Visual Market Manager - Chicago

About Athleta

For the past 25 years, we’ve committed ourselves and our brand to a single aim: to empower all women and girls. Inspiration. Collaboration. Connection. Inclusivity. It’s what we do best, and we’re on the hunt for people who share our passion for leading an active lifestyle, growing personally as well as professionally, and creating game-changing products and experiences.

We use business as a force for good by putting people and the planet right up there with profit, which is why Athleta is a certified B Corp. Ready to make a move? Join us. Because we know that alone we’re strong, but together we’re unstoppable.

About The Role

The Visual Market Manager ensures the integrity of the Athleta Brand through consistent execution of merchandising direction within their specified territory. The MVM’s leads DM’s and stores in developing strategies to deliver well merchandised, visually engaging stores that meet the needs of the business. The MVM provides training, guidance and inspiration to the field teams.

What You'll Do

• Provice clarification and direction to the assigned territory regarding visual in-store experience and brand initiatives.
• Collect feedback and offer future recommendations regarding product assortments, in-
• Demonstrate a strong working relationship with the DM’s and demonstrate the ability to challenge at this level to influence key product and visual decisions in stores.
• Leads in store visits focusing on presentation and identifying business opportunities.
• Facilitate seasonal workshops and weekly, monthly district conference calls.
• Provides “in the moment” coaching, training and feedback and actively participates in the growth and career path of identified field talent.
• Resolves store-specific merchandising challenges that requires adaptions based on store architecture, inventory and business trends, in line with seasonal strategies and direction and works “hands on” with store teams.
• Manage budgets to ensure effective use of company resources.
• Identify specific market issues and develop solutions that have the potential to impact earnings using brand filters to drive sales and margin.
• Build effective relationships throughout the Field and HQ business partners to align support for merchandising presentation and Brand initiatives.
• Communicate with supervisor, Head of Stores, Regional Director, FV Director and Field Visual Team to share creative ideas and best practices globally.
• Manage and ensure consistent training and development in the Field across District Managers and store teams
  
  

Who You Are

• Superior time management, multitasking and organizational skills
• Ability to problem solve and develop creative solutions
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize
• Experience in motivating and influencing others.
• Strong competency level around developing others, influencing, decision making and negotiation
• Enjoy a fast-paced working environment
• Probe beyond the stated situation, identifies underlying issues and considers possible alternatives
  
  

Benefits at Athleta

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.
• For eligible employees
  
  

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.

Salary Range: $73,500 - $104,400 USD

Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.