Visual Merchandising Manager

Frasers Group; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail group is seeking a Visual Merchandising Manager in Subang Jaya, Malaysia. This role involves planning and executing visual merchandising strategies for various sports brands, supervising staff, and maximizing store profitability through effective merchandising practices. The ideal candidate will have a degree in arts or design, at least 5 years' experience in visual merchandising, and strong communication skills in both English and Malay. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the retail environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Visual Merchandising personnel.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English & Malay.
• Teamwork-oriented with good problem solving and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create and execute VM strategy for multiple sports brands.
• Supervise intermediate and junior VM staff.
• Ensure stores maximize turnover and profit through effective visual merchandising.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree/Diploma in Arts or Design

Tools

Power Point

Excel

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Sports Direct is part of Frasers Group, a leading UK-based retail group with a portfolio of internationally recognised brands in sports, lifestyle, and fashion.

Sports Direct Malaysia iscurrently looking for Visual Merchandising Managerto join our growing team.

Sports Direct Malaysia currently operates a total of 40 retail stores domestically and manages a proprietary SportsDirect.com e-commerce site for domestic and regional fulfillment. Sports Direct Malaysia offers over 70 of the leading authentic global sports brands, offering the widest variety of choice and value. The company employs over 1000 staff with a view to expanding rapidly across Asia in the coming years.

We have developed a new generation of stores as part of our multi channel elevation strategy, to enhance the customer experience at every step of the journey. Our focus is on presenting an unrivalled range of quality products at excellent value in a modern spacious environment. The stores are uniquely zoned by key sports categories which include; SD Football, SD Running, SD Training (fitness, cross training, gym equipment, weights, boxing, yoga), SD Rackets (badminton, tennis, squash), SD Swimming (pool, beach, water sports), SD Sports (basketball, rugby, extreme games, cycling, skates & indoor games), SD Lifestyle (Men, Women & Kids) & SD Outdoor (Hiking, trekking, camping & fishing).

Job Description

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

An OPPORTUNITY like this at Frasers Group is for the FEARLESS!

The potential is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles, you will:

THINK WITHOUT LIMITS,and take the team with you!

BE RELEVANT,to our people, to partners, and to the planet!

OWN IT,and back yourself!

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