VF Corporation
Manager - Field Visual Merchandising
VF Corporation, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
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Manager - Field Visual Merchandising
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VF Corporation .
At VF, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. To learn more about our values and culture, visit VF Careers or www.vfc.com.
What will you do? A day in the life of a Field Visual Merchandising Manager at VF looks a little like this.
The Field Visual Merchandising Manager is a dynamic, field‑based leader responsible for bringing brand storytelling to life across VF retail stores, Vans, The North Face, and Timberland. This role blends creative execution with strategic coaching, ensuring that every store delivers an elevated, on‑brand consumer experience.
Responsibilities
Travel extensively (4+ days a week) to retail locations to implement seasonal floorsets, windows, and brand campaigns, adapting directives to store‑specific layouts and inventory levels.
Coach Store Managers and in‑store teams on visual merchandising principles, directive interpretation, and campaign storytelling to build long‑term capability and consistency.
Collaborate with District Managers to align visual execution with business goals, ensuring stores deliver a cohesive and elevated brand experience.
Ensure each brand’s identity is reflected through thoughtful product placement, fixture usage, and visual storytelling that resonates with customers.
Lead visual merchandising efforts for store openings, remodels, and high‑priority activations, setting the standard for brand presentation and execution.
Provide immediate coaching and feedback during store visits, helping teams make adjustments and improve execution on the spot.
Capture high‑quality visuals of completed setups, document compliance, and share trends and insights with cross‑functional partners to inform future planning.
Flex across Vans, The North Face, and Timberland retail environments, adapting to diverse aesthetics and merchandising strategies while maintaining brand integrity.
Serve as a key liaison between marketing and store teams, ensuring directives are clearly understood, effectively implemented, and continuously improved.
Requirements We are most interested in candidates who bring at least
3+ years of experience in Retail Leadership
and possess the following skills:
Proven leadership experience.
Strong understanding of visual merchandising principles and their impact on consumer engagement and commercial success.
Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders across retail, marketing, and brand teams.
Operational excellence mindset, with experience developing and implementing scalable processes, tools, and standards.
Analytical and strategic thinking, with the ability to interpret field insights and performance data to inform future direction.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly articulate vision and feedback.
Creative problem‑solving abilities, especially in dynamic, fast‑paced retail environments.
Experience working across multiple brands, ideally within apparel, footwear, or lifestyle categories.
Preferred
Experience with global brand environments and translating global strategies into local execution.
Familiarity with visual merchandising training programs and capability‑building initiatives.
Proficiency in visual planning tools or retail execution platforms.
Background in creative direction or brand storytelling through visual presentation.
Compensation Hiring Range: $60,000.00 – $75,000.00 USD annually.
Incentive Potential: Eligible for additional compensation awards, including an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.
Benefits Review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year’s medical plan rates, at www.MyVFbenefits.com. Detailed information will be provided during the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law. Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Manager - Field Visual Merchandising
role at
VF Corporation .
At VF, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. To learn more about our values and culture, visit VF Careers or www.vfc.com.
What will you do? A day in the life of a Field Visual Merchandising Manager at VF looks a little like this.
The Field Visual Merchandising Manager is a dynamic, field‑based leader responsible for bringing brand storytelling to life across VF retail stores, Vans, The North Face, and Timberland. This role blends creative execution with strategic coaching, ensuring that every store delivers an elevated, on‑brand consumer experience.
Responsibilities
Travel extensively (4+ days a week) to retail locations to implement seasonal floorsets, windows, and brand campaigns, adapting directives to store‑specific layouts and inventory levels.
Coach Store Managers and in‑store teams on visual merchandising principles, directive interpretation, and campaign storytelling to build long‑term capability and consistency.
Collaborate with District Managers to align visual execution with business goals, ensuring stores deliver a cohesive and elevated brand experience.
Ensure each brand’s identity is reflected through thoughtful product placement, fixture usage, and visual storytelling that resonates with customers.
Lead visual merchandising efforts for store openings, remodels, and high‑priority activations, setting the standard for brand presentation and execution.
Provide immediate coaching and feedback during store visits, helping teams make adjustments and improve execution on the spot.
Capture high‑quality visuals of completed setups, document compliance, and share trends and insights with cross‑functional partners to inform future planning.
Flex across Vans, The North Face, and Timberland retail environments, adapting to diverse aesthetics and merchandising strategies while maintaining brand integrity.
Serve as a key liaison between marketing and store teams, ensuring directives are clearly understood, effectively implemented, and continuously improved.
Requirements We are most interested in candidates who bring at least
3+ years of experience in Retail Leadership
and possess the following skills:
Proven leadership experience.
Strong understanding of visual merchandising principles and their impact on consumer engagement and commercial success.
Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders across retail, marketing, and brand teams.
Operational excellence mindset, with experience developing and implementing scalable processes, tools, and standards.
Analytical and strategic thinking, with the ability to interpret field insights and performance data to inform future direction.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly articulate vision and feedback.
Creative problem‑solving abilities, especially in dynamic, fast‑paced retail environments.
Experience working across multiple brands, ideally within apparel, footwear, or lifestyle categories.
Preferred
Experience with global brand environments and translating global strategies into local execution.
Familiarity with visual merchandising training programs and capability‑building initiatives.
Proficiency in visual planning tools or retail execution platforms.
Background in creative direction or brand storytelling through visual presentation.
Compensation Hiring Range: $60,000.00 – $75,000.00 USD annually.
Incentive Potential: Eligible for additional compensation awards, including an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.
Benefits Review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year’s medical plan rates, at www.MyVFbenefits.com. Detailed information will be provided during the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law. Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at VF Corporation by 2x.
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