Manager, Site Merchandising - job 1 of 2

As the Manager of Site Merchandising at Harper Group, your key responsibilities will include coordinating visual merchandising strategies for our retail partners, ensuring the effective execution of planograms, managing the setup and teardown of displays during trade shows, and collaborating with the Show Operations team. You will also play a crucial role in interpreting client needs and marketing products in a way that drives sales.

The ideal candidate for the Manager, Site Merchandising position at Harper Group should possess experience in visual merchandising, specifically in the gift and home industry. Strong organizational skills, the ability to read planograms, and experience working in fast-paced environments are essential. A portfolio showcasing your visual merchandising work would also be highly advantageous.

Harper Group provides a supportive and dynamic environment for the Manager, Site Merchandising role. We promote flexibility in scheduling and a drug-free workplace. Our culture emphasizes integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to understanding and meeting client needs, making it a great place for creative professionals to thrive.

At Harper Group, trade show events are a crucial aspect of the Manager, Site Merchandising role. You will collaborate with our Showroom Coordinator to install fixtures based on provided planograms and visual merchandising standards, and you'll assist in unpacking and staging products effectively. Your ability to perform under pressure during these peak times is essential to our success.

The salary range for the Manager, Site Merchandising position at Harper Group varies between $50 to $56.25 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. This competitive compensation reflects our commitment to attracting top talent in the industry.

When answering this question, outline your past roles that involved visual merchandising, emphasizing any experience in gift and home products. Share specific examples of how your merchandising strategies positively impacted sales and detail the skills you utilized to execute successful displays.

To effectively answer this question, highlight your understanding of planograms and the importance of following them accurately. Discuss your methodical approach to analyzing the layout and share an instance where you successfully implemented a planogram in your previous roles.

For this question, provide a specific example of a challenging trade show setup, including the obstacles faced and how you responded. Discuss the steps you took to ensure everything was executed on time and met the client’s expectations.

Discuss the organizational tools and techniques that you use, such as checklists, timelines, and communication strategies. Provide examples demonstrating how these tools have helped you manage multiple tasks effectively while ensuring high standards of quality.

Answer this by outlining the safety protocols you follow in the workplace, especially during heavy physical tasks like lifting and arranging displays. Share a story where following safety measures proved beneficial to you or your team.

Explain how you track metrics and performance indicators, such as sales figures, customer feedback, and engagement levels. Provide specifics about how you’ve adjusted your strategies based on these insights.

Mention specific tools or software you’ve used for project management, design layouts, and collaboration. Explain how these tools helped enhance your workflow and ensure timely execution of merchandising tasks.

Illustrate the importance of teamwork in visual merchandising by discussing the collaboration between different departments and team members. Share an experience where teamwork led to a successful merchandising outcome.

Discuss your methods for staying current with visual merchandising trends, such as following industry leaders, attending workshops, and analyzing competitor strategies. Mention a trend you’ve recently incorporated into your work that had a positive result.

Convey your enthusiasm for the position by discussing Harper Group’s reputation, your alignment with its values, and how your skills fit well with the company’s mission. Highlight specific elements of the company culture that resonate with you.