Cluster Visual Merchandising - MP & CG (Third Party)

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Indore District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA is seeking a seasoned Visual Merchandiser to elevate the look and feel of assigned stores and ensure brand guidelines are consistently upheld.

The role involves training store teams, coordinating VM campaigns, and conducting store audits to drive sales and strengthen brand image across all formats.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of visual merchandising experience in retail.
• Portfolio showcasing retail design and execution.
• Strong knowledge of brand guidelines.
• Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Excellent communication and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the visual representation of stores by updating the look and feel.
• Maintain RESEC campaigns, zoning and key initiative roll-outs.
• Elevate the shopping experience through store visits and audits.
• Foster VM creativity through training, competitions and store audits.
• Share a monthly beat plan covering all formats of stores.
• Drive innovation for lighthouse stores.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Creative Thinking

Brand Guidelines

Communication

Photography

MS Office

Portfolio

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Fashion Communication, Fashion, Accessories or Textile Design

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

The role is responsible for enhancing the visual representation of assigned stores by continuously updating their look and feel, maintaining RESEC campaigns, zoning and key initiative roll-outs, and fostering visual merchandising creativity through training, competitions and store audits. It reports to the Senior Regional Visual Merchandiser (West and East) and works closely with internal teams including Visual Merchandising, Sales Operations, Projects and Merchandising, as well as external vendors such as hangers, mannequin and print media vendors. The position aims to elevate the shopping experience, strengthen brand image and drive sales across all store formats, including lighthouse stores. Performance is measured through net sales, stock cover, budget efficiency and consistent upliftment of store look and feel.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance the visual representation of stores by continuously updating the look and feel of the store.
• Maintain RESEC campaigns, zoning and key initiative roll-outs across all store formats.
• Elevate the shopping experience and customer readiness of stores through store visits and audits.
• Foster VM creativity at the front end through VM training, competitions and store audits, guiding store teams to understand brand guidelines.
• Share a monthly beat plan covering all formats of stores.
• Drive innovation and creativity for lighthouse stores.
• Provide support to store teams to ensure brand and visual merchandising standards are understood and consistently upheld.
• Plan, order and coordinate VM supplies for seasonal and monthly changes for the assigned set of stores.
• Train store management and support teams on merchandising standards, proper fixture utilisation and techniques.
• Organise and send weekly/monthly reports to head office, implement feedback, and maintain a vendor base for branded supply elements.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fashion Communication, Fashion, Accessories or Textile Design.
• Work experience as a Visual Merchandiser, including design and execution.
• Demonstrable visual design skills with a strong retail merchandising portfolio.
• Proficiency in Microsoft presentation, Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator and other visual design tools.
• Well versed with best practices of VM in the global industry.
• Excellent photography skills.
• Creative and innovative thinker.
• Acing the number game: analysing and tracking the executions done.
• Proficient communicator.

About the Company

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide. PUMA states that it provides equal opportunities for all job applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability, and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination.