Visual Commercial

ZARA; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Training programs

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Zara USA, Inc. in Oak Brook is seeking a Visual Commercial to execute the brand’s commercial strategy while maintaining an attractive image aligned with the client.

You will study products, fashion trends and local competitors to tailor the store’s visual identity. Working with the Department Manager, you will train the team in merchandising, lead store presentation, ensure stock replenishment and safety compliance, and drive actions that improve sales while delivering an exceptional customer

Qualifications

• Experience in fashion retail merchandising and store presentation.
• Ability to analyze product performance and market trends.
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow and execute commercial strategies to enhance in-store visuals.
• Optimize store layout to maximize product visibility.
• Support replenishment and stockroom capacity.
• Analyze product performance, competition and trends to drive actions.
• Perform retail analytics to improve sales and communicate results.
• Maintain high merchandising standards and customer experience.
• Collaborate with supervisors and store teams to train staff.
• Contribute to safety compliance and store operations.
• Assist in process improvements and returns where applicable.
• Lead by example to support store teams.

Skills

Merchandising

Store presentation

Analytical

Customer service

Job description

Zara offers the latest fashion trends for all. An international brand with stores in the main cities of the world and online. Our business model is centered in our customers, constantly adapting to their needs. We love what we do. Teamwork, passion, curiosity, diversity, sustainability, creativity and humility are our daily motivation. Does it sound like you? Maybe you are a Zara person.

Purpose

As a Visual Commercial you will primarily be responsible for executing the commercial strategy while maintaining an attractive image adapted to the client. You are interested in and learn about products, fashion trends and competitors in the local retail market. You have the ability to show the brand's personality and attract the customer's vision, through analysis and merchandising. Additionally, you will be responsible for the general image of your store and adaptation of the layout according to the customer profile. Works closely with the Department Manager to identify and develop potential talent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow and execute all the commercial strategies set by the company.
• You review the news, give locations and mark store/warehouse rotations.
• You are responsible for executing the best match between the store space and the product.
• Support product replenishment and capacity in stockroom.
• Analysis of the product (shortcomings, competition and trends) to carry out the different actions and thus achieve better results.
• Commercial analysis to execute actions that improve sales (Retail, Business Map, product reports, Teams communications).
• Ensure high level customer experience by maintaining merchandising standards.
• Continuous communication and feedback with your supervisor (Section Manager) and all teams within the store (managers, experts, specialists).
• You continuously train the team in commerciality
• You assist the department to develop the store's sales team.
• You are responsible for compliance with occupational risk prevention, health and safety regulations.
• Supporting tasks throughout the store as needed for a seamless customer experience.
• Supports for approval or authorization of returns and will support transactions as needed
• Act as a leader in the store to support the team

What we offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, you will also receive 25% discount to buy the latest trends in any of our brands and a variety benefit package where you can find a wide range of discounts.

Our internal talent is our greatest asset and we are proud of offering internal promotion programs where you will find opportunities to grow, e-learning and training programs as well as social projects to get involved and contribute to a better society, and much more!

Annual compensation range:

$55,000 - $74,000 +discretionary bonus

* Zara, in good faith, believes that this posted rate of compensation is the accurate range for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.

Zara USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.