Visual Merchandiser (Birmingham)

SELFRIDGES; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Visual Merchandiser to enhance the shopping experience through innovative design and effective product presentation. In this role, you will collaborate with various teams to create visually appealing displays that attract customers and drive sales. Your creativity and understanding of retail trends will be key in maintaining high standards and staying ahead of competitors. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for visual merchandising, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Creative with a background in Art, passionate about design and visual displays.
• Experienced in retail operations and visual merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Perform floor walks and maintain recovery standards before store opening.
• Implement themed installations and work closely with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Retail Operations Experience

Product Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Education

Background in Art

Job description

Visual Merchandiser (Birmingham)

Job Introduction

As a Visual Merchandiser you will:

1. Perform floor walks each morning to check and maintain basic recovery standards and ensure actions are completed prior to store opening.
2. Consider both internal and external customers in all activities, including department layout, merchandising, and product presentation, including styling and setting, while establishing standards and benchmarks against competitors.
3. Be proactively involved in implementing themed installations within your departments, working within a close-knit cross-functional team.
4. Work closely with key contacts in Buying & Merchandising and Retail Operations to agree on brand adjacencies and product layouts to maximize sales potential, and build understanding of standards and maintenance.
5. Regularly perform comparative 'shops' of new and inspirational places to stay informed about competition, trends, and key brands.
6. Have weekly updates with the Stock Control team, ensuring stock is returned, booked in, and communicated as needed.
7. Maintain all vinyl signage and branding, including ordering, installation, and delivering consistent standards.
8. Comply with Health & Safety standards, policies, and procedures, demonstrating good standards regarding tools, equipment, and environment.

A bit about you

• You are creative, with a background in Art as an advantage, passionate about design and visual displays, understanding their importance in retail.
• You are experienced, able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, with retail operations experience and exposure to VM through placements.
• You are well-informed, developing excellent product knowledge by following trends and monitoring competitors' activities.
• You are a great communicator, working with your team to deliver results and collaborating cross-functionally.
• You are service and experience-focused, translating creative understanding into practical solutions and displays to enhance customer experience.
• You are organized and proactive, able to prioritize tasks and plan for key events and launches, such as sales.
• You embody our values as a trusted and respected colleague.

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