Assistant Visual Merchandise Manager (09 months)

Core Purpose of the Job:

To identify and execute visual merchandising opportunities for sports brands, ensuring strategic alignment and consistent visual standards across all stores.To develop visual merchandise strategies, manage budgets, and train store staff to enhance brand presence and customer experience.

Areas of Responsibility:

1.   Visual Merchandising Strategy:

Identify and capitalize on visual merchandising opportunities to enhance the presence of sports brands.Provide strategic direction for visual merchandising in stores to align with brand objectives.

2.   Visual Standards and Layout:

Develop and implement a structured approach to maintain consistent visual standards across all stores.Design and manage display points, floor layouts, window designs, and internal displays for promotional events.

3.   Event Planning and Execution:

Design, plan, and execute in-store events to boost brand visibility and engagement.Coordinate event logistics and collaborate with relevant teams to ensure successful execution.

4.   Budget Management:

Manage budgets related to fixtures, signage, and visual merchandising materials to ensure effective financial use.Monitor and control spending on visual merchandising initiatives.

5.   Training and Development:

Provide training to store personnel on visual merchandising techniques and standards.Ensure staff are equipped with the skills needed to maintain visual merchandising standards.

6.   Marketing Collateral:

Prepare and implement point-of-sale materials and branding collateral for marketing promotion campaigns.Ensure that all materials align with brand guidelines and enhance customer experience.

7.   Supplier and Brand Liaison:

Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery of visual merchandising materials.Liaise with brand principals to ensure adherence to display standards and guidelines.

8.   Center of Excellence (COE):

Implement and train staff on COE initiatives to ensure best practices are applied across all locations.

9.   Cross-Department Coordination:

Interface with Merchandising, Operations, and Marketing departments to ensure cohesive execution of visual merchandising strategies.Collaborate with these teams to address and resolve merchandising issues.

Person's Specification:

Opportunity for conversion to a permanent position after completing a short-term contractBachelor’s degree preferably in Design or Architecture.4-7 years of proven experience in visual merchandising or related roles within a retail environment.Expertise in visual merchandising, budget management, and event planning.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.Experience in working with cross-functional teams and managing supplier relationships.Proficiency in English