What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Visual Merchandising Coordinator position at Navitas Partners, LLC?
Title: Retail Visual Merchandising Coordinator
Location: Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (Hybrid SCHEDULE 6 DAYS IN A MONTH)
Duration: 16 weeks
POSITION SUMMARY: As a VM Communications Coordinator, you will oversee and manage the execution of all Secondary visual merchandising communications, ensuring alignment with client’s standards and business goals. This role requires enforcing timelines, making decisions related to promotional visual merchandising, and maintaining the integrity of in-store visual presentations. You will be a key decision-maker in the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of visual merchandising strategies.
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drive the creation and oversight of directives including but not limited to promo planner for all secondary placements, sign directive, approving install guides, holiday clean up guide and holiday GLK communications while ensuring all deadlines are met while prioritizing the timely delivery of communications to the field.
- Create and manage the Promo Planner document, ensuring alignment across teams, managing proofing and updates, and timely delivery of all necessary visual merchandising materials to stores. Add all renderings from Monday.com into the Promo Planner along with sign code information and skus when applicable.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage weekly sign requests. Ensure copy submitted for signs is added to Monday.com boards for production to create accurate signage.
- Manage POG Exceptions. Approve planogram exceptions through Monday.com and make necessary changes in the Promo Planner.
- Ensure consistency in the execution of visual standards: Maintain oversight on the alignment of visual displays with brand guidelines and the overall store experience, ensuring a cohesive look across all stores.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION:
- Undergraduate degree or 4 years of relevant experience in a retail or visual merchandising environment.
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in merchandising, visual marketing, or related fields, with a proven track record of leadership and decision-making within the visual merchandising space.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage and optimize processes for continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead meetings, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Self-motivated, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and project management tools (e.g., Monday.com).