Senior Manager, Visual Merchandising

Tecovas was founded with the simple goal of making the world's best western boots, apparel and leather goods - and selling them at a fair price. We are a brand revolutionizing a category and welcoming first-time boot buyers and western enthusiasts alike.

Tecovas is looking for a Sr. Visual Merchandising Manager reporting to the Sr. Director, Visual Experience. This role supports the overall customer experience of the Tecovas brand through product placement, in-store furniture, fixtures, artwork, and storytelling, which are pivotal components to the success of new initiatives as Tecovas scales the brand. With two direct reports, you will support monthly VM directives, standards, VM training, and specifically focus on our flagship locations. Cross-functional collaboration with the internal Product and Marketing teams as well as external vendors is a key component to this role. Your contributions will help drive excellence in visual merchandising, elevate the customer experience and make a business impact to all Tecovas retail locations.

This role is required to be based in Austin, TX. Candidates must either be currently located in or willing to relocate to Austin, TX.

What you'll do:

Scale the Brand:

• Working with the Sr. Director on schedule of travel for 13 new store openings in 2025 with 40% travel annually
• Manage and adhere to individual store budgets for Fixtures, Furniture and Equipment (FFE) for all retail stores
• Own the procurement of fixtures, furniture and equipment (FFE), props, artwork for new retail stores
• Streamline ordering process to a minimal amount of items for NSO working directly with Operations and our vendors
•  Lead the creation and execution of floor plans and visual set up for new store openings in partnership with Sr. Director Visual Experience
• Partner with Sr. Director on any Wholesale projects and VM Standards for accounts

Training:

• Lead Sr. VM Coordinator - Directives/Training for all Assistant Store Manager | Visual Merchandising positions in stores with monthly calls and in field training seminars
• Lead Sr. VM Coordinator - Flagship, to support our growing flagship stores in Austin, San Antonio, Dallas and New York City
• Partner with the Field Leadership Team to mentor, train, and develop the Assistant Store Manager | Visual Merchandising position

Visual Merchandising:

• Create, evolve and maintain visual merchandising standards and guidelines in our stores and the Dallas Mart Showroom
• Own and coordinate the production of floorset directives and seasonal signage
• Own and coordinate procurement of all holiday in store decor
• Communicate visual changes to the field appropriately for timely and seamless execution 
• Building team spirit by creating strong morale, acting as if real success is the success of the whole team
• Stimulates creative thinking in self and others

Experience we're looking for:

• At least 6 years of visual merchandising experience with multi-door and omni-channel brands
• Proven leadership and communication skills within a corporate work environment
• Strong comprehension of display production, visual merchandising standards and monthly floor set processes
• Experience with short-term and long-term training in relation to visual merchandising responsibilities across the field
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency level in the following areas: Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite

What you bring to the table:

• You are flexible, quick-thinking and are able to work within a fast-paced work environment.
• You possess excellent presentation and communication skills and are able to effectively relay strategies.
• You thrive in a cross-functional and collaborative work environment and have the ability to develop and manage relationships with team members.

Full Time Benefits & Perks: 

• We offer insurance plans that pay 79-90% of your health premium coverage and 100% of your dental & vision insurance coverage for your family/dependents
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible PTO policy
• Corporate wellness program
• Competitive salary
• Eligibility to participate in Corporate Bonus Program
• Generous employee discounts!

About Us:

Tecovas was born out of a love for cowboy boots, their time-honored craftsmanship, rich materials that last, and traditional styling that always looks good. Each pair of Tecovas boots is crafted by hand in over 200 steps. It's not the easiest or cheapest method, but we're committed to classic construction techniques that stand the test of time. With 40 retail stores (and counting) across the country, we're bringing western goods into new frontiers and aim to be the most welcoming brand in western. We're certainly growing- and hiring passionate, humble, positive, and talented people determined to help us continue to grow!

Important note: We strive to hire values-aligned people because we believe it takes each and all of us to be successful, and lead with grit, speed and a clear vision of where we're headed. In a remote setting, interviewing at Tecovas may include phone interviews, virtual "on-site" interviews, and on-the-job mock cases. We are committed to run a thorough process for candidates with whom we identify a potential match, and we will do our best to follow-up with each and every applicant! If you're on the fence, just give it a try! 

Hiring process and disclaimer: Should you receive an offer from us after going through the interview process, a background check will be conducted prior to onboarding. The results of a background check are evaluated as part of the hiring process, but this does not mean that you will not be considered for the job based upon the results. We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage everyone to apply!