The Role
The Senior Visual Merchandiser works collaboratively with the wider VM and Management team and is responsible for leading all in store visuals whilst implementing creative solutions to support the overall sales of the store.
The Senior Visual Merchandiser will mentor and train the store team to continuously uphold Visual Merchandise standards and will support the Store Manager in maintaining an elevated level of store presentation in-line with Company Standards. You will also be responsible for developing and driving the creativity strategy for the store, aligning it to the brands commercial objectives.
You will be responsible for, but not limited to the following tasks:
1. Training and developing a junior VM team member underneath you on all creative and store standards
2. Planning and executing in-store creative concepts including windows and mannequins to drive the brand vision and deliver a world class shopping experience
3. Initiating and implementing innovative VM & creative solutions to support store functions
4. Organising and executing the set up for all promotional events/ installations for the brand and the store
5. Educating the team around maintaining visual merchandising standards
6. Communicating brand and product knowledge to the Department Managers and store-based team
7. Complete daily walkthroughs with your Store Manager to ensure visual priorities are presented to the JD standard and will attract, engage, and motivate customers to purchase
8. Supporting Store Manager to plan and manage multiple key priorities in your store from campaign launches, visual merchandising, stock management and in-store marketing
9. Inspiring, training and supporting the store-based team to drive a world class experience for the JD customers
10. Engage in housekeeping tasks to upkeep store presentation standards
What we're looking for
11. 2-3 years' experience in a similar role within a high turnover, large format fashion retailer
12. Tertiary Qualifications in Visual Merchandising (Cert IV / Diploma) is favourable
13. You love fashion and have a strong knowledge of our brands
14. Passionate about creating a great customer shopping experience
15. You have excellent time management skills and ensure that daily priorities are executed in a timely manner
16. You are confident at communicating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the business
17. You can adapt to continuously changing processes and procedures, due to JD Sports business rapid growth
What’s in it for you?
18. Attractive salary and the elusive retail roster of Monday to Friday
19. Generous staff discount which can be shared with friends and family
20. Multiple internal training programs/mentorship to support your growth, such as our JD Academy program or 1:1 personalised training
21. Access to our free Employee Assistance Program
22. Opportunities to be a part of world class store openings across AUS/NZ
23. Multiple pathways for you career including Visual Merchandising, Operations & Training etc
24. Work anniversary gifts