Burnside Visual Merchandising Manager

• Manages, coaches, and mentors the VMS team, providing training, support, and in-the-moment feedback to drive excellence in execution.
• Oversees day-to-day VMS workflow, assigning projects and setting priorities according to the needs of the business.
• Ensures that all floor and visual displays are implemented effectively, aligning with corporate standards and seasonal initiatives.
• Collaborates with store management and leadership to direct workflow and adjust priorities based on store needs and customer engagement.
• Updates daily schedule as needed.
• Works closely with the Store Manager, Sales and Marketing Department on project-specific calendars, signage, promotions, and projects, ensuring timely execution and implementation.
• Oversees photography of work done by VMS team to capture all FOS and new display sets, archiving images to document merchandising strategies and execution.
• Ensures the customer-first mindset is embedded in all merchandising initiatives, optimizing displays to enhance the shopping experience.
• Partners with Store Manager, Sales and Buying Teams to provide feedback on display effectiveness, ensuring that merchandising efforts support sales and inventory flow.
• Monitors sales performance related to merchandising efforts, analyzing data and sharing insights with key stakeholders to refine strategies.
• Acts as a liaison between the VMS team and corporate leadership, ensuring smooth execution of company-wide initiatives.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and recommends solutions to enhance merchandising efficiency and execution.
• Demonstrates leadership in implementing new systems and procedures to elevate merchandising execution and store presentation.
• Instructs and directs employees in contributing to display work.
• Supports and demonstrates a culture of passionate bookselling including active engagement with customers, handselling, merchandising, and making recommendations via staff picks, shelf talkers, etc.
• Holds staff accountable to Powell’s Customer Service and Merchandising Guidelines.
• Leads, trains, and mentors teams.
• Effectively prioritizes multiple projects and seasonal transitions.
• Initiates and follows through with in-the-moment and problem-solving conversations, performance management and progressive discipline as needed.
• Conducts performance evaluations.
• Performs Manager on Duty functions including, but not limited to, supervision of all sales floor activity; resolution of the full spectrum of customer service calls; coordinates coverage; represents the company to customers, vendors, and media; opens and closes the building; takes responsibility in emergencies; responds to safety and security issues and facilities problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Pay: $23.08 per hour, or more, depending on experience.
• Generous healthcare plan (medical, vision, and dental)
• 401(k) savings plan
• Education benefit
• Childcare subsidy
• Substantial employee discount that is also available to your significant other, children, parents, and siblings
• Book borrowing privileges

and Qualifications

• 3+ years demonstrated experience in visual merchandising and/or display coordination preferred.
• Experience supervising, leading, and training employees (retail management and/or bookstore management preferred) or demonstrated leadership skills at Powell’s.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to make important decisions independently.
• Proficiency in retail operations, inventory management, and merchandising software/tools.
• Strong analytical and proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret sales data and merchandising performance metrics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated conflict management and resolution skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork, team building, and interpersonal skills.
• Superior initiative, follow-through, and accountability, ensuring high standards in execution.
• Absolute ability to maintain confidential information.
• Love of books and reading.
• Physical Requirements – V.

• Please include a cover letter with a brief description of relevant skills and experience and the reason why you’re interested in the position.
• Closing Date: Sunday, September 6th, 2026

• Schedule: The regular schedule is to be determined, but will include weekends, and have opening shifts starting as early as 6am.
• Position Title: Burnside Visual Merchandising Manager
• Location: Burnside
• Group: X5-B
• Date: 8/2026