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Cole Haan became an independently owned company again in 2013 and is growing rapidly in the US and abroad. We have earned a unique leadership position in the marketplace as a pioneer of goods that are as functional and versatile as they are crafted—most notably through our ZerøGrand and GrandSeries products. We are reinventing the world of modern footwear, handbags and accessories for consumers who seek style, versatility, and innovative comfortable function in their products.
The company's worldwide headquarters is in Greenland, NH, with offices in New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong, London, Amsterdam, Dubai and sourcing offices in Asia. Cole Haan is sold in more than 500 retail stores globally, digital platforms around the world and within our department store and specialty retail partners.
We seek hard-working team members who are entrepreneurial-minded, solutions-oriented who accept and own accountability, model integrity, value individuality and diversity, encourage teamwork and inspire creativity.
TITLE: Associate Manager, Visual Merchandising – DTC (Retail Stores)
JOB MISSION:
The Associate Manager, Visual Merchandising will report into the Senior Manager, Visual Merchandising – DTC and is based out of our New York City office location. This role is responsible for supporting the management of the customer journey through visual merchandising across Cole Haan's Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) retail stores, with a direct reporting line to the Sr. Manager of Visual Merchandising – DTC. It ensures that seasonal product stories, brand initiatives, and merchandising strategies are executed consistently and effectively to elevate the in-store customer experience and drive sales.
The role at times may work closely with Buying, Planning, Marketing, and Store Operations to align messaging and maintain high brand standards across the fleet. It also supports field teams by providing training, tools, and clear visual direction approved by the Sr. Manager of Visual Merchandising – DTC.
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Visual Merchandising and Product Presentation - DTC
- Partners with Sr. Manager Visual Merchandising – DTC to create industry leading storytelling and innovative design solutions in partnership with Design Leadership and Brand Marketing.
- Research creative trends in both competitive and parallel markets and applies that knowledge to the development of forward-thinking design solutions for the Cole Haan brand.
- Anticipate and resolve creative challenges independently when needed.
- Contributes to the development and implementation of monthly floor sets, window displays, and promotional directives, with a focus on the full-price inline retail channel
- Partner with store teams and District Managers to ensure executional excellence and support store performance
- Regularly review store performance and visual execution, providing actionable feedback based on layout and business needs
- Contributes to the coordination and support of new store openings, remodels, and fixture installations—both in person and virtually—in partnership with cross-functional teams
- Contributes to the delivery of seasonal training and visual tools to store teams to ensure brand consistency and in-store excellence
- Manage the sourcing and distribution of props, signage, and other visual elements in partnership with Visual Operations
- Act as a brand ambassador, maintaining deep knowledge of store layouts, merchandising principles, and visual best practices
- Support and oversee key markets through in-person and virtual visits to provide training and elevate visual standards
- Collaborate with the broader Visual Merchandising team to support in-office and external initiatives as needed
- Vendor and Project Support: Assist in managing vendor partnerships to ensure the timely execution of visual merchandising projects, including:
- Supporting seasonal window installations (props, printed materials)
- Coordinating shipping, logistics, and deliveries for stores
- Helping with procurement of kit of parts, fixtures, furniture, bust forms, and visual elements for existing and new stores
- Supporting showroom installations across North America and with licensing partners
- System and Budget co-management: Assisting in managing databases such as global store lists, visual merchandising budgets, kit of parts and fixtures, and evergreen prop lists
- Assist in tracking the Visual Merchandising Department's budget, including:
- Supporting the processing of invoices and reconciling purchases
- Helping manages vendor onboarding and Project Approval Forms (PAFs)
- Assisting in tracking spending and ensuring budget adherence
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of visual merchandising experience in fashion, footwear, or retail
- Strong hands-on experience in in-store merchandising, with field and/or corporate exposure
- Strong ability to multi-task, work under tight deadlines, and manage time efficiently to meet the needs of our partners and consumers
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Management experience required; can be from either a corporate or retail environment
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop), Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace
- Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills
- Ability to travel domestically and support physical installations as needed
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred
Base Salary/Hourly Range: From $80,000 to $100,000 annually*
Bonus Eligibility: Yes, eligible for annual target bonus based on company and individual performance
Benefits Offered: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Care, Health Savings Accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Parental Leave, Holidays and Cole Haan Discounts
- Rate of pay dependent upon candidates' relevant skills and experience
This position is not available to be performed in Colorado.
