Visual Merchandising Assistant

Role Overview

• Maintain a standard guideline & process for the VM team, whilst keeping all VM documentation/files up to date and user-friendly to support cross functionally to drive efficiencies
• General team admin
• raise PO’s, budget tracking, prop and stock management
• Be responsible for permanent VM in-store ensuring it is always correct and to the expected standard, delivering regular updates throughout the year (approx. every 4 weeks). Teams are to follow the VM guidelines for updates that you will set and maintain
• Deliver campaign VM elements that update frequently in store. Elements will vary from till units and hotspots to graphics, screens and could include larger scale projects such as window schemes
• Imagine creative solutions for the team to help problem solve and drive effectiveness
• Build campaign guidelines for stores to follow, and ensure high standards are maintained
• Conduct range reviews and data analysis, partnering with the commercial team and marketing to inform VM ensuring we are optimising VM for maximum productivity
• Supplier management across a range of projects, working closely with them to deliver projects on time, within budget and to highest quality
• Own the VM guidelines, across permanent and campaign VM ensuring they are always up to date, informative and user-friendly
• Be the VM expert and champion by passing on knowledge to teams, sharing information and VM training sessions with store teams to encourage best practice and improve VM standards
• Conduct regular store visits to be aware of our retail landscape, suggest improvements, and keep open store communication to build good relationships with teams in-store
• Support new store openings by delivering all VM elements required for launch, working closely with Store Design and Retail Ops teams
• Brief artwork for all graphics and display units taking Global VM guidelines and adapting for EU North requirements across both our Self Select and Department Stores

Requirements

• Sufficient VM experience
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Office, and Outlook
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Strong attention to detail, communication and organisation skills
• Able to prioritise effectively and manage multiple tasks
• Experience working with retailers
• Confident working with suppliers
• Willingness to travel
• The VM Assistant will be nimble minded, excited at the prospect of working in a fast paced, unpredictable and creative environment
• Flexibility will be a key attribute and they will approach ambiguity with a proactive and positive attitude
• The VM Assistant will also relish a challenge
• whether it be executing something on a tight deadline or heading up a project

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with an additional day to celebrate your birthday
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers throughout their parenting and caring journey
• Financial security and planning with our pension and life assurance for all
• Wellnes and social benefits including Medicash, Employee Assist Programs and regular social connects with colleagues
• Bring your fury friend to work with you on our allocated dog friendly days and spaces
• And not to forget our generous product discount and gifting!