Visual Merchandising Manager III

Aquent is seeking a visionary individual to join our client's team, a globally recognized leader in technology and innovation that has revolutionized multiple industries through its commitment to groundbreaking products and services. This company fosters a culture of creativity, diversity, and inclusion, inspiring their teams to build extraordinary experiences that captivate customers worldwide. Their dedication to excellence extends beyond technology, encompassing industry-leading environmental efforts and a profound belief in the power of diverse ideas. As a key partner, Aquent is excited to connect top talent with this influential organization.

Are you a creative force who can transform retail spaces into captivating experiences? This is an incredible opportunity to leave your mark on a global brand, inspiring discovery and connection through exceptional visual merchandising. You will play a pivotal role in shaping how customers interact with cutting-edge technology, directly influencing customer engagement, driving brand loyalty, and achieving commercial success in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Your expertise will bring a focused point of view to every store, executing unique experiences with precision and care, in close collaboration with cross-functional and store teams, to deliver the highest standards for every customer.

• Location: Culver City or Cupertino, CA
• Schedule: In-Office T/W/Th; Remote M/F
• Duration: through April 2027
• Pay Comments: W2, weekly pay, benefits, 401k w/ match
• Background screening required

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and publish store layouts and detailed product planograms for product launches and merchandising resets.
• Collaborate with global and regional counterparts to ensure strategic alignment across all merchandising initiatives.
• Leverage extensive regional and visual expertise to influence global strategy, localizing approaches to address specific market nuances.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the customer experience through field feedback, observation, and comprehensive performance and space analysis.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to coordinate product launches and effectively communicate the visual merchandising strategy.
• Forecast and communicate accurate demo product and visual element counts for merchandising changes, ensuring correct demo products are available in every store.
• Develop and review store communications, including reset labor hours, merchandising setup guides, merchandising standards, and strategy guides.

Contribution to Success

This role is central to creating an immersive and engaging retail environment. By meticulously crafting visual displays and ensuring seamless execution, you will directly contribute to customer discovery, education, and ultimately, the commercial success of new product introductions and ongoing merchandising efforts. Your strategic insights and operational precision will uphold the company's reputation for unparalleled customer experiences.

Required Qualifications

• Action-oriented with exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environments, independently leading and meeting objectives.
• Capable of driving the overarching mission and business drivers while seamlessly moving to tactical, detailed execution.
• Strong planning and time management skills with a future-oriented mindset.
• Proven ability to influence, build rapport, and develop business relationships with partners at all levels.
• Strong cross-functional agility with the ability to work effectively in a global organization, keeping work streams on deadline while continuously improving strategies and processes.
• Strong process management and technical learning with proven ability for systems management.
• Extensive retail and design experience in delivering commercial results through compelling visual merchandising.
• Demonstrated passion for putting the customer first and crafting unique customer experiences within a retail environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled partnership experience with senior management and the ability to collaborate with diverse technical and creative teams.
• Project management and process improvement experience.
• Demonstrates values of inclusion and diversity.
• BA/BS degree, MBA a plus.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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