Visual Merchandising Lead, C&A North West Europe

Der Entrepreneurs Club e.K.; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee Discount

Mental Health Program

Learning Opportunities

Positive Working Atmosphere

Zusammenfassung

C&A in Düsseldorf is seeking a Senior Visual Merchandiser to lead the VM strategy across Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. The role includes managing ~600 stores, coaching a diverse team, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance customer experience.

With over 12 years in senior roles, applicants should have a proven track record in performance management and strong leadership skills. The position offers a hybrid work model and numerous employee benefits.

Qualifikationen

• 12+ years of experience in senior Visual Merchandising roles, ideally in fashion or retail.
• Proven experience in leading large teams and driving performance.
• Business fluent in English, with high cultural awareness.

Aufgaben

• Lead the Visual Merchandising strategy across four countries.
• Manage national VM budgets while balancing quality and impact.
• Inspire and develop teams of VM Coordinators and Managers.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Performance Management

Strategic Thinking

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Jobbeschreibung

The future looks like you

With over 1,300 stores in 17 European countries and more than 25,000 employees, C&A is one of Europe’s leading fashion retailers. Every day, C&A welcomes millions of visitors to its stores in Europe and to its online shop. C&A offers quality and long-lasting fashion at affordable prices for the many. We are building on more than 180 years of experience in the fashion industry and continuously modernize the company to become an omnichannel fashion retailer.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the Visual Merchandising strategy and execution across four countries – Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands – with responsibility for ~600 C&A stores.
• Ensure a high level of seasonal, commercial VM execution that is brand-consistent and conversion-driven across all countries and store formats.
• Inspire, coach and develop a multi-layered team of VM Coordinators, District Visual Merchandisers and Visual Managers – shaping a strong, unified execution standard across the region.
• Partner cross-functionally with Market Leads, Sales, Commercial Planning, and Marketing to bring customer-centric VM to life and drive performance across key KPIs.
• Own and manage the national VM budgets, balancing quality, efficiency and impact.
• Lead VM input in store openings and refurbishments and use them as moments to train, align and energize your teams.

What you bring

• 12+ years of experience in senior Visual Merchandising roles, ideally within fashion or retail and with multi-country or regional leadership exposure.
• A proven track record of driving performance, leading large teams, and delivering projects that balance creativity with commercial focus.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and align diverse teams across different markets.
• Strategic, analytical thinking with strong KPI and budget management capabilities.
• Clear, confident communicator who collaborates cross-functionally and builds alignment across departments.
• Business fluent in English (spoken and written), with high cultural awareness and adaptability.
• High willingness and flexibility to travel across the NWE region (approx. 40–50%).

What we offer

• The opportunity to shape how our customers experience C&A – visually and emotionally.
• Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy
• Access to a Partner Discount Scheme
• An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores
• Mental health and wellness program
• An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment
• A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture
• Hybrid working model

C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can become their best self.
We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply.
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