Cole Haan became an independently owned company again in 2013 and is growing rapidly in the US and abroad. We have earned a unique leadership position in the marketplace as a pioneer of goods that are as functional and versatile as they are crafted—most notably through our ZerøGrand and GrandSeries products. We are reinventing the world of modern footwear, handbags and accessories for consumers who seek style, versatility, and innovative comfortable function in their products.
The company's worldwide headquarters is in Greenland, NH, with offices in New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong, London, Amsterdam, Dubai and sourcing offices in Asia. Cole Haan is sold in more than 500 retail stores globally, digital platforms around the world and within our department store and specialty retail partners.
We seek hard-working team members who are entrepreneurial-minded, solutions-oriented who accept and own accountability, model integrity, value individuality and diversity, encourage teamwork and inspire creativity.
TITLE: Associate Manager, Visual Merchandising – DTC (Retail Stores)
JOB MISSION:
The Associate Manager, Visual Merchandising will report into the Senior Manager, Visual Merchandising – DTC and is based out of our New York City office location. This role is responsible for supporting the management of the customer journey through visual merchandising across Cole Haan's Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) retail stores, with a direct reporting line to the Sr. Manager of Visual Merchandising – DTC. It ensures that seasonal product stories, brand initiatives, and merchandising strategies are executed consistently and effectively to elevate the in-store customer experience and drive sales.
The role at times may work closely with Buying, Planning, Marketing, and Store Operations to align messaging and maintain high brand standards across the fleet. It also supports field teams by providing training, tools, and clear visual direction approved by the Sr. Manager of Visual Merchandising – DTC.
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Visual Merchandising and Product Presentation - DTC
- Partners with Sr. Manager Visual Merchandising – DTC to create industry leading storytelling and innovative design solutions in partnership with Design Leadership and Brand Marketing.
- Research creative trends in both competitive and parallel markets and applies that knowledge to the development of forward-thinking design solutions for the Cole Haan brand.
- Anticipate and resolve creative challenges independently when needed.
- Contributes to the development and implementation of monthly floor sets, window displays, and promotional directives, with a focus on the full-price inline retail channel
- Partner with store teams and District Managers to ensure executional excellence and support store performance
- Regularly review store performance and visual execution, providing actionable feedback based on layout and business needs
- Contributes to the coordination and support of new store openings, remodels, and fixture installations—both in person and virtually—in partnership with cross-functional teams
- Contributes to the delivery of seasonal training and visual tools to store teams to ensure brand consistency and in-store excellence
- Manage the sourcing and distribution of props, signage, and other visual elements in partnership with Visual Operations
- Act as a brand ambassador, maintaining deep knowledge of store layouts, merchandising principles, and visual best practices
- Support and oversee key markets through in-person and virtual visits to provide training and elevate visual standards
- Collaborate with the broader Visual Merchandising team to support in-office and external initiatives as needed
- Vendor and Project Support: Assist in managing vendor partnerships to ensure the timely execution of visual merchandising projects, including:
- Supporting seasonal window installations (props, printed materials)
- Coordinating shipping, logistics, and deliveries for stores
- Helping with procurement of kit of parts, fixtures, furniture, bust forms, and visual elements for existing and new stores
- Supporting showroom installations across North America and with licensing partners
- System and Budget co-management: Assisting in managing databases such as global store lists, visual merchandising budgets, kit of parts and fixtures, and evergreen prop lists
- Assist in tracking the Visual Merchandising Department's budget, including:
- Supporting the processing of invoices and reconciling purchases
- Helping manages vendor onboarding and Project Approval Forms (PAFs)
- Assisting in tracking spending and ensuring budget adherence
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of visual merchandising experience in fashion, footwear, or retail
- Strong hands-on experience in in-store merchandising, with field and/or corporate exposure
- Strong ability to multi-task, work under tight deadlines, and manage time efficiently to meet the needs of our partners and consumers
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Management experience required; can be from either a corporate or retail environment
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop), Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace
- Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills
- Ability to travel domestically and support physical installations as needed
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred
Base Salary/Hourly Range: From $80,000 to $100,000 annually*
Bonus Eligibility: Yes, eligible for annual target bonus based on company and individual performance
Benefits Offered: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Care, Health Savings Accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Parental Leave, Holidays and Cole Haan Discounts
- Rate of pay dependent upon candidates' relevant skills and experience
This position is not available to be performed in Colorado.
