In-Store VM Specialist

 

Department: Retail Operations 

Direct Reporting Line: Retail Store Manager 

Subsidiary/country: Sandton Halo, Johannesburg, South Africa 

 

 

PURPOSE & IMPACT ON ORGANIZATION: 

Contribute to meeting or exceeding store sales and profit targets by:  Ensuring the efficient and effective implementation of the global visual merchandising direction in assigned store. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

Communication: 

Cascade information given by Market VM manager to SM and Store staff through Training and meetings.  Participate in team meetings and team huddle to understand needs, delivery of stock and Sales and retail KPI analysis in order to drive sales through VM  Give feedback to the RBO on Stores’ needs after discussing with SM. 

 

Merchandising Display:  

Ensure store complies with Global standards and guidelines to provide a pleasant shopping experience to all consumers  Ensure all windows are presented to a high standards including mannequins dressing and positioning, lighting direction, cleanliness, steaming and price communication  In charge of creating clear Shop –In-Shop’s to emphasize category presentation  Ensure correct use and positioning of In-Store Communication Tools  Dress in-store mannequins and place props correctly  Apply and maintain Retail Standards  Daily audit using adidas VM compliance Checklist  Monthly submission on VM Compliance Tool including taking and uploading pictures into the system  Update weekly the Space Management Tool floor plan and fixture allocation based on product presentation movement. Weekly analysis of Space Management Results with SM and draft common action plan  Night shift: campaign change   (Lead in-store VM team by example, organize their work time and tasks) 

 

In-store VM Training: 

Train co-workers on: 

Global Visual Merchandising standards and guidelines, including folding techniques, different hanger types, size order and size curve, steaming and merchandise presentation standards as well as the use of size cubes and size stickers  “Getting to know your stores” and wall configuration - Train the Trainer  Enhancing consumer journey 

 

VM Reporting: 

Keep up to date on competitor analysis as well as current and upcoming fashion trends across the store location area. Communicate information to Market VM Manager  Identify and communicate store needs fixtures/ ISC to Market VM Manager  Other duties as requested by SM/Market VM Manager 

 

Equipment control: 

Returns and correctly stores unused equipment including fixtures, mannequins, props & graphic frames  Manage fixtures with care to avoid damages  Is familiar with health and safety issues 

 

Customer service and operations tasks (part time VM Champion): 

Execute the Brand Customer Service standards to meet or exceed customers’ expectations  Be a Brand Ambassador, consistently exhibiting the Brand Attitude and Values  Use Seasonal Brand and product knowledge effectively during sales interactions  Communicate product features and benefits and unique selling points clearly to address customers’ needs and strengthen their connection to the Brand  Minimize loss in both, the stockroom and the sales floor  Perform all store operations in a safe, effective and efficient manner  Collaborate productively and respectfully with team members  Complete all applicable training programs and effectively apply the learning on the job  Seek coaching and learning opportunities to continually improve your performance 

 

 KEY RELATIONSHIPS: 

Consumers  Peers / Supervisor 

 

KNOWLEDGE, CAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE: 

Interest in fashion & sports desirable  English-skills beneficial  Organized and detailed oriented  Is able to follow directives  Good numeracy, literacy, verbal and written communication skills  Self - motivated  Work as a team  Effective problem-solving abilities  A good eye for style, coordination and attention to detail 

 

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

High school education  Fluent in local language – verbal and written  ARP level  1 year of visual merchandising experience is preferred