Director of Visual Merchandising

Overview

The Director of Visual Merchandising manages the understanding and accountabilities of product presentation and is knowledgeable of key data that assists in the achievement of our company merchandising and sales goals. This position oversees the new product introduction process and product exit strategies through the creation and maintenance of merchandising direction. The Director of Visual Merchandising manages our Visual Merchandisers and their collaborative partnership with our Buying teams regarding the strategic placement of product and supportive presentation elements. This position is key to our forward-thinking merchandising execution in support of our brand while balancing the operational objectives to bring about greater efficiencies and maximized results. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position.   

 

Position Reports To  

Chief Merchandising Officer

 

Founded in 1978 and based in Coppell, Texas, The Container Store is the nation’s original and leading retailer of storage and organization products, offering innovative and multifunctional solutions designed to simplify customers’ lives, save space and, ultimately, save time. The Container Store has locations from coast to coast and a thriving online business.

What We Stand For What you do matters. Experience The Container Store’s employee-first culture where you are appreciated, valued, and empowered to work together for a higher purpose. We create exceptional customer service experiences while fulfilling our customer’s storage and organization needs. Living out our 7 Foundation Principles has landed us on FORTUNE magazine’s list of 'Best Companies to Work for' year after year.

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities  

• Collaborates with Chief Merchandising Officer  and Divisional Directors within Buying to define merchandising priorities and presentations specific to each department represented in our stores 
• Directs the creation and maintenance of store photograms and planograms for all store formats, overseeing new and existing product merchandising and presentation direction 
• Directs communication of all product entry and exit strategies and section reworks including partnering with Visual Merchandising and Presentation to identify prop, sign and graphic opportunities  
• Leads our Visual Merchandisers’ actions in support of our business goals and supports and develops their individual professional growth 
• Solicits insight, feedback and opportunity to enhance individual store presentation from our Area Managers, District Directors and Regional Directors, serving as point of contact for all merchandising suggestions from the field 
• Responsible for the forecasting, planning and accountabilities of expense budgets associated with everyday product presentation 
• Supports the Chief Merchandising Officer in the management of priorities and allocation of resources to implement company directives and initiatives 
• Works with Store Planning on the refinement of the layouts and merchandising aspects of new stores and remodels 
• Acts as a key member of cross-functional teams to develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives 
• Communicates and demonstrates company standards as they relate to merchandising and presentation best practices/guidelines, and champions the importance of Visual Merchandising to our selling efforts and service expectations 
• Stays current on all product information, merchandising memos/directives and company communication 
• Maintains a current and thorough understanding of best practices and trends in visual merchandising, presentation and décor 
• Proactively identifies operational improvements and works to formulate, propose and implement necessary change 
• Works in stores as needed to stay current with challenges regarding compliance of visual direction and overall scope of our campaigns in terms of the visual look as well as the selling and process priorities 
• Travels to stores as needed/appropriate to ensure that our products are being visually merchandised in a consistent and compelling way 
• Consistently arrives promptly to work the assigned schedule 
• Responsible for maintaining discretion related to all confidential/sensitive company and customer information 

 

We believe in taking care of our team. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond just health insurance (though we've got that covered too!). Here at The Container Store, we're passionate about helping you contain your health, grow your career, and find balance in your life.

 

Here's a peek at what you can expect:

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