Visual Merchandising Coordinator (38 hours) - Edinburgh

New Balance; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Retail Bonus Scheme

Great development opportunities

Generous staff discount

Inclusive working environments across

Job summary

New Balance is seeking a Visual Merchandiser to support the Visual Merchandising Lead in flagship store stores. You will ensure new products are displayed within visual guidelines and assist with product launches, merchandising and back-of-house organization.

Candidates should have visual merchandising experience, be a team player, self-motivated, creative and organized, with strong interpersonal skills and an affinity with the New Balance brand.

Qualifications

• Visual merchandising experience.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration.
• Self-motivation, creativity and organization are a must.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain a healthy team relationship.
• Affinity with NB Lifestyle and 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, travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Visual Merchanding Lead with execution of visual standards, concepts and campaigns in flagship store.
• Ensure new product is displayed on the floor within visual guidelines in a timely manner.
• Assist with key product launches, product levels, and sell through.
• Hanging/steaming/organising apparel front and back of house.
• Ensure promotional materials and signage are up to date and used as directed.
• Ensure mannequins and walls are set according to the momentum guide and refreshed as required.
• Develop product knowledge of store merchandise.
• Keep up to date with current seasonal trends.
• May participate in new store openings and maintain back of house organisation.
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Visual merchandising

Team player

Self-motivation

Creativity

Organization

Interpersonal skills

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 requested
• Maintaining 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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