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Execute VM flips, including window activations, mannequin styling, signage and label updates, and seasonal or weekly merchandise changes as well as company-driven product initiatives and campaigns, as directed. Work involves moving boxes, fixtures and mannequins weighing up to 30 lbs (13.6 kg) as well as bending, reaching, stretching, and sometimes using ladders to reach materials or adjust presentation elements .

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Description & Requirements Who We Are lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people. Job Summary The Visual Merchandising Specialist is responsible for ensuring company directed visual merchandising (VM) strategies and standards are brought to life. This role executes product presentation, styling, and in-store marketing elements to optimize guests' (i.e., customers) experiences. The Visual Merchandising Specialist implements key product stories, product placement strategies, and sell-through strategies by managing merchandise changes as well as product display and mannequin styling, in accordance with company standards and adapted to the individual store need. They also deliver a world-class guest experience on the floor. Core Responsibilities of the Job<ul><li>Collaborate with store leadership to bring VM presentation and guest experience to life on the floor. </li><li>Optimize guests' experiences through consistent implementation of brand standards in key product stories, product placement strategies, and intuitive store navigation for a world-class, guest-centric experience. </li><li>Execute powerful and visually appealing product presentation in accordance with company standards to enhance the guest experience and drive store sell through. </li><li>Execute VM flips, including window activations, mannequin styling, signage and label updates, and seasonal or weekly merchandise changes as well as company-driven product initiatives and campaigns, as directed. </li><li>Connect with guests on the floor to assess their unique needs, provide technical product education, and incorporate omnichannel programs into a seamless end-to-end guest experience. </li><li>Provide direct feedback and in-the-moment training related to brand standards, product placement, and visual display techniques to support team members ongoing learning and development. </li><li>Contribute to a respectful and inclusive team environment by establishing supportive working relationships with team members. </li><li>Job Requirements Eligibility<ul><li>Must be legally authorized to work in the country in which the store is located </li><li>Must have the ability to travel to assigned store with reliable transportation methods </li></ul>Schedule/Availability<ul><li>The work schedule can vary based on store needs </li><li>Shifts are typically scheduled: mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays </li><li>In addition, during peak timeframes, special events, or other circumstances, the schedule may include early mornings or late nights/overnights for some employees </li></ul>Experience<ul><li>1 year of retail or sales work experience</li><li>Some education or experience with visual merchandising, fashion merchandising, graphic design, interior design, space planning or related field</li></ul>Job Assets (i.e., nice to have; not required) <ul><li>Education: High school diploma/GED/equivalent, or above; training or degree in design or a related field </li><li>Experience (not necessarily the focus of a role): retail product merchandising, visual merchandising, or inventory management; managing projects, processes, or administering part of a business operation </li><li>For Experiential stores with food/beverage service only: Food safety and/or liquor service certification </li></ul>What We Look For<ul><li>Inclusion & Diversity: Creates/supports an inclusive environment that values/celebrates differences </li><li>Integrity: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner </li><li>Visual Design and Styling: Understands and is interested in color theory, visual display composition, and styling/placement techniques and how to apply that knowledge </li><li>Collaboration and Teamwork: Works productively with and supports others to achieve common goals; seeks connections, partnerships, and diverse perspectives </li><li>Attention to Detail: Is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks </li><li>Self-Leadership: Takes personal responsibility for own actions; inspires others to buy-in and actively support goals and initiatives </li><li>Adaptability/Agility: Navigates uncertainty and ambiguity and can change priorities in a fast-paced environment; recovers quickly from setbacks </li><li>Interactive Communication: Conveys information effectively and understands information shared while interacting with others </li></ul>Work Context (e.g., environment, interactions, physical)<ul><li>Work involves moving through the store, sometimes with bright lights and loud music in the front of house </li><li>Work is accomplished as part of a team, sometimes independently, and sometimes using a computer or other technical devices </li><li>Work involves moving boxes, fixtures and mannequins weighing up to 30 lbs (13.6 kg) as well as bending, reaching, stretching, and sometimes using ladders to reach materials or adjust presentation elements </li></ul>Compensation & Benefits Package Base Pay Range: $22.50 - $25.89/hour, subject to minimum wage in the location Target Bonus: $2.00/hour Total Target Base Pay Range: $24.50 - $27.89/hour lululemon's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our offerings, employees in this position are eligible for our competitive bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements. At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:<ul><li>Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans </li><li>Paid time off </li><li>Savings and retirement plan matching </li><li>Generous employee discount</li><li>Fitness & yoga classes</li><li>Parenthood top-up</li><li>Extensive catalog of development course offerings </li><li>People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)</li></ul>Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.</li></ul>

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Visual Merchandising Specialist | Fashion Centre at Pentagon City Pop Up

Apparel Industry

Business Operations

Campaigns

Change Management

Detail Oriented

Diversity

Fitness

Food Safety

Food Services

Food and Beverage Industry

Graphic Design

Health Plan

Incentive Programs

Interior Design

Inventory Management

Leadership

Marketing

Mentoring

Merchandising

Music

Needs Assessment

Network Programming

Philosophy

Process Management

Product Merchandising

Product Positioning

Product Programs

Product Strategy

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Psychiatry and Mental Health

Retail

Retail Merchandising

Retail Sales

Revenue Growth

Sales

Sales Presentation

Sales Strategy

Standards Strategy

Team Player

Technical/Engineering Design

Virtual Machine (VM)

Visual Merchandising

Willing to Travel

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The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.

