Manager, Visual Merchandising, rhode

What You'll Do

• Support the development and execution of retail displays, fixtures, merchandising collateral, and in-store materials from concept through in-store activation
• Build and maintain project timelines, master calendars, and launch schedules to ensure on-time execution and cross-functional visibility
• Own weekly vendor status updates and help streamline cross-functional communication to support efficient project delivery
• Brief creative requests clearly, ensuring scope, timelines, and deliverables are aligned across teams
• Support planogram development and updates in partnership with Retail Sales
• Partner with cross functional team and vendors on renderings, layouts, prototypes, and production execution
• Conduct prototype reviews and lead fit, function, and quality requirements, providing clear, technically informed vendor feedback
• Apply a working understanding of engineering and production constraints to support execution decisions and value engineering
• Research and track merchandising trends, materials, and retail innovations
• Support vendor relationship management, including coordination, performance tracking, bidding support, and negotiating assistance
• Partner with VM Director on sourcing, vendor onboarding, and compliance with internal procurement processes
• Track budgets, estimates, and invoices to support cost control and on-budget execution
• Partner with Retail Sales to ensure merchandising meets retailer specifications and brand standards
• Own hotline tracking with the field team, managing and fast-tracking in-store needs, issues, and escalations to resolution
• Coordinate with Field and vendors to troubleshoot in-store execution challenges
• Support post-launch analysis and assist in compiling insights to inform future merchandising initiatives

To Be Successful

• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and time management skills
• Adept at juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced, creative environment
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity while maintaining structure and momentum
• Thrives in a hybrid work setting and values in-person team collaboration

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 4+ years of experience in visual merchandising, retail project management, or related roles
• Beauty industry experience required; specialty retail experience preferred
• International beauty experience preferred
• Experience supporting planogramming and in-store visual execution for both permanent and temporary displays
• Working knowledge of retail production processes, materials, fixtures, and POS
• Experience collaborating with vendors, including prototype reviews and production feedback
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and urgent in-store needs in a fast-paced environment
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills…