Manager Visual Excellence- Part Time 20h/week

Job content

• Drive high standard of Visual Merchandising by providing execution, tools, guidance and tracking to Retail Stores across Europe.
• Ensure that stores receive VM support relevant to Store- and Branded Space-formats (OR/FR/WHS) which could outperform Retail KPI and Brand Image.
• Manage rollouts of Visual Merchandising tools and concepts and lead coordination and implementation.
• Support European Store Expansion plan from a Visual Merchandising point of view-harmonizing brand strategy and commercial goals within the consumer journey.
• Monitor and improve processes for flawless VM execution.
• Promote Visual Merchandising as a P&L contributor.
  

• Partner with the relevant teams to create clear visual direction ensuring continued alignment to global VM objectives and positioning:
• Develop guidelines, training programs and tools for clusters to implement
• Support roll-out of new concepts and tools
• Manage projects (remodels and new openings) within Europe from a VM point of view:
• Create Macroplans (Category Level) and Microplan (Product Level) while aligning with relevant stakeholders brand strategic priorities, visual direction with store capacities and commercial targets
• Support identified store projects onsite, lead teams and ensure flawless execution of product packages, fixtures, Instore communication, campaigns and VM tools.
• Build solid relationships with external agencies to influence the visual presentation in line with the brand direction for all channels
• Improve processes:
• Monitor other Retail industry (brick and mortar and digital) for best practices that can be adapted for adidas
• Contribute to the cross-functional retail store expansion process
• Contribute to driving for industry leading innovations in cooperation with Director VM & Brand and Product Training Europe at both the consumer level and the implementation practices
• Follow defined VM Framework and Own The Game 2025 Strategy
• Act as a support partner during the seasonal sell-in process
• Analyze and evaluate VM Initiatives against defined KPI’s e.g., NPS, UPT, CR
• Manage Resources:
• Manage project budgets (as assigned)
• Take over people responsibilities (if applicable)
• Additional assignments or special projects as assigned or agreed
• Act as an adidas brand ambassador
  

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• Senior Coach teams
• Brand Activation teams
• Trade Marketing
• Retail Directors/BU´s
• Global Visual Merchandising
• European HUB Team
• Omni Channel Marketing teams
• Market Visual Merchandising teams
• European Store Development
• External Agencies
• RSM TEAM
• EU KA stakeholders
  

• Work independently and collaboratively
• Fully qualified and experienced in retail Visual Merchandising, combining theoretical with practical experience
• Strong organisation skills and flexibility
• Proven track record in project management
• English fluent: verbal, written & spoken. Another European language is an advantage
• IT: Microsoft Office advanced
  

• Business or Marketing Degree
• 4-6 years’ experience in Retail Visual Merchandising including fashion retailing
• 1+ years working with Global markets or 1+ years working in a top tier adidas market
• 1+ year’s management experience