| Visual Merchandising Manager - Mountain Hardwear
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| Classifieds Category: Job Listings |
| Posted: 07/29/2008 |
Job#MH106
General Position Summary:
Build the Mountain Hardwear (MHI) and Montrail (MTR) brand image in stores via merchandising programs, including but not limited to Brand Shops, Focus Fixtures, Brand Signage and Point of Purchase programs with dealers, and serve as liaison between dealers and company for all aspects of Visual Merchandising. Manage Brand Shop program from strategic planning to execution, including providing direction for Columbia Sportswear (CSC) field merchandisers in selected stores.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position includes supervisory responsibility for field visual merchandisers and contractors. Includes making hiring decisions, conducting performance reviews, and training and coaching for excellence.
Specific Job Skills:
Ability to manage and lead teams of people in remote locations. Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills are essential. Strong visual sense and merchandising skills. Intermediate level of computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing applications, as well as the technical ability to learn internal ordering, reporting, web and Snapshot programs. Mental ability to conduct complex interpersonal interactions with people who are in a position to affect sales of MHI products. Ability to solve problems, make decisions independently, operate independently and with discretion and work efficiently under pressure. Ability to maintain brand message/image consistency required.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelors degree or equivalent in visual merchandising, marketing, or a related field. Requires a minimum of 5-7 years general merchandising experience and 1-2 years leadership experience.
Location: Mountain Hardwear – Richmond, CA
Equal Opportunity Employer
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