Key Responsibilities: Visual Strategy  Creative VM concept development  Store merchandising/ housing and layout aligned to merch strategy  Visual impact and the land of promotional and markdown activity in store  Communication of merchandise and display directives  Optimise Customer experience through visual strategy Analyse VM impact on turnover results and make strategic changes  Development and training plan and execution for VM Team  Store design and evolution  Prop and Hardware development  New and revamp store opening plan, F&F control, layouts and full support through opening  Budget management and control  Manage healthy, productive internal customer and stakeholder relationships 

 

Qualifications and Experience: Degree – Advantageous (Retail/ Fashion) Proven working experience as a VM Manager (5 years) Related fashion retail VM Experience a must (10 - 15 years)  Proven experience in managing budgets  Proven experience in creating VM strategy  Ability to inspire, motivate and coach field teams through strong leadership  Creative flair and interest in Fashion  InDesign or CAD experience Skilled at Digital systems usage Mockshop experience an advantage

 

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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