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Who's Hiring
- Channel Partners94
- Macy's78
- Winston Retail46
- CROSSMARK38
- Staples35
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in retail merchandising manager jobs.
- Three to five years of retail merchandising or category management experience
- Proficiency in space management software such as JDA or Blue Yonder
- Experience building and executing planograms at store or chain level
- Strong analytical skills with working knowledge of sales and inventory data
- Ability to manage vendor relationships and negotiate product placement
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred
Tips for Your Retail Merchandising Manager Job Search
Quantify your planogram and sell-through results
Hiring managers want numbers, not duties. Replace phrases like 'managed product placement' with specific outcomes: sell-through improvement, SKU count managed, or shrink reduction achieved after a reset. Concrete results make your resume stand out against generic applicants.
List the retail systems you actually know
Many applicants omit space management software, inventory platforms, or vendor portals because they assume everyone uses them. Name the specific tools you've used, since recruiters often filter resumes by system familiarity before reading anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists retail merchandising manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by channel type before applying
Job titles vary by retail format. A 'merchandising manager' at a specialty chain owns very different responsibilities than the same title at a mass retailer. Read the posting carefully to confirm whether the role is store-level execution, field-based, or corporate before you apply.
Bring a visual portfolio to your interview
A before-and-after photo set of a reset, an end-cap build, or a seasonal transition you led communicates more than any bullet point. Interviewers in merchandising roles respond strongly to tangible evidence of execution ability and visual judgment.
Negotiate start date around seasonal calendars
Retail merchandising teams operate on strict seasonal and promotional timelines. If you receive an offer near a major reset period, you have more leverage to push your start date than in a lull period, since employers want you ready before the next cycle begins.
Retail Merchandising Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most retail merchandising managers?
The most active employers for retail merchandising managers right now are Channel Partners, Macy's, and Winston Retail, and the most openings are in Texas, Illinois, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume shifts seasonally, so checking frequently gives you the most accurate picture of where demand is highest.
How many retail merchandising manager jobs are remote?
About 39% of retail merchandising manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many other management roles because the work is closely tied to physical store execution. Corporate merchandising strategy roles and planogram development positions are the most likely to offer remote flexibility, while field and store-based roles almost always require an on-site presence.
How do you become a retail merchandising manager?
Most retail merchandising managers start in store-level roles such as visual merchandiser, department lead, or assistant manager, then build experience with planogram execution, vendor coordination, and inventory analysis. Moving into a manager role typically requires demonstrating measurable results on category performance or space productivity, then either advancing internally or applying to companies that hire from outside for field or corporate merchandising positions.
Can you get hired as a retail merchandising manager with little experience?
Some employers will hire candidates with limited direct merchandising management experience if they have strong store operations backgrounds, familiarity with space management tools, or transferable skills from buying, category analysis, or visual display work. Targeting smaller regional retailers or specialty chains tends to be more productive early on, since they often accept candidates who can grow into the scope of the role rather than requiring a fully built resume.
What does the retail merchandising manager interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter or HR screen focused on background and availability, followed by a panel interview with a district manager or category director covering past execution results and analytical thinking. Many employers include a practical component, such as reviewing a sample planogram, walking through a mock reset scenario, or presenting a category performance analysis, before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to retail merchandising manager jobs?
You can find and apply to retail merchandising manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience level and the retail channel you work in, then apply directly to each listing that matches your background.
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