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VF Corporation Visual Merchandiser in Great Britain, United Kingdom
The North Face is looking for an exceptional Visual Merchandiser to join our Sales and Marketing Department .
The North Face was built on a love for the outdoors and the desire to enable all types of exploration, for all people, from their backyards to the Himalayas. Over the last 50 years we've lived by our “true north,” the belief that exploration has the power to change us, to challenge us, and to help us see the world from new perspectives.
We pledge to empower exploration, protect the places where we live, play, and operate, and evolve the way we make our products by improving our environmental performance and social responsibility in the supply chain.
Let’s Talk about the Role
You as Visual Merchandiser will be responsible for managing the visual and merchandising presentations in The North Face Retail Stores and shop-in-shop concepts. This includes regularly scheduled store visits to work with and train staff around the UK.
How You Will Make a Difference
You will achieve this by:
Implementing Visual Merchandising strategy across UK O&O and PSS doors (windows, instore) supervising external suppliers during executions and installations
Ensuring the strategy is in line with the brand and HQ guidelines.
Supporting Visual Merchandising Manager and Sales Department with regards to Retail Store, and Shop-in-Shop projects and openings and enhancing in-store TNF brand awareness and product presence
Drive Visual Merchandising strategy forward, taking a hands-on role in managing window displays, store layouts, promotions and maximising the space and layout of the store.
Coordinating the planning, ordering, storing and delivering of POP material and fixtures, ensuring that the executions meet quality and timelines.
Coach and train VM ambassadors/store teams on TNF aesthetics and VM practices.
Ensuring brand presentation in the TNF showrooms
Giving feedback to head office and the other teams
Create consistent, UK relevant, and brand right in-store merchandise presentations through compelling product placement.
Support during special events/ad hoc projects also outside of the UK.
Monitoring costs and working within budget.
Skills for Success
You should be an energetic, friendly team player, with:
The ability to build relationships of trust with store staff to negotiate on space/windows in store
The capability to conduct staff training sessions, time management, planning & organisational skills (co-ordinating promotions etc.)
An expertise in retail & VM experience, either from field-based experience within a lifestyle apparel brand or from working in a VM role in a large store environment (preferably department store).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in MS office suite
Fluent in English, any other language is a plus.
Full UK driving license
A keen interest in the outdoor
A formal education and subsequent Visual Merchandising qualifications are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.
VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com
What’s in it For You
We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.
A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together
Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization
A discount card with 50% on all VF brands
Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks
Health and Life insurance
Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity
As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.
If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!
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VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.