Visual Merchandiser (Full-Time) - Oxford Street

New Balance; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sports footwear and apparel seeks a Visual Merchandiser for its flagship store in London. The role involves executing best-in-class visual merchandising to enhance brand presentation while analyzing sales figures, ensuring timely execution of promotional activities, and coaching teams on brand aesthetics. Successful candidates will possess retail experience, analytical skills with KPIs, and flexibility in working hours.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Potential to earn more through our Retail Bonus Scheme

Great development opportunities

Inclusive working environments across all our European locations

Generous staff discount

Project involvement across our European region

Flexible uniform package

Qualifications

• Approximately 1-year experience as a visual merchandiser.
• Experience in using and interpreting retail KPIs.
• Flexible work schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the highest level of execution in visual merchandising and brand presentation.
• Ensure timely execution of promotional and commercial activities including monthly VM floorsets.
• Coach and train teams on New Balance brand aesthetic and Visual Merchandising practices.

Skills

Team-player

Visual Merchandising

Retail KPIs

Job description

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

The Visual Merchandiser plays an important role in the brand presentation of our flagship store and will ensure best in class VM and execution according to regional and global guidelines. Will directly report into and collaborate closely with Flagship Visual Merchandising Coordinator. Analyse weekly sale figures & KPI’s and initiates commercial actions to achieve commercial goals.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Uphold and deliver the highest level of execution in visual merchandising and brand presentation.
• Ensures timely execution of all promotional and commercial activities including monthly VM floorsets.

• Contribute to visual walk throughs on bestselling product & store KPI’s with Department Manager.
• Ensures new product is placed on the shop floor considering seasonal visual guidelines and in a timely manner upon receipt.
• Monitor product levels and react to sell through in partnership with Department Manager & Store Manager.
• Ensures mannequins and merchandise are set according to guidelines and refreshed as needed.
• Setup and breakdown of promotions.
• Accountability for the Marketing calendar and programming of the store on a regular basis
• Ownership over all in store POS, organization, implementation, and installation.
• Coach and train teams on New Balance brand aesthetic and Visual Merchandising practices.

• Provide insight and feedback to Store associates ensuring teams have up-to-date product knowledge and can maintain regional and global directives.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Approximately 1-year experience as a visual merchandiser
• Experience in using and interpreting retail KPIs’
• Team-player
• Embraces NB Lifestyle and has an affinity with the New Balance Brand
• Able to work early hours to execute initiatives before store opening
• Flexible work schedule includes weekends and holidays

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation
• Potential to earn more through our Retail Bonus Scheme
• Great development opportunities
• Inclusive working environments across all our European locations
• Generous staff discount
• Project involvement across our European region
• Flexible uniform package

Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

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