Assistant Store Director, Merchandising and Visual

Salary Range $61,666 - $77,082*

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE:

Saks OFF 5TH is a leading destination for luxury off-price fashion. In our stores across the U.S., we offer a compelling assortment of high-end designers and everyday favorites at the best prices. We lead with the customer, empower our team and drive accountability within the business. We welcome creativity and embrace individuality and think that fashion is the ultimate form of self-expression. Saks OFF 5TH is part of Exemplar Luxury Group's portfolio.

YOU WILL BE: 

As the Assistant Store Director, Merchandising & Visual Execution, you will lead the execution of corporate merchandising strategies to drive business results and deliver an elevated customer experience. You will supervise daily floor operations, coach associates in real time, and ensure product knowledge and service standards are consistently upheld. By leveraging business insights and performance data, you will make strategic decisions that optimize visual execution, prioritize key initiatives, and ensure alignment across the team. Your leadership will ensure timely, accurate implementation of all visual and promotional directives while fostering a high-performance culture.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Supervise the floor to observe service, coach in the moment, and celebrate wins

• Model service excellence by reinforcing company programs and ensuring high-touch customer
  interactions

• Understand and drive KPIs by analyzing performance data to inform daily decisions and improve
  outcomes

• Ensure team expertise on product and trends

• Apply data insights to optimize daily operations and improve team performance

• Lead execution of compelling merchandise presentations aligned with brand and promotional
  standards

• Use storewide analytics to make strategic merchandising decisions

• Drive timely execution of corporate directives and initiatives through clear accountability

• Lead the communication and execution of corporate directives, ensuring team alignment, clarity, and timely execution

WHAT YOU WILL BRING: 

• 3+ years of leadership experience in retail, preferably in a merchandising or visual capacity

• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver exceptional customer experiences

• Strong analytical skills with experience using KPIs and business data to drive results

• Excellent communication, coaching, and floor leadership skills

• Deep understanding of visual merchandising standards and execution

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Experience interpreting and executing corporate strategies at the store level

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays

YOUR LIFE AND  CAREER AT SAKS OFF 5TH:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation 

• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate 

• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)

• An amazing employee discount

BENEFITS:

We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance). 

Thank you for your interest with Exemplar Luxury Group. We look forward to reviewing your application. 

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. 

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact [email protected].

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.