Visual Merchandiser - London, United Kingdom - New Balance

New Balance

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world.

We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged.

We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

At New Balance, We Got Now.

JOB MISSION:

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Visual

Responsible for the organization and execution of visual standards and expectations
Participates in visual walk through on bestselling product & store KPI's with VM Coordinator & Flagship Management team
Responsible for all floor set initiatives and ensuring that visual deadlines are met, adhering to Global Standards and Monthly Guidelines
Ensures new product is placed on the floor within visual guidelines in a timely manner
Drives key product launches, product levels and sell through
Communicates with VM Coordinator around key product launch dates, product levels and sell through
Support in completing monthly visual updates, including window installs and instore changes
Ensures mannequins and walls are set according to the momentum guide and refresh as needed
Responsible for promotion setup and breakdown
Responsible for ensuring all promotional materials, marketing signage, product signage and graphics are up to date and applied
Ensures the full store is set according to the global guideline and refreshed as and when needed

Leadership

Assists in training of visual standards and expectations
Actively coaches and develops, providing constant productive feedback to associates
Supports the store management in achieving store metrics including sales, units per transaction, and conversion among other metrics

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent retail/visual merchandising experience preferred
Flagship visual merchandising experience required
Experience in using and interpreting retail KPIs'
Selfmotivation, creativity, and organization are crucial in this role
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain business relationships
Embraces NB Lifestyle and has an affinity with the New Balance Brand
Strong retail business acumen
Ability to take a supervising role with projects is critical
Able to work early hours to complete initiatives before store opening
Flexible work schedule includes weekends and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

If you have not already done so, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.