Manager, Retail Visual Merchandising, Champs
Foot Locker
- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Salary
- $78k – $90k/yr
About this role
Overview
Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression. As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next. Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve. Come change the game with us. Apply today! The Manager, Retail Visual Merchandising, plays a critical role in shaping the in‑store experience. This role is responsible for developing and delivering compelling visual merchandising strategies that bring product stories to life, elevate brand standards, and drive commercial performance. Acting as a key partner to cross‑functional teams, this manager translates seasonal priorities, product moments, and marketing initiatives into clear, executable in‑store directives that store teams can confidently implement at scale. With a strong balance of creativity, operational discipline, and collaboration, the role ensures visual merchandising execution is consistent, impactful, and aligned with both brand vision and business objectives. This hybrid position will be located at our Corporate Office in St. Petersburg, Florida. Expectations for hybrid in-office schedule is three days a week; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. STP 570 Carillon Pkwy St. Petersburg, FL 33716 Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. At this time, Foot Locker will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization).
Responsibilities
VM Gameplan directives that elevate product presentation and can be easily executed by field teams. Partners closely with stakeholders to develop merchandising briefs designed to amplify key commercial seasons and product moments. Develop and build VM directives in accordance with the marketing cadence, product priorities, and relevant merchandising standards/fixtures. Inform and influence fixture and signage requirements which amplify storytelling, drive sell-through, and contribute to the overall look and feel of our stores. Support stakeholders to deliver Capital and NON-Capital Store Plan activity (incl. store openings, closings, and remodels) and other events/projects (e.g., ASW and local marketing programs). Bespoke Merchandising & Storytelling directives that amplify key product moments and can be easily executable by store teams. Partners closely with stakeholders to build creative merchandising solutions (VM briefs) which drive energy and liquidation. Develop and build VM directives (VMDs) in accordance with the marketing cadence, product priorities, and relevant merchandising standards/fixtures. Partners cross-functionally develop vendor-supported campaigns which integrate seamlessly and elevate the core in-store experience. Inform and influence fixture and graphic requirements to amplify storytelling. VM Innovation & Standards Devise new merchandising tests to meet evolving customer expectations and divisional priorities. Continuously improve existing tools and resources for stakeholders and collaborators. Develop and maintain the VM standards playbook with a focus on UX. Distills feedback and opportunities into action which moves the discipline forward. Collaboration, Process and Workflow Oversee