Senior Visual Merchandiser, Kurt Geiger, Selfridges - 12 month FTC

Kurt Geiger; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in footwear and accessories seeks a passionate Visual Merchandising Manager to lead their team in creating captivating in-store displays. You will play a crucial role in maximizing sales through effective visual strategies while maintaining brand integrity. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire a talented team and drive creativity in a vibrant retail environment. If you have a genuine love for fashion and possess strong leadership skills, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic company that values diversity and creativity.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Pension and life assurance

Enviable discounts

RetailTrust support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Visual Merchandising management.
• Strong interpersonal skills for team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead Visual Merchandising direction for the store.
• Recruit and manage a high-performing team.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Team Management

Communication Skills

Creative Background

Commercial Awareness

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

Kurt Geiger | About Us

We are an inclusive, creative footwear and accessories brand powered by kindness. We want to empower our talent to be confident and true to themselves, the London way. London is our home, our heartbeat, and we draw inspiration from the energy and spirit of the city; its diversity and creativity. For over fifty years our team of in-house shoe and accessory designers have been creating authentic, distinctive designs from our London headquarters. The rainbow is our signature. It represents the good energy and love we have for our community and the many ways we collectively express our individual style.

We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness | For Freedom | For Unity | Against Racism

THE ROLE

To support the maximisation of sales for each department through managing and leading the Visual Merchandising direction for the store.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the Visual Merchandising direction for the store in line with the different brand expectations.
• Build relationships with host store and key support functions to ensure symmetry across all displays in store.
• Cost effectively source props and visual aids to create “theatre” in our departments.
• Ensure brand integrity is maintained at all times with use of graphics and equipment.
• Work with the management team to decide on layout, implementation of merchandising guidelines.
• Implement and maintain a Visual Merchandising planning programme to ensure key trends and key times of the year are planned for in advance.
• Conduct weekly floor walks to maintain standards and brand identity, consistency of fixture placement and brand signage.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are regularly maintained on displays and fixtures.
• Liaise with head office visual teams on VM layout, implementation of merchandising guidelines and feedback new ideas.
• Maintain strong verbal and written communication skills.

PEOPLE

• Be fully accountable for the recruitment, training and management of an excellent team.
• Develop and Lead a high performing team of Visual Merchandisers through training, seasonal reviews and Performance management.
• Lead by example and ensure your team maintain standards and brand identity, consistency of fixture placement and brand signage.
• Demonstrate and maintain a high level of interpersonal skills in order to get the very best out of your team.
• Ensure your team adhere to the Company business dress code policy, leading by example.
• Support and develop your team to ensure succession internally.

KEY SKILLS

• Understanding of seasonal key trends and brand cultures to ensure brands are displayed with the correct adjacencies.
• Ability to motivate and inspire others
• Strong negotiation skills (when justifying aesthetic and commerciality)
• Ability to manage upwards and network amongst seniors.
• Genuine love of fashion
• Creative background and coaching experience.
• Strong Commercial awareness
• Previous experience managing a budget
• Good communication skills
• Good organisation and planning skills
• Currently working as a VM Manager or background in a senior office-based VM role
• Experience obtained from a fast-paced fashion or footwear Retailer

• Competitive basic salary
• Pension and life assurance
• Enviable discounts
• RetailTrust support
• So much more!

Our Stores

The first Kurt Geiger store opened on London Bond street in 1963. Today, our brand has global appeal and is distributed in hundreds of cities around the world. We operate over 70 stand-alone stores nationwide, including our new flagship store on London Oxford street, and in over 400 stores globally. Beyond stand-alone stores and retail pop ups, our retail partners include some of the world’s most famous department stores.

We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness | For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism