Country Road - Part Time Visual Merchandiser - Macquarie

Country Road Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% discount across all Country Road集团

A$1,400 annual product allowance

18 weeks paid parental leave

Internal career opportunities

Annual learning calendar

Health & wellbeing partnerships

Job summary

Country Road Group is seeking a Visual Merchandiser in Sydney to drive a world-class retail experience by delivering high standards of visual merchandising aligned with brand values and customer profile. You will collaborate with the Store/Cluster Manager, retail team and VM support center to execute the brand vision.

You will plan floor moves, balance display needs with commercial goals, lead training, and build stakeholder relationships while maintaining a safe, engaging in-store environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a comparable VM role both In-store and apparel based divisions.
• Demonstrates a passion for fashion with a professional personal presentation.
• Strong leadership skills in delivering an exceptional customer and team experience.
• Ability to manage budgets, interpreting financial reports and generating efficient rosters.
• Experience managing the performance, productivity, training and development of a team.
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships by delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Plan floor moves with store/department managers to maximise sale opportunities while maintaining brand standards.
• Balance merchandising needs with business requirements when implementing displays.
• Support store teams with VM training and development.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and provide VM training on brand standards.
• Style mannequins in windows and focal areas per VM direction.
• Make merchandising decisions linked to business results and profitability.
• Work well in a team or autonomously and maintain a safe store environment.
• Role model Country Road Group cultural attributes to foster learning and ownership.

Skills

VM experience

Leadership skills

Customer service

Budget management

Team development

Job description

As Australia's favourite lifestyle brand, beloved around the world, Country Road deliver timeless Australian style that is designed for life and made to last.

The Visual Merchandiser is responsible for driving a world-class retail experience by delivering a high standard of visual merchandising in store, focused on commerciality, reflecting brand values, creative direction, and customer profile. This role ensures a consistent and engaging customer journey across all departments, working closely with the Store/Cluster Manager, retail team and support center visual merchandising team in executing the brand vision.

How You Will Contribute

• Plan all floor moves in conjunction with relevant store/department manager to maximise sale opportunities as well as maintaining brand standards
• Ensure that the commercial and visual needs of the business are balanced when implementing merchandising or displays
• Provide support to store teams to by assisting in their training and development needs in relation to visual merchandising.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and provide training on VM and brand standards where appropriate.
• Strong styling of mannequins in windows and focal areas and top of shelf displays are in line with VM direction at all times.
• Ensure merchandising decisions are related to business results at all times, ensuring a focus on merchandising for profit.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively both within a team and autonomously as required
• Actively maintain a safe place to work for team members and everyone who visits our store with a focus on promoting wellbeing
• Role model Country Road Group (CRG) cultural attributes, to create and consistently build a team experience that encourages learning, ownership and shared success

Capabilities We Value

• Previous experience within a comparable VM role both In-store and apparel based divisions
• A genuine desire to be part of the Country Road Group and alignment with our cultural attributes
• Demonstrates a passion for fashion with a professional personal presentation
• Strong leadership skills in delivering an exceptional customer and team experience
• Ability to manage budgets, interpreting financial reports and generating efficient rosters
• Experience managing the performance, productivity, training and development of a team
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships by delivering exceptional customer service

What We Offer

• Competitive Visual Merchandiser salary reflective of the scope of responsibilities
• An attractive roster designed to support work-life balance and sustainable leadership
• Generous annual product allowance of $1,400
• 40% discount across all Country Road Group brands
• Corporate partnerships to support your health and wellbeing
• 18 weeks paid parental leave program for eligible employees with return-to-work clothing allowance
• Access to internal career opportunities across our retail brands and Support Centre.
• Annual learning calendar and ongoing development to support your career growth

Who We Are

Country Road Group is a design-led portfolio of premium fashion brands, comprising five iconic labels: Country Road, Mimco, Trenery, Witchery and Politix. Each brand has its own story, and together they hold a market-leading position in the mid to upper tier of Australia's specialty fashion segment with a focus on delivering our ambition to build a portfolio of distinctive brands that drive sustainable growth. Country Road Group is part of Woolworths Holdings Limited (South Africa), a leading Southern Hemisphere retail group.

Country Road Group acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present.

We're committed to inclusion and accessibility. If we can support you with any adjustments at any stage, please let us know.