Instore Visual Merchandiser Sports Retail

Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport food and health sectors. Its vision is to inspire people to win in ways that make the world better. Today GMGs investments span across four key verticals: GMG Sports GMG Food GMG Health and GMG Consumer Goods. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family it has become a leading global company affiliated with the worlds most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East North Africa and Asia GMG has introduced more than 120 brands into its markets.

About the role:

Responsible for managing the Visual Merchandising of the store to deliver effective and commercial visual standards including store layouts and window displays thereby contributing to the achievement of the brand sales targets.

Core Responsibilities:

Implementation and Execution of mannequin styling according to VP directives and current trends to show innovation detailing and style
Execution of new seasonal VP directives and guidelines ability to effectively interpret guidelines to store requirements and implement seasonal updates effectively efficiently and in line with the vision
Wall and table Visual displays to show innovation and creativity in line with visual concepts
Product knowledge on key investments best sellers and seasonal keys looks
POP and Mannequin management including base identification understanding storage returns requests and care pre-and post-campaigns
Implement all Visual processes and procedures to deliver best practices across all stores in the area of responsibility
Support with BOH management to help service sales floor POP management/ wardrobe imagery/ benefit sign management
Making VM decisions on business acumen/ performance of bestsellers/ departments
Contribute to photo reports and work with AVMs to create presentation reports and keep visual records of all VM updates and campaigns

Support Marketing initiatives:

Review delivery of visual activities against schedules
Management and implementation of seasonal marketing updates including wardrobe images and benefit signs
Provide line manager and local suppliers (where relevant) with feedback on the quality/content of the visual material Manage marketing cart VM costs and props
Execute campaigns/events etc. with and work alongside agencies to ensure best practice and correct implementation of campaigns using experience and knowledge

Self-Management:

Defines performance goals at the start of the year in discussion with the reporting manager and ensures that the goals are achieved

Qualifications / Skills:

High School/ Diploma
A minimum of 1 to 3 years of relevant experience
Product/brand knowledge
Interpersonal skills
Customer service orientation
Creativity