Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the training and development of in-store visual merchandisers in seasonal concepts as well as ongoing development of our brand image.   Assist in preparation and execution of store training. This could include store visits, workshops in key stores or markets and trunk shows   Empower field based executors of both our department’s seasonal concepts and ongoing presentation standards to train and develop their own teams.   Understand; communicate trends in terms of merchandising, visual display, and display styles   Execute and monitor merchandise solutions, in line with the visual merchandising strategic objectives   Appropriately interpreting visual display guidelines as determined by the company   Build constructive relationships with the marketing and operations field departments   Identify opportunities and communicate solutions to maximize product performance through visual presentation to the regional manager and visual merchandise manager   Implementing adequate control systems relating to visual standards   Planning and prioritizing area activities (scheduling, sales and promotions)   Monitoring and controlling the regional budgetary expenditure allocated   Manage the visual elements and ensure world class visual merchandise standards   Ensure the controlling and c-ordination of the distribution of all window and in-store visual equipment   Training and developing the field and store employees to achieve the required visual standard  

 

Qualifications and Experience:

Degree – Advantageous (Retail/ Fashion)  Proven working experience as a Field VM   Related fashion retail VM Experience a must (8 - 10 years)  Proven experience in managing budgets  Proven experience in creating VM strategy  Creative flair and interest in Fashion

 

Skills:  

Branding and Positioning Content Marketing Integrated Marketing Communications Marketing Metrics Media and Public Relations Digital Advertising Digital Analytics Digital Ecosystem Management Marketing Digital Literacy

 

Behaviours:  

Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives   Understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes Quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets

 

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act

 

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