Visual Merchandising Manager

YETI•Austin, TX

About The Position

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™. The Visual Merchandising Manager is a strategic and creative leader responsible for developing and executing visual merchandising strategies that elevate the customer experience and reflect YETI’s brand identity across all retail locations. This role plays a critical part in driving sales, enhancing brand storytelling, and ensuring consistent execution through scalable processes, training, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in visual merchandising, marketing, fashion, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Minimum 5 years of experience in visual merchandising within a retail environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) and Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with rendering software/tools is a plus.
Strong understanding of retail operations, visual presentation techniques, and how visual displays influence customer behavior and sales.
Strategic thinker with a creative mindset and storytelling expertise.
Impeccable attention to detail and ability to develop innovative merchandising strategies.
Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and training/facilitation skills.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Self-motivated, agile, proactive, and solution-oriented with a strong sense of urgency.
Adaptable and resilient with a positive, can-do attitude.
Ability to travel up to 40% based on business needs and store openings.
Capable of lifting and moving heavy objects and fixtures as needed.

Responsibilities

Adapt and implement visual merchandising (VM) standards, seasonal strategies, and scalable processes that align with brand identity and customer behavior.
Deliver training programs, visual merchandising guides, and seasonal directives to ensure consistent execution and foster a culture of creativity and innovation.
Coach, develop and mentor store/field teams on visual standards, fixturing, storytelling techniques, and best practices for product placement and displays.
Execute visually compelling displays that highlight key products, enhance discoverability, and support storytelling across all retail locations.
Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, retail operations, brand experience, merchandising, and planning/allocations teams to support product launches, seasonal campaigns, and promotional events.
Analyze sales data and customer insights to evaluate the impact of VM initiatives and present key metrics and recommendations to senior leadership.
Facilitate VM training and set-up for new store openings, seasonal floor resets, and product launches, including fixture planning, product mapping, and display execution.
Conduct regular store visits to assess VM standards, provide guidance, and gather feedback on customer preferences, product performance, and display effectiveness.
Manage fixture inventory and coordinate with vendors and suppliers to source and maintain visual merchandising materials, signage, and props.
Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with store and regional managers to ensure adequate stock for effective visual displays.
Stay current on industry trends, competitor strategies, and emerging retail design techniques to continuously evolve YETI’s visual merchandising approach.