Visual Merchandiser- London

Polo Ralph Lauren; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a creative Visual Merchandiser to enhance customer experiences through innovative displays in Central London. This role involves implementing seasonal visual merchandising guidelines, collaborating with store teams, and training staff to maintain high visual standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for retail. Join a company that values inclusion and creativity, where your contributions can significantly impact brand representation and sales in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge in Visual Merchandising within a Retail environment.
• Strong understanding of Retail principles and Visual Merchandising techniques.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of seasonal visual merchandising guidelines.
• Create visually appealing merchandising that enhances brand DNA.
• Train store teams on merchandising principles and seasonal guidelines.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Retail Principles

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Flexibility

Education

Experience in Visual Merchandising

Training in Fashion or Design

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

We are seeking a creative field visual merchandiser for our Brand Image Coordinator vacancy – the role is situated within Central London. Please understand travel around Central London is an essential requirement for the remit – also early starts to start work at 7am are often required for the remit.

The role is to ensure the implementation of the Ralph Lauren seasonally visual merchandising guidelines, executing mannequins, interiors and window displays, that enhance/create the best customer experience, protect and promote our visual Ralph Lauren global DNA and support/drive sales within our own brought stores and/or our shop in shop (wholesale) stores.

Key Responsibilities

• Be knowledgeable with our seasonally visual guidelines – ensure they implemented within your region.
• Manage and implement seasonal updates/product pushes for each shop/ shop in shop in your region.
• Create visually appealing merchandising that enhances Ralph Lauren DNA and maximizes sales potential.
• Keep in communicate and partnering with the relevant teams with changeover dates/delivery status/capabilities of your region.
• Collaborate with store teams to maintain visual standards and merchandising.
• Train store teams on basic merchandising principles, maintenance, internal seasonal guidelines and provide seasonal training for the teams within your region.
• Create and develop all seasonal floor plans.
• Planning and implementing any new store opening, if scheduled within your region.
• Enhance sales through visual merchandising that is in line with the company’s strategy.

Reporting & Communication

• Utilise sales figures to support your visual merchandising.
• Feedback callouts and opportunities to the relevant internal departments.
• Communicate with the relevant departments/people using the Ralph Lauren Store visit report sent weekly on a Friday.
• Travel and expenses reported on time and accurately.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Proven knowledge in Visual Merchandising within a Retail environment.
• Strong understanding of Retail principles and Visual Merchandising techniques.
• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written in English.
• Strong organizational skills especially in time management.
• Attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel and also outside of their allocated region.
• Ability to work flexible hours especially early mornings.
• Ability to move merchandise and deco/props stand for extended periods – reasonable adjustments requirements will be taken in to account.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience/training in Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Design or related field.
• Experience with Luxury or Fashion retail brands.

Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Marketing and Sales
Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion