales • Provide constructive feedback and innovative solutions to optimize store presentation and visual impact

• Leverage brand-supported tools to deliver effective concept flows, window displays, and business strategies that align with seasonal priorities
• Deliver timely in-season and seasonal hindsight reports on product performance, presentation effectiveness, and competitive insights to inform future strategies
• Lead and facilitate seasonal workshops, meetings, and conference calls to align teams on visual execution and brand initiatives
• Identify, mentor, and develop visual merchandising talent to strengthen team capabilities and succession planning
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with Regional Vice Presidents, District Managers, Store Managers to ensure alignment on visual and brand objectives
• Proactively identify potential execution challenges and problem-solve by engaging relevant business partners to ensure seamless implementation.
• Collaborate with corporate partners to streamline visual merchandising concepts, ensuring they are practical and scalable across all store types
• Share creative ideas and best practices with peers and cross-functional teams to maximize business results and elevate customer experience
• Support and participate in successful store openings, ensuring brand standards are met from day one
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by Brand Manager – Field Visual and Field Leadership

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum three years of multi-store visual management experience
• Expert visual merchandising skills with ability to interpret and execute brand direction
• Strong understanding of customer behavior and how visual strategies enhance experience and drive sales
• Proven ability to influence and communicate effectively at all organizational levels
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal direction
• Demonstrated success in developing and motivating high-performing teams
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent planning, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of industry trends, competitors, and market dynamics
• Technology proficient to support creation of visual direction and tools
• Flexibility and ability to work varied hours based on business needs
• Ability to travel as required to support stores and initiatives

Location:

Corporate Ann Taylor – Remote

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Pay Range:

$82,000.00 - $100,000.00 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.