Visual Merchandising Manager

Position Summary

Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances and enterprise solutions. From our humble beginnings to our position today as a tech leader, our passion for innovation has been the common thread throughout our history. We’ve grown into one of THE most recognized global brands. We consider ourselves “relentless pioneers” that push boundaries and defy barriers. The company pushes beyond the limits of today’s technology to provide groundbreaking connected experiences across its large portfolio of products and services, including mobile devices, home appliances, home entertainment, 5G networks, and digital displays. As EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Corporate Commitment Partner, SEA is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment through its eco-conscious products, practices, and operations.

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Role and Responsibilities

The Visual Merchandising Manager creates and executes the comprehensive product merchandising strategy within the Samsung Experience Stores. This role supports the overall look and feel of Samsung, driving the customer experience throughout the store and implementing category-relevant reset activities. Partnering closely with Retail Operations, the Visual Merchandising Manager ensures Retail’s priorities align with the global Visual Merchandising strategy.

You will collaborate with Corporate Merchandising, Marketing, Design, Operations, Technology, Service, Finance, HR, Field, Account and Strategy teams at both Global and North American levels to bring merchandising and services to life in our stores that elevate the Consumer Experience.

You will partner closely with the cross-functional teams to ensure our merchandising comes to life in the retail environment. In addition, you will drive the annual business planning processes, influencing technology and strategy roadmaps and investment planning in support of current and long-term business plans.

You will work directly with corporate teams both locally and globally to help set the strategy and measure the execution of Samsung’s success.

Skills and Qualifications

• Drive Visual Merchandising strategy across Samsung product and third-party categories, balancing brand identity and maximizing sales

• Create and implement planograms that support sales, profitability and accuracy in product range to space allocation, and continually innovate to support the needs and growth of the business

• Partner with locally based and field teams to incorporate global considerations and customer feedback into merchandising strategy

• Action accurate inventory and assortment mapping on the store level in partnership with Retail Fulfillment and Operations teams

• Must be comfortable communicating at all levels - strategy on a regular basis to leadership, and able to provide communication tools to field organization for successful execution in stores

• Create efficiencies with existing processes, improving implementation in stores, and innovating Merchandising

• Develop and brief immersive demo strategies in partnership with Retail Operations, Retail Technology, Marketing, and Product Merchandising

• Manage packaging guidelines, merchandising resets in stores, and conduct regular store visits.

Key Qualifications

• Strong aesthetic, visual design, and presentation skills

• Analytical and informed decision maker with ability to generate measurable business impact

• Cross-functional agility, and ability to independently lead and meet objectives in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment

• Process-oriented, with ability to flex from high-level strategy to fine attention to detail

• Ability to foster teamwork and align objectives across diverse groups

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent degree and 6+ years of Merchandising or Retail Management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Business, Marketing, or related degree

• Experience using planogram and space management tools in corporate environment

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Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 6 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 6 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more.  In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance

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