As a Brand Visual Manager, your primary role is to craft & implement brand-relevant Visual Merchandising (VM) strategies & supporting processes across the Totalsports business. Your responsibilities extend to overseeing Point of Sale (POS) development, providing training, & issuing clear instructions to ensure seamless execution of quarterly & monthly store updates, including tactical offers.
Responsibilities:
- VM Strategy Development:
- Lead the development of comprehensive VM strategies aligning with the brand's vision & goals.
- Ensure the integration of these strategies into the overall business objectives.
- POS Briefing & Training:
- Effectively communicate POS requirements, providing detailed briefs to relevant teams.
- Conduct training sessions to empower teams for successful execution.
- Store Updates & Tactical Offers:
- Lead the planning & execution of quarterly & monthly store updates, incorporating tactical offers.
- Ensure timely delivery of instructions & materials to support promotional launches.
- Window Display Management:
- Manage window priorities in alignment with product strategy & brand objectives.
- Develop compelling window displays that captivate & communicate brand narratives effectively.
- Consistent In-Store Execution:
- Drive a consistent in-store execution of the brand, adhering to the merchandising strategy.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain brand integrity across all stores.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Marketing Degree/3 Year Diploma.
- Degree in visual merchandising, fashion merchandising, exhibition design, visual communications or similar is advantageous.
- Proven experience in Visual Merchandising within the retail industry.
- 6-10 years’ experience in a similar role with a proven track record of success & performance.
- Experience in new store design.
Skills:
- Strong understanding of brand strategy & its integration into visual presentation.
- Exceptional communication skills to effectively liaise with teams & convey VM strategies.
- Detail-oriented with a keen eye for design & aesthetics.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment & meet tight deadlines.
- Budget management skills.
- Strong people management skills.
- Creative & innovative thinker.
- Ability to analyse sales merchandising reports & trends.
Behaviours:
- Forms, develops and leads a group of individuals toward the achievement of a common team objective.
- Applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives.
- Conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner.
- Creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success.
- Understands and applies financial concepts and principles to make informed financial decisions.
- Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems.
- Understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people.
- Thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation.
Join our team & play a pivotal role in elevating the brand's visual identity across our stores.
Be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking environment where your creativity & strategic vision contribute to our brand's success.
Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
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