Visual Merchandising Project Manager

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Kforce has a client that is seeking a Visual Merchandising Project Manager in Redmond, WA.

Summary

This is a Visual Merchandising Project Manager role focused on execution and project management. The position is highly operational, with a significant amount of work conducted in Excel. The team is responsible for the end-to-end execution of in-store merchandising initiatives.
The primary responsibility is managing the overall project cycle with a focus on the production of the visual merchandising materials process. Responsibilities will include maintaining Smartsheet project plans, managing & tracking schedules & deliverables, partnering with Suppliers & managing the production of visual merchandising assets, and ensuring shipping, warehousing, and archiving of materials.

Key Tasks

• Develop and maintain production schedules and project plan; Lead weekly meetings to provide project status
• Monitoring and reporting progress towards production schedules to hold owners accountable
• Managing and coordinating POP & display creative assets, shipping schedules, store lists, kitting materials, etc.
• Routing creative files from agency to production suppliers and managing Company leader approvals
• Complete time-in-motion testing in-stores
• Collecting and compiling feedback to route back to production suppliers
• Managing and monitoring back-stock POP inventory levels at fulfilment warehouse
• Managing POP and display field requests of missing or damaged materials by retail account
• Developing in-store installation instructions for use by field labor to execution visual merchandising program
• Maintain the visual merchandising asset archive of all complete programs
• Opening and managing all POs and accruals per project
• Managing spend to stay within budget
• Providing and communicating updated budget reports

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years of Retail Visual Merchandising project management experience
• 2+ years of Multiple Retailer/Account management experience
• Experience with Windows operating system and MFST Office Suite
• Intermediate level experience in Excel
• Smartsheet experience
• Visual Merchandising asset manufacturing/production experience
• Field in-store retail experience
• Knowledge of POP asset materials
• Key skills required: Strong communication & organization; Effective time management, risk management, problem solving, & negotiation; Detailed budget management; Leadership presence

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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