Country Road - Visual Merchandiser - Miranda - NSW

Country Road Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous product allowance

40% staff discount

18 weeks paid parental leave

Career opportunities across CRG brands

Annual learning calendar

Job summary

Country Road Group is seeking a Visual Merchandiser to drive a world-class retail experience across departments, aligning with brand values and customer profiles. You will work with the Store Manager and VM team to execute the brand vision while maintaining high standards of visual merchandising and profitability.

The role emphasizes leadership in merchandising, in-store styling, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a comparable VM role both in-store and apparel based divisions.
• Ability to manage budgets and rosters with a commercial focus.
• Strong styling and presentation skills to reflect brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan floor moves with store/department managers to maximise sale opportunities while maintaining brand standards.
• Balance commercial and visual needs when implementing merchandising or displays.
• Provide training and development support to store teams on VM and brand standards.

Skills

VM experience

Store merchandising

Leadership

Customer service

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 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.