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In-Store VM Specialist

adidas - Johannesburg, Gauteng

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Full-time

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VM CHAMPION

Department: Retail Operations

Direct Reporting Line: Retail Store Manager

Subsidiary/country: Worldwear, Gauteng, South Africa

PURPOSE & IMPACT ON ORGANIZATION:

Contribute to meeting or exceeding store sales and profit targets by:
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Ensuring the efficient and effective implementation of the global visual merchandising direction in assigned store.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communication:

Cascade information given by Market VM manager to SM and Store staff through Training and meetings.

Participate in team meetings and team huddle to understand needs, delivery of stock and Sales and retail KPI analysis in order to drive sales through VM

Give feedback to the RBO on Stores’ needs after discussing with SM.

Merchandising Display:

Ensure store complies with Global standards and guidelines to provide a pleasant shopping experience to all consumers

Ensure all windows are presented to a high standards including mannequins dressing and positioning, lighting direction, cleanliness, steaming and price communication

In charge of creating clear Shop –In-Shop’s to emphasize category presentation

Ensure correct use and positioning of In-Store Communication Tools

Dress in-store mannequins and place props correctly

Apply and maintain Retail Standards

Daily audit using adidas VM compliance Checklist

Monthly submission on VM Compliance Tool including taking and uploading pictures into the system

Update weekly the Space Management Tool floor plan and fixture allocation based on product presentation movement. Weekly analysis of Space Management Results with SM and draft common action plan

Night shift: campaign change

(Lead in-store VM team by example, organize their work time and tasks)

In-store VM Training:

Train co-workers on:

Global Visual Merchandising standards and guidelines, including folding techniques, different hanger types, size order and size curve, steaming and merchandise presentation standards as well as the use of size cubes and size stickers

“Getting to know your stores” and wall configuration - Train the Trainer

Enhancing consumer journey

VM Reporting:

Keep up to date on competitor analysis as well as current and upcoming fashion trends across the store location area. Communicate information to Market VM Manager

dentify and communicate store needs fixtures/ ISC to Market VM Manager

Other duties as requested by SM/Market VM Manager

Equipment control:

Returns and correctly stores unused equipment including fixtures, mannequins, props & graphic frames

Manage fixtures with care to avoid damages

Is familiar with health and safety issues

Customer service and operations tasks (part time VM Champion):

Execute the Brand Customer Service standards to meet or exceed customers’ expectations

Be a Brand Ambassador, consistently exhibiting the Brand Attitude and Values

Use Seasonal Brand and product knowledge effectively during sales interactions

Communicate product features and benefits and unique selling points clearly to address customers’ needs and strengthen their connection to the Brand

Minimize loss in both, the stockroom and the sales floor

Perform all store operations in a safe, effective and efficient manner

Collaborate productively and respectfully with team members

Complete all applicable training programs and effectively apply the learning on the job

Seek coaching and learning opportunities to continually improve your performance

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Consumers

Peers / Supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, CAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

Interest in fashion & sports desirable

English-skills beneficial

Organized and detailed oriented

Is able to follow directives

Good numeracy, literacy, verbal and written communication skills

Self - motivated

Work as a team

Effective problem-solving abilities

A good eye for style, coordination and attention to detail

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school education

Fluent in local language – verbal and written

ARP level

1 year of visual merchandising experience is preferred

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..

OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.

INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.

TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.

INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.

RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

ADIDAS CELEBRATES DIVERSITY, SUPPORTS INCLUSIVENESS AND ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION IN OUR WORKPLACE. WE DO NOT TOLERATE THE HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION TOWARD ANY OF OUR APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

JOB TITLE:

In-Store VM Specialist

BRAND:

adidas

LOCATION:

Johannesburg

TEAM:

Retail (Store)

STATE:

COUNTRY/REGION:

CONTRACT TYPE:

Full time

NUMBER:

514169

DATE:

Aug 2, 2024

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