JOB DESCRIPTION

• What does a Divisional Visual Manager do? Deliver and communicate the visual strategy and monitor the consistency of visual presentation throughout designated areas thus ensuring world-class stores & windows in order to maximise sales.

Responsibilities

Visual strategy                           

• Communicate & implement merchandising principles & seasonal/monthly plans by:
• identifying opportunities to improve the overall visual appeal of stores once seasonal layouts are implemented
• ensuring that windows display & standards are in accordance to agreed concepts and consistent across division
• ensuring that visual fixtures & mannequins are maintained
• ensuring that promotional activities, trends & key looks are executed in accordance with agreed plan.
• liaise with Marketing regarding store signage                                                          

Leadership & Training              

• Leading and driving the Area Visual team to ensure the delivery of world-class windows and visual standards across your designated areas. 
• Train designated Ops management & visual teams in visual principles, standards & best practices.
• Identify and drive training needs, coaching and development with a key focus on Talent management, performance management and succession planning.                                         

Sales Performance & Merchandise Management                  

• Drive consistency of high level visual merchandising presentation through regular store visits & feedback to Operations Management & recommend appropriate actions in order to increase sales and optimal space management.
• Analyse sales reports in order to identify opportunities, ensuring the Visual & Ops team can implement actions for improved performance.                                          

Commercial Awareness & Trends                    

• Monitor & local & international retail market trends & investigate industry best practice, through comp shops & research, in order to recommend new ideas to be implemented.              

Training & Development                        

• Training & development of Area Visual Team – Virtual training using teams

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant diploma or degree                                                               
• 3 years visual experience (1 year of which must be in a management position) 
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience with: Visual experience, people management, Financial budgeting, retail market intelligence & store trend awareness, store planning, store design, computer literacy, commercial acumen                            
• Must have: Retail understanding and understanding of brand & custom