Columbia Sportswear Company
Visual Merchandising Specialist II (OUTLET)
Columbia Sportswear Company, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Overview
Visual Merchandising Specialist II (OUTLET) at
Columbia Sportswear Company
— hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company. This position is focused on the behavior of consumers and creating retail experiences to build a connection to the brand. The role develops, communicates, and executes product presentations and Visual Merchandising initiatives within Direct-to-Consumer factory outlet stores. Note: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Responsibilities
Collaborates with signage and fixture partners to deliver compelling seasonal storytelling initiatives, windows, and floor-set directives. Oversees visual presentation standards for factory outlet stores. Manages best practices where needed and strategizes with retail team and channel manager to implement agreed-upon changes and updates. Assists in creating seasonal Merchandising directives based on pre-season strategy and monthly window directives aligned to seasonal initiatives. Creates and executes reactionary updates per merchant and in-store marketing needs. Collaborates with merchant partners during assortment planning phase to provide retail presentation point of view and guardrails. Develops seasonal product catalogs and distributes to store staff and field leadership. Manages creation and content of new store/remodel directives. Travels to new store openings to lead merchandising and training. Recaps openings to the larger Marketing group. Manages outside agencies to assist with completion when necessary. Participates in market visits including store visits with DTC leadership and competitor market visits. Drives capacity studies for new programs and provides detailed dimensions or other deliverables as part of collaborative briefing. Partner with CSC’s Factory Outlet Merchant/Buying, Visual Merchandising, Retail Marketing and Brand Design teams to ensure all program executions are aligned, communicated, documented, and installed on time and within budget. Manage mannequin vendors and oversee all orders associated with the Outlet channel. You are
Well-versed in retail (factory outlet division experience preferred). Able to manage and track complex in-store marketing programs. A strong communicator, including excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. A creative problem solver. You have
Bachelor’s degree in visual merchandising, marketing, or related field or work experience equivalent to a degree. Minimum of 3-5 years in-store marketing, retail marketing or product marketing experience. Intermediate knowledge of In-Design, the Adobe suite and MS Office. Ability to travel upwards of 50% of the time. Benefits & Equal Opportunity
Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter at the stated contact. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and a variety of voluntary benefits. We also offer an employee assistance program (EAP) and a generous time-off program. Recruitment notes
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Visual Merchandising Specialist II (OUTLET) at
Columbia Sportswear Company
— hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company. This position is focused on the behavior of consumers and creating retail experiences to build a connection to the brand. The role develops, communicates, and executes product presentations and Visual Merchandising initiatives within Direct-to-Consumer factory outlet stores. Note: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Responsibilities
Collaborates with signage and fixture partners to deliver compelling seasonal storytelling initiatives, windows, and floor-set directives. Oversees visual presentation standards for factory outlet stores. Manages best practices where needed and strategizes with retail team and channel manager to implement agreed-upon changes and updates. Assists in creating seasonal Merchandising directives based on pre-season strategy and monthly window directives aligned to seasonal initiatives. Creates and executes reactionary updates per merchant and in-store marketing needs. Collaborates with merchant partners during assortment planning phase to provide retail presentation point of view and guardrails. Develops seasonal product catalogs and distributes to store staff and field leadership. Manages creation and content of new store/remodel directives. Travels to new store openings to lead merchandising and training. Recaps openings to the larger Marketing group. Manages outside agencies to assist with completion when necessary. Participates in market visits including store visits with DTC leadership and competitor market visits. Drives capacity studies for new programs and provides detailed dimensions or other deliverables as part of collaborative briefing. Partner with CSC’s Factory Outlet Merchant/Buying, Visual Merchandising, Retail Marketing and Brand Design teams to ensure all program executions are aligned, communicated, documented, and installed on time and within budget. Manage mannequin vendors and oversee all orders associated with the Outlet channel. You are
Well-versed in retail (factory outlet division experience preferred). Able to manage and track complex in-store marketing programs. A strong communicator, including excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. A creative problem solver. You have
Bachelor’s degree in visual merchandising, marketing, or related field or work experience equivalent to a degree. Minimum of 3-5 years in-store marketing, retail marketing or product marketing experience. Intermediate knowledge of In-Design, the Adobe suite and MS Office. Ability to travel upwards of 50% of the time. Benefits & Equal Opportunity
Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter at the stated contact. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and a variety of voluntary benefits. We also offer an employee assistance program (EAP) and a generous time-off program. Recruitment notes
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