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Position Overview:

We are looking for a dynamic and creative Regional Visual Merchandising Manager to lead and develop store field teams in executing outstanding visual merchandising (VM) strategies. This role plays a critical part in driving sales, enhancing customer experiences, and bringing our brand storytelling to life through compelling product displays.

As a key leader, you will provide training and development to ensure teams effectively implement VM standards that showcase the unique craftsmanship of musical instruments and audio equipment. You will also serve as the primary liaison between field teams and the corporate VM team, ensuring store challenges and feedback are communicated and addressed to maintain excellence across all locations.

If you have a passion for visual storytelling, a keen eye for design, and the ability to inspire teams, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of our brand in retail spaces!

Key Responsibilities:

• Presentation:
• Supports RVP and DM partners with overarching VM strategy and planogram rollout planning.
• Communicate Brand related information on weekly regional conference calls.
• Partner with Sr. Dir. Of VM & Sr. VM Manger to develop solutions for optimizing product assortment to maximize presentation and drive sales results.
• Solicit DM feedback regarding planogram rollouts, and opportunities in store.
• Reinforce best practices and identify opportunities to increase productivity, eliminate redundancy, and tighten up execution hours.
• Execution:
• Work directly with DM’s to resolve store specific merchandising challenges that require adaptations including store size, store type, volume, spatial constraints and inventory levels.
• Partner with corporate visual merchandisers to ensure consistency of visual merchandising tactics and ensure region compliance.
• Support fixture rollout and transformation initiatives.
• Conduct regular photo audits to ensure planogram compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with GO manager for all new store openings and remodels.
• People Development:
• Conduct training sessions in field to ensure current and future merchandising direction is communicated and presentation skill sets are developed in DM/SM population in a structured format.
• Partner closely with Regional VP’s (RVP) and DM’s on merchandising initiatives and expectations.
• Develop and execute visual merchandising training for field personnel that complies with Brand standards and Company Objectives.
• Communicate to the RVP/DM group all seasonal objectives, and key transformation information and dates.
• Coach and develop DM/SM teams to develop merchandising skills that enhance their sales results.
• Build constructive, effective relationships throughout the company to align support for all VM and brand initiatives.
• Performance Analysis & Optimization:
• Analyze sales and performance data to measure the impact of visual initiatives and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with store leadership to drive merchandising decisions that enhance customer experience and sales.

Professional Experience & Requirements:

• 5-7 years of Regional Visual Merchandising Manager experience.
• Enthusiasm for music and a current understanding of music culture, instruments, and audio equipment, or a strong desire to learn.
• Strong training and facilitation skills
• Proven track record of developing creative visual concepts that drive sales.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) for visual design and merchandising assets.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Self-starter with sound written communication skills
• High level of skill motivating and influencing others.
• Ability to travel 50% of the time within the region

Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards:

For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave--take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

Pay Rate:$100,000 - $130,000/yr depending on background and experience.

This position is eligible to participate in the Guitar Center Company bonus program based on Company performance

The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

About Guitar Center

Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We strive to craft lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the almost indescribable happiness that comes from playing an instrument. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

With a career at Guitar Center, you become part of the world's largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. Whether at our Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, or Support Center, Guitar Center employees have a common goal: to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music.

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Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by sending an email torecruiting@guitarcenter.com.

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• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

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