Title: Director of Field and Visual Merchandising, Women's Apparel
Company Description: Our client is a leading apparel company with a portfolio of nationally recognized brands.
Location: New York, NY
- Regular travel to key markets including FL, CA, IL, NC, and TX, plus local market visits
- Less than 50% travel
Compensation: $150,000-$165,000, plus bonus and benefits.
Salary is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by JPSearch.
Responsibilities
- Lead field and visual merchandising across national retail accounts.
- Conduct store visits to ensure strong visual execution and brand presentation.
- Analyze store performance and merchandising ROI, using insights to drive sales.
- Partner with retailers on product placement, floor sets, and merchandising strategies.
- Develop seasonal visual directives and merchandising standards.
- Manage and mentor field merchandising staff and third-party partners.
- Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to support launches, promotions, and growth initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve brand visibility, customer engagement, and sell-through.
Requirements
- 7+ years of field merchandising, visual merchandising, or retail operations experience within apparel, accessories, footwear, beauty, or consumer products preferred.
- Strong department store experience, preferably with accounts such as Macy's, Nordstrom, or Dillard's.
- Proven ability to evaluate store performance, measure merchandising impact, and drive ROI.
- Experience leading field teams and working cross-functionally with retail partners.
- Strong visual merchandising, analytical, and business acumen.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Willingness to travel regularly and spend significant time in the field.