Cluster Visual Merchandising - Upper North (Third Party)

PUMA Sports India Pvt Ltd.; Ludhiana; Hybrid; INR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA is seeking an experienced Visual Merchandiser in Ludhiana, India. You will enhance the visual representation of Puma stores, refresh displays, and lead VM initiatives across EBOs, partners, SIS and LFR formats.

You will train store teams, coordinate seasonal VM changes, manage fixtures and fixtures, and report outputs to the regional team, ensuring brand standards are consistently upheld.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in visual merchandising and store visuals.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Fashion Communication / Fashion / Accessories / Textile Design.
• Demonstrable visual design skills with a retail merchandising portfolio.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint & Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator and other visual design tools.

Responsibilities

• Enhance visual representation of Puma stores and update look and feel.
• Foster VM creativity through trainings, competitions and store audits.
• Plan, order, and coordinate VM supplies for seasonal changes across stores.
• Train store teams on merchandising standards and fixture usage.
• Maintain vendor base for branded supply elements and report weekly/monthly to Head Office.

Skills

Visual Merchandiser

Retail merchandising

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Photoshop

Illustrator

Education

Fashion Communication / Fashion / Accessories / Textile Design degree

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

MS PowerPoint

Job description

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 to let our individual talent and experience shine.

YOUR MISSION

Reports to: Regional Visual Merchandiser North

Position Summary:

To ensure enhancement of visual representation of each Puma store by continuously updating the look and feel of the space. Fostering VM creativity to front end team through VM trainings, Competitions & Store Audits Alpha execution of Resec which includes Campaigns, Seasonal visual change overs and Key story roll outs Responsible for all formats of stores- EBOs, Partner, SIS & LFR A planned journey for the responsible set of stores (beat plan) to be adhered and shared month on month 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 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:

Net Sales Stock Cover Maintaining Vendor Base

Organizational Relationships:

Internal: Visual Merchandising Team , Sales Ops Team, Merchandising Team and Project Team External: Execution partners for hangers, Execution partners for mannequins, Execution partners for branded supplies and Execution partners for print media

YOUR TALENT Eligibility Criteria And Functional Competencies Required:

5+ years of experience Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Fashion Communication / Fashion /Accessories/ Textile Design 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 Excelling Photography skill Creative and innovative thinker Acing Number game- analyzing and tracking of the executions done A proficient communicator.

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. At PUMA, we are in constant pursuit of faster. That extends beyond our support of the fastest athletes in the world. We also work to be fast in how we adapt to and connect with the constantly changing world around us. Through innovative design, iconic footwear and apparel, and authentic partnerships, we aim to always push what’s next in both sport and culture. PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.