Job Description: The Assistant Manager is a multi-faceted role that merges business strategy, operations, creativity, and people management. Strategically, assistant managers are responsible for driving sales results by analyzing the business and providing best-in-class customer service. They are responsible for overseeing daily store operations including opening and closing routines and driving efficiency in all store processes. Assistant managers leverage their creative expertise through floorset updates, styling recommendations and product knowledge. Assistant managers are also talent leaders, driving everything from recruiting and training to engagement and development. They are expected to show up, bringing their best selves every day. With a promote from within philosophy, our Assistant managers will build upon their initial foundation and have the opportunity to grow into the future leaders of our store's organization. WhatYou'llDo <ul><li>Perform Opening and Closing Routines. </li><li>Supervise salesfloor & stockroom, ensuring excellent customer service & seamless operations. </li><li>Conduct staffing and scheduling operations and payroll management. </li><li>Train and develop the non-management staff. </li><li>Demonstrate product knowledge and brand awareness, while driving sales. </li><li>Build and maintain visual displays. </li><li>Analyze reporting to inform decision making. </li><li>Protect store assets & perform inventory control. </li><li>Operate Register/Point of Sale systems. </li><li>Fulfill OMNI Channel Orders. </li><li>Represent the Brand and Exemplify Company Culture and Values. </li></ul>What it Takes<ul><li>Bachelor's degree OR one year of supervisory experience in a customer-facing role. </li><li>Maintain a strong customer focus. </li><li>Knowledge of current fashion trends. </li><li>Drive to achieve results and exhibit a strong work ethic. </li><li>Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. </li><li>Team building and ability to coach others. </li><li>Take initiative and demonstrate confidence. </li><li>Balance multiple tasks while being detail-oriented. </li><li>Engage in applied learning and proactive thinking. </li><li>Ability to show up in a fast-paced and challenging environment </li></ul>WhatYou'llGet As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you'll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company's culture and values, but most importantly - with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward: <ul><li>Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program </li><li>Paid Time Off </li><li>Paid Volunteer Day per Year, allowing you to give back to your community </li><li>Merchandise Discount </li><li>Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Available </li><li>Life and Disability Insurance </li><li>Associate Assistance Program </li><li>Paid Parental and Adoption Leave </li><li>401(K) Savings Plan with Company Match </li><li>Training and Development </li><li>Opportunities for Career Advancement, we believe in promoting from within </li><li>A Global Team of People Who'll Celebrate you for Being YOU </li></ul> Company Description Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs. The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com. Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here. See what its like to #WorkAtANF - Follow us on Instagram @LifeAtANF ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

We’re always looking for the best and the brightest to join our team and contribute to the growth of our brands. Make a career move that will allow you to build and develop in the one-of-a-kind A&F corporate culture!

WORKING AT A&F 
We believe that there is no better way to live our brands than to grow them from within. We recruit and promote heavily from within our own organization. Whether you are a trainee or you come to A&F with industry experience, associates at A&F enjoy an accelerated career path and are immediately exposed to a company culture devoted to quality and the long-term success of our brands.

COMPANY GROWTH
In recent years, we have seen tremendous growth at A&F. Successful openings of Abercrombie and Fitch, abercrombie kids, and Hollister Co. stores around the world have allowed us to sell trends to a much broader customer base through both brick-and-mortar locations and eCommerce sites. Career paths at A&F mirror company growth; the more we grow, the more opportunity there is for your career to grow!

INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION
International expansion began in 2007 when Abercrombie & Fitch opened its first international Flagship store in London. The reception was extraordinary and marked the beginning of a very successful expansion strategy for the A&F family of brands. Flagship stores in cities across Europe and Asia are must-see attractions and true showcases for each brand. The brands will continue to expand around the world in the coming years. With all of these new opportunities, there has never been a better time to be an A&F associate!

