How to hire a visual merchandising manager

How to hire a visual merchandising manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step visual merchandising manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a visual merchandising manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new visual merchandising manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The visual merchandising manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A visual merchandising manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, visual merchandising managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of visual merchandising managers.

   Type of Visual Merchandising Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Visual Merchandising Manager	A Visual Merchandising Manager develops and implements effective strategies to retain brand identity. They assess consumer trends, create pricing concepts, and supervise the implementation of visual merchandising plans.	$32-66
   Team Leader	Team leaders are responsible for managing a team for a specific project or work component. They primarily guide the team members and ensure that they are still working towards the set goals... Show more	$17-60
   Co-Manager	A co-manager's role is to supervise business operations and perform administrative tasks as support to a manager. One of the primary functions of a co-manager is to delegate tasks of team members and arrange schedules... Show more	$16-57

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • POS
   • Store Operations
   • Ladders
   • Direct Reports
   • Loss Prevention
   • Excellent Interpersonal
   • Sales Floor
   • Visual Presentation
   • Store Management
   • Merchandise Flow
   • Merchandise Presentation
   • Retail Store
   • Visual Standards

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage entire inventory including receiving, store transfers, RTV's, and damages.
   • Purchase and manage apparel, footwear and accessories inventory for successful regional outdoor and lifestyle retailer.
   • Supervise the implementation of visual plan-o-grams and displays; replenish merchandise by receiving product through trucks and back stock.
   • Install POS collateral as well as new shop concepts and direct departmental floor moves to create an inviting shopping experience.
   • Act as the creative force behind client presentations (PowerPoint) for Disney, AMC, and national cable TV channels.
   • Ensure plan-o-grams are completed timely and correctly.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your visual merchandising manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A visual merchandising manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, visual merchandising managers' average salary in hawaii is 47% less than in rhode island.
   • Seniority. Entry-level visual merchandising managers 52% less than senior-level visual merchandising managers.
   • Certifications. A visual merchandising manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a visual merchandising manager's salary.

   Average visual merchandising manager salary

   $97,250yearly

   $46.75 hourly rate

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   Entry-level visual merchandising manager salary

   $67,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average visual merchandising manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Connecticut	$135,646	$65
   2	California	$121,270	$58
   3	New Jersey	$116,035	$56
   4	Massachusetts	$114,999	$55
   5	Colorado	$110,658	$53
   6	New York	$107,653	$52
   7	Mississippi	$105,809	$51
   8	Minnesota	$102,636	$49
   9	Pennsylvania	$101,922	$49
   10	Illinois	$101,347	$49
   11	Nevada	$100,319	$48
   12	Michigan	$99,495	$48
   13	Arizona	$98,741	$47
   14	South Carolina	$98,290	$47
   15	Virginia	$97,795	$47
   16	Washington	$94,563	$45
   17	Texas	$92,480	$44
   18	Oregon	$90,600	$44
   19	Kansas	$89,260	$43
   20	Georgia	$88,055	$42

   Average visual merchandising manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$144,512	$69.48	5
   2	Bain & Company	$136,549	$65.65
   3	Accenture	$125,452	$60.31
   4	Amazon	$122,394	$58.84	16
   5	VF	$119,503	$57.45	21
   6	The Walt Disney Company	$110,326	$53.04	3
   7	Pfizer	$107,301	$51.59
   8	Tory Burch	$100,789	$48.46
   9	Gap Inc.	$99,699	$47.93
   10	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$96,120	$46.21
   11	M&T Bank	$95,499	$45.91
   12	Nordstrom	$94,003	$45.19	117
   13	Ascena Retail Group	$93,674	$45.04
   14	J.P. Morgan	$93,579	$44.99
   15	Brookfield Properties	$93,498	$44.95
   16	Green Mountain Coffee Roasters	$92,996	$44.71
   17	Room & Board	$91,952	$44.21
   18	Arrow Electronics	$90,384	$43.45
   19	Williams Sonoma	$89,756	$43.15	23
   20	Pall Filter Specialists, Inc.	$86,587	$41.63

4. Writing a visual merchandising manager job description

   A good visual merchandising manager job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a visual merchandising manager job description:

   Visual merchandising manager job description example

   JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.6 trillion and operations worldwide. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small business, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com .
   
   HR Data and Analytics is a centralized global team responsible for all aspects of workforce data strategy, analytics and reporting, and governance, and includes the development of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) based solutions. We have a vision to help make individuals, teams, and businesses at JPMC among the most engaged and productive in the world. Our mission is to create workforce insights and business recommendations that help leaders make evidence-based people decisions that drive improved business outcomes, and to enhance employee experience and quality of life.
   
   As a data domain architect, you will design information architecture to enable business intelligence solutions that deliver actionable business insights and recommendations to both line managers and senior management, using such tools as Alteryx, SAP Business Objects, and Tableau. You will work directly with HR product teams to understand requirements, partner with other members of HR Data and Analytics to understand data inputs and visual presentation, partner with IT teams to build scalable data pipeline and ensure use of appropriate technology platforms.
   Key Responsibilities
   Partner with HR product leads to understand clients' needs, identify integration points, data flows and work with IT team to build data pipelines into the data lake and data warehouse Explore data sources, identify gaps, design optimal data flows and ensure timely delivery of data Review data issues, identify the root cause and ensure quick resolution. Work with reporting and dashboard teams to create effective, reliable, maintainable, and scalable reports, dashboards, and scorecards Monitor data volumes, data availability times. Plan and execute alternate solutions to ensure time availability of data Ensure conformance with all applicable controls, policies, and procedures
   Requirements
   5+ years of relevant experience Bachelor's Degree in statistics, computer science, business analytics or similar technical subject Expertise with ETL using SQL and associated tools, such as Alteryx. Knowledge of Big data processing in public cloud environments is preferred Experience with HR data and general understanding of systems - HR, Recruit, Time & Attendance, and Pay etc. Knowledge of BI tools, such as SAP Business Objects and Tableau. Practical software development experience in collaborative project settings, including rapid prototyping and disciplined software development processes Strong project management skills - track record of driving execution and delivery Strong communications skills - can concisely, clearly, and accurately share ideas Ability to operate in an agile environment, which requires flexibility in competing priorities Familiarity with AWS infrastructure is preferred
   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
   
   We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
   
   The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.
   
   As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find visual merchandising managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any visual merchandising managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level visual merchandising managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   To find visual merchandising manager candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with visual merchandising manager candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new visual merchandising manager

   Once you've decided on a perfect visual merchandising manager candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new visual merchandising manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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