Visual Merchandising Planner - Clearance Stores

Bed, Bath N' Table; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading homewares retailer in Australia seeks a passionate Visual Merchandising Planner for their Clearance Stores. The role involves developing visual merchandising strategies and training teams to uphold brand standards. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, a qualification in Visual Merchandising or Interior Design, and proficiency in Photoshop and similar tools. Join a supportive team in a dynamic work environment with competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Great product discount

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Visual Merchandising or equivalent.
• Dedication to delivering exceptional aesthetic results.
• Attention to detail and excellent communication both written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop & plan National Visual Merchandising Guidelines.
• Research product features and trends for merchandising solutions.
• Train and support regional VMs & store teams.
• Attend weekly management sales meetings to analyze product performance.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Creative Thinking

Education

Qualification in Visual Merchandising or Interior Design

Tools

Photoshop

InDesign

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Visual Merchandising Planner - Clearance Stores

Bed Bath N’ Table is a true Australian owned business success story, operating since 1976 with over 180 stores across Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.

We are seeking a passionate individual to join our Visual Merchandising team as a Clearance Visual Merchandising Planner in a part-time capacity, 4 days per week, based at our Head Office in Hawthorn.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering innovative and well-planned VM strategies for all our stores, partnering with the National VM Coordinator, State & Regional Manager/s to ensure all stores are set correctly and trained in all aspects of Visual Merchandising.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop & plan National Visual Merchandising (VM) Guidelines and merchandising presentation updates
• Develop product presentation standards
• Plan, research & develop merchandising ideas & strategies to achieve sales budgets
• Regularly meet with buyers & product planners to discuss seasonal looks, product information, expectations, and deliveries
• Research product features and benefits to deliver merchandising solutions to maximize sales
• Research new interior trends
• Plan merchandising changes in accordance with promotions & events
• Work closely with the regional VMs to ensure guidelines and merchandising updates are actioned & maintain high standards
• Assemble and print merchandising weekly merchandising update documents to communicate merchandising direction & standards to all stores
• Attend weekly management sales meetings to analyze the performance of products
• Regularly visit stores to review product presentation & other retail competitors
• Ensure stores and/or departments align with marketing editorial calendar to drive appropriate marketing messages to the customer
• Maintain a strong understanding of available tools and apply effective approaches to tasks and initiatives
• Support regional teams on all aspects of visual merchandising related to allocated departments
• Review department sales to develop supporting signage & liaise with product planners to ensure the signage supports the promotions
• Train, coach, and support regional VMs & store teams to achieve goals and become brand ambassadors that uphold critical standards
• Proactively collaborate with regional teams to ensure visual merchandising goals are being achieved, including scheduling walk-throughs to communicate store observations, issues/opportunities, and provide a strategy for improvement

The Perfect Profile

We are looking for a candidate with a passion for Visual Merchandising, excellent communication skills, and the ability to liaise at all levels and across all departments.

The ideal candidate will have a qualification in Visual Merchandising and/or Interior Design, a genuine interest in homewares, and a high level of proficiency in Photoshop/Indesign or similar and with Microsoft Office Suite.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Visual Merchandising or equivalent
• Dedication to delivering exceptional aesthetic results with an awareness and interest in consumer trends
• Attention to detail and excellent communication both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills in order to balance conflicting priorities
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to problem-solve and display solution-focused thinking
• Resourceful, creative, and driven

Why apply?

At Bed Bath N’ Table, we offer a competitive remuneration package, great product discount, a growing, positive, and challenging work environment, and an opportunity to make a real impact in the ongoing success and direction of the business.