Visual Merchandising Manager

Sports Direct Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major sports retail company in Malaysia is seeking a Visual Merchandising personnel to enhance brand presence in-store through effective VM strategies. The ideal candidate will supervise junior staff, coordinate with retail on merchandising guidelines, and must possess a degree in Arts or Design along with 5+ years of visual merchandising experience. Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Illustrator is required. The role demands strong communication skills in English and Malay, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Possess at least 5 years of experience as a Visual Merchandising personnel.
• Analytical, meticulous and tactful.
• Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute VM strategy for enhancing brand presence.
• Supervise intermediate and junior VM.
• Work closely with retail for product merchandising and promotions.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills (both English & Malay)

Teamwork oriented

Good problem solving skills

Attention to details

Education

Degree/Diploma in Arts or Design

Tools

Power Point

Excel

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Responsibilities

Plan, create and execute VM strategy to enhance multiple sports brands presence in-stores from a creative, commerciality, profitability perspective in line with the company's expectation and the UK direction.

Hold the lead on projects and supervise intermediate and junior VM.

Work closely with retail in guidelines execution for products merchandising, window display, brands shop-in-shop merchandising and promotion events.

Ensure stores maximize turnover, profit and sell through by using retail space commercially through visual merchandising and space management.

Work with buying department to develop packaging that reflects key objectives clarity to customer whilst maximizing product density per space.

Work with project department to develop timely guidelines for refit and new stores on layout/ elevation, zoning and min max capacity.

Maintain and coaching retail staff on visual merchandising execution.

Any other assignments as and when directed by your immediate superior.

Requirements

• A Degree/Diploma in Arts or Design or its equivalent.
• Possess at least 5 years of experience as a Visual Merchandising personnel.
• Good oral and written communication skills (both English & Malay).
• Teamwork oriented person, good problem solving and listening skills.
• Analytical, meticulous and tactful.
• Must have good knowledge in Power Point, Excel, Adobe Illustrator.
• Attention to details, proactive and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision and within tight datelines.