Abercrombie and Fitch

Assistant Manager - Fair Oaks Mall, Hollister

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Brand Marketing (Branding)

Business Analysis

Business Portal

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Coaching

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Customer Service Operations

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Dental Insurance

Develop and Maintain Customers

Fashion Trends

International Business

Interpersonal Skills

Multitasking

Operations

Operations Management

Payroll Management

People Management

Point of Sale (POS) Systems

Product Demonstration

Store Opening

Talent Management

Team Lead/Manager

Vision Plan

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Collaborate with store teams to refine knowledge of customer needs and to ensure stores are informed on product attributes, highlights, and outfitting strategies to build outfits for SMU customers. Intimately familiar all details of their assigned’ categories open-to-buys; closely collaborates with planning weekly to ensure accuracy of incoming receipts, product IMU, and coming markdowns.

About the job Company Overview Originating as a small surf shop in 1968, South Moon Under has evolved into a national fashion retailer. We are building a vibrant, diverse team of creative, friendly, skilled, and passionate people who want to work hard and win even harder. We value our employees, and we enable them to deliver their best work. If you want to work for a company where we drive for success every day, without compromising human connection, you’ve found your Team! At South Moon Under, our mission is summed up in four words – love. create. drive. imagine. We love this team - We create and curate beautiful things - We drive to be our best and we inspire others to tap into their power - We imagine and execute on our visions every day. Our Team is filled with smart, skilled, dynamic, creative, and passionate employees who drive to be better every day. Our customers are our inspiration. We personally curate our products to make our customers look and feel good. When our customers walk into our stores, we aim to connect and spread the love. General Summary The Buyer is responsible for building an exciting and balanced assortment that will meet or exceed sales and gross margin plans for their specified departments. The Buyer will partner with planning to develop seasonal and monthly assortment strategies that will drive growth in sales and increase profitability. They are expected to shop the market and develop private label merchandise that aligns with customer demographic and business trends. In addition, this person will have high financial acumen and be fashion savvy to use both data analytics and fashion intuition to drive results. This individual is responsible for the successful development, execution, and communication of assortment strategies for their assigned departments and will manage direct reports. Product Duties:<ul><li>Create and implement merchandise strategies that support financial plans.</li><li>Shop monthly market and trade shows to select, edit, and build a balanced assortment that meet customer’s demand.</li><li>Build private label assortment through collaboration with key vendors.</li><li>Drive all aspects of the product life cycle; identifying style, negotiating cost, assigning retail, managing style changes and delivery with vendors.</li><li>Manage SKU & style intensive businesses and manage location intensive assortments.</li></ul>Financial Duties:<ul><li>Partner with planning on the development of annual, seasonal, monthly, and weekly financial plans.</li><li>Achieve IMU, GM%, WOS, and sales goals for assigned categories.</li><li>With support from planning, select buy quantities and door strategies based upon historical data, current trend, and anticipated future events.</li><li>Analyze weekly and monthly sales, inventory, and receipt plans to drive sales and minimize markdowns.</li><li>Communicate a point-of-view on product supported by facts and data.</li><li>Provide expert analysis on trends and recommendations to drive immediate purchases, cancellations, future purchases, and assortment strategies.</li><li>Intimately familiar all details of their assigned’ categories open-to-buys; closely collaborates with planning weekly to ensure accuracy of incoming receipts, product IMU, and coming markdowns.</li></ul>Leadership Duties:<ul><li>Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external sources.</li><li>Work with cross functional team members to ensure that the original vision /intent for product is executed across marketing and visual merchandising initiatives.</li><li>Collaborate with store teams to refine knowledge of customer needs and to ensure stores are informed on product attributes, highlights, and outfitting strategies to build outfits for SMU customers.</li><li>Maintain an on-going development and mentorship of direct reports.</li></ul>Job Required Knowledge, Skills and Education:<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising or a related field.</li><li>1-2 years as a Buyer, with consideration for seasoned Associate level experience.</li><li>3-5 years merchandising, planning, buying, or equivalent experience in the retail industry preferred.</li><li>Ability to understand customer demographic and to identify appropriate product that will appeal to the customer.</li><li>Strong understanding of retail math and measures used in financial reporting.</li><li>Analytic Skills: Ability to think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data.</li><li>Financial and Business Acumen: Ability to evaluate financial and business indicators and translate data into actionable information to drive results.</li><li>Problem Solving & Decision Quality: Able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions</li><li>Relationship Management: Able to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners, both internally & externally.</li><li>Presentation Skills: Effective in a variety of presentation settings including one-on-one, small and large groups, and with peers and Executives</li><li>Systems and Tools Acumen: Microsoft Excel, Proficiency in Microsoft Access, PowerPoint and Word. Must also have aptitude to learn other technical applications quickly.</li><li>Coachability: Ability to embrace constructive feedback with an open mind. Willingness and eagerness to learn, question norms, and continuously improve.</li><li>Risk Management: Anticipate risks and identifies contingency plans and processes to prevent disruptions when risks occur.</li></ul> Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. South Moon Under maintains the right to modify all or part of any job description at its discretion to meet and or exceed the needs of the business.

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