Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation: This role is responsible for enhancing the Consumer experience and journey within key adidas doors; Own Retail and Wholesale partners. Utilising Global VM standards cascaded down from VM Execution Manager, and VMD's from VM Planning Manager. The individual needs to display their creative flair to land key messages according to the marketing calendars, and ensure that their attention to detail is in-line with those expected by a Global Brand. Key relationships are required so this individual requires good interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities: Support the Visual Merchandising Manager to implement the EM South visual merchandising standards and directives in all store concepts and formats within the specified region/area.Ensure all stores within specified region/area comply with EM South standards and directives and provide a leading shopping experience for all customers.Identify and communicate local store needs and best practices to the Visual Merchandising Manager, working in collaboration with retail store team, Operations Manager, DM's and Sales team for the area/country.Conduct store visits in line with the store visit plan with additional visits for identified focus stores.Take VM decisions fact based using tools such as Space Management, Category report, Sales analysis to drive commercial focus. Analyse store Net Sales / KPIs development on a regular basis to support appropriate business decisions.Train Store/Floor Managers and specified store team members within specified region/area on the Europe Visual Merchandising standards, directives and guidelines.Keep up-to-date on what competitors are doing and provide feedback to Visual Merchandising Manager on any current and upcoming fashion trends across the Market. Implement locally applicable tactical solutions to competitor actions as advised by the Visual Merchandising Manager.Drive macro (layout changes) and micro merchandising actions to enhance consumer flow and experience.Work within set budget controls.Collation of seasonal/promotional Point Of Sale collateral numbers and communication to Visual Merchandising Manager.Drive impactful key campaign launches: ensure all windows are displayed in line with specified marketing calendar/campaigns and comply with window directives. Ensure these are presented to a high standard, including window decals, graphics and mannequins.Other duties as requested by your manager.Key Relationships: EM South visual merchandising teamWholesale CustomersStore Managers and their Store teamsVM CHAMP (own retail)District Managers & Senior Operations ManagerSales team including Wholesale Sell out team (Store coaches and AM Sell out) and WHS Sell in team.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Creative Eye and Creative FlairGood numeracy, literacy, verbal and written communication skillsStructured and OrganisedHigh Attention to DetailGeographical mobilityDriving licenseRequisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: Secondary education or equivalent professional experienceMinimum of 3 years of VM experienceAT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.
COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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