Visual Merchandising Coordinator (30 hours) - Wembley

New Balance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Staff discount

Development opportunities

Flexible uniform package

Job summary

New Balance is seeking a Visual Merchandising Associate for our Flagship Store. You will assist in executing visual standards, updating displays, and supporting product launches to drive in-store engagement and sales.

The role requires a passion for fashion, strong organization, and the ability to work early hours, weekends, and holidays as needed to ensure initiatives are in place before store opening.

Qualifications

• Visual Merchandising experience.
• Team player with collaborative mindset.
• Self-motivation, creativity and strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and affinity with the New Balance brand.

Responsibilities

• Support Visual Merchandising Lead in executing visual standards, concepts and campaigns in Flagship Store.
• Ensure new product is displayed on floor within visual guidelines.
• Assist with key product launches, stock levels and sell-through.
• Hang/steam/organise apparel front and back of house.
• Keep promotional materials and signage up to date as directed.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Team player

Self-motivation

Creativity

Organization

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.

New Balance is more than just a sportswear brand – we are a family. We want people to join our team who can develop with us as we continue our journey as a growing brand. Our retail stores are looking for associates who can engage, excite, educate and entertain our consumers from the moment they walk through the door. We need your passion and the desire to be a true brand ambassador as well as your genuine love for visual merchandising.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for providing assistance to the Visual Merchanding Lead for the execution of visual standards, concepts and campaigns in Flagship Store
• Ensures new product is placed on the floor within visual guidelines in a timely manner
• Assists with key product launches, product levels, and sell through
• Hanging/steaming/organising apparel both front and back of house
• Ensuring all promotional materials, marketing signage, product signage and graphics, etc. are up to date and utilised as directed
• Ensures mannequins and walls are set according to the momentum guide and refreshed as required
• Develop product knowledge of store merchandise
• Keeping up to date with current seasonal trends
• May participate in new store openings as requestedMaintaining back of house organisation
• Perform other duties as required

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Visual Merchandising experience
• Team player
• Self-motivation, creativity, and organization are a must in this role.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain a healthy team relationship
• 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
• Depending on the location, may require some travel

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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