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WHOOP is seeking a Visual Merchandising Manager Lead to support the design, development, and implementation of our retail fixture and in-store presentation strategy globally. This person will play a key role in bringing WHOOP’s retail vision to life by partnering closely with internal teams, retailers, and external vendors to help deliver world-class physical brand experiences. They will ensure our visual presence is cohesive, premium, and aligned with WHOOP’s evolving brand strategy, supporting the execution of retail initiatives that reflect WHOOP’s commitment to excellence.
*This role is remote and open to candidates based in the UK, Ireland, or Germany, with travel required as needed.*
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contribute to the design and development of global fixtures, supporting projects from concept through execution across retail environments—including new store formats, pop-ups, and retailer installationsPartner with retailers, manufacturers, and WHOOP’s internal creative team to ensure a consistent, premium in-store presentationCollaborate with omnichannel and retail leads to shape merchandising strategies that address local customer needs while maintaining brand integrityParticipate in creating scalable, modular toolkits and guidelines to enable regional and global rollout of retail programsManage project timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships, including negotiating rates and overseeing day-to-day communication with fabrication partners to ensure high-quality execution and on-time delivery.Play a key role in project management—tracking milestones, troubleshooting challenges, and maintaining alignment between internal stakeholders and external partnersAssist in establishing global standards for visual merchandising across all regions and retail footprints
QUALIFICATIONS:
7+ years of experience in visual merchandising, retail fixture development, or in-store experience design, preferably with a premium or consumer tech brandProven track record managing fixture design and rollout across multiple geographies and retail formatsStrong collaboration skills with both creative teams and business stakeholdersExperience managing external vendors and manufacturing partnersExcellent project management and organizational skills with a high attention to detailDeep understanding of retail environments and how physical presence influences brand perceptionComfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with shifting prioritiesStrong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions.
Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.
WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility. 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.
