Cluster Visual Merchandising - MP & CG (Third Party)

PUMA Gruppe; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA is seeking a seasoned Cluster Visual Merchandising professional to elevate the store atmosphere and ensure brand consistency across multiple formats. The role focuses on updating visual presentation, executing campaigns, and driving a superior shopper experience through strong VM leadership.

You will train store teams on merchandising standards, coordinate VM supplies, and monitor KPI-driven improvements. A strong portfolio and proficiency in design tools are required to succeed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in visual merchandising or related field.
• Experience in design and execution of VM concepts across stores.
• Demonstrable visual design skills with a strong retail merchandising portfolio.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator and other visual design tools.
• Knowledge of global VM best practices and ability to train others.
• Creative and innovative thinker with strong analytical abilities to track executions.

Responsibilities

• 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/monthly changes across stores.
• Train Store Management and Support teams on merchandising standards and fixture utilization.
• Organize and send weekly/monthly reports to Head Office and implement feedback.
• Maintain vendor base for branded supply elements for the region.
• Foster VM creativity through trainings, competitions and store audits.
• Support key initiatives rollouts across all store formats.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Retail merchandising portfolio

Creative thinking

Analytical skills

Team coordination

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Cluster Visual Merchandising - MP & CG (Third Party)

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine.

Reports to: Senior Regional Visual Merchandiser (West and East)

Position Summary :

To ensure enhancement of visual representation of the store by continuously updating the look and feel of the store.

Maintaining RESEC Campaigns, Zoning and Key initiative roll-out

Elevated shopping experience and customer readiness of stores focus on store visits and audit

Fostering VM creativity at stores - Focus on VM training to guide store team to understand brand guidelines and help create an attractive, engaging store environment. Enhancing brand image, improve customer experience and drive sales

Responsible for sharing monthly beat plan covering all formats of stores

Innovation and creativity for the lighthouse stores.

Key Objectives

• Provide support to store teams to ensure brand and visual merchandising standards are understood and consistently upheld.
• Plan, order and coordinate for VM supplies for seasonal / monthly changes for the set of stores.
• Train Store Management and Support teams on merchandising standards, proper fixture utilization and techniques.
• Organizing and sending weekly/monthly reports to the Head Office and implementing feedback.
• Maintaining a vendor base for various branded supply elements for the region.
• Fostering VM creativity to front end through VM trainings, Competitions & Store Audits.
• Supporting Key initiatives roll outs by covering all store formats.

Key Performance Indicators

• Stock Cover
• Constant upliftment of look & feel of stores.

Organizational relationships

• Internal: Visual Merchandising Team, Sales Ops Team, Projects team and Merchandising Team
• External: Hangers Vendors, Mannequin Vendors and Print media vendors.

Eligibility Criteria And Functional Competencies Required

• 5+ years of experience.
• Work experience as a Visual Merchandiser including design/ 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 Global industry.
• Creative and innovative thinker.
• Acing Number game- analyzing and tracking of the executions done.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

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.

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