WHO WE ARE Known best as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports is one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel.
Founded in 1981 in Greater Manchester, JD Group has achieved remarkable growth through rapid global expansion, now standing as the leading global sports fashion retailer.
With over 3,400 stores worldwide, we offer unparalleled service and style to all our consumers, striving to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of Sport, Music, and Fashion.
In 2017, JD Sports first established itself within the Australian market and has since expanded to 60+ stores in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA & TAS with many more to come! THE ROLE The Senior Visual Merchandiser works collaboratively with the wider VM and Management team and is responsible for leading all in store visuals whilst implementing creative solutions to support the overall sales of the store.
The Senior Visual Merchandiser will mentor and train the store team to continuously uphold Visual Merchandise standards and will support the Store Manager in maintaining an elevated level of store presentation in-line with Company Standards.
You will also be responsible for developing and driving the creativity strategy for the store, aligning it to the brands commercial objectives.
You will be responsible for, but not limited to the following tasks: Training and developing a junior VM team member underneath you on all creative and store standards Planning and executing in-store creative concepts including windows and mannequins to drive the brand vision and deliver a world class shopping experience Initiating and implementing innovative VM & creative solutions to support store functions Organising and executing the set up for all promotional events/ installations for the brand and the store Educating the team around maintaining visual merchandising standards Communicating brand and product knowledge to the Department Managers and store-based team Complete daily walkthroughs with your Store Manager to ensure visual priorities are presented to the JD standard and will attract, engage, and motivate customers to purchase Supporting Store Manager to plan and manage multiple key priorities in your store from campaign launches, visual merchandising, stock management and in-store marketing Inspiring, training and supporting the store-based team to drive a world class experience for the JD customers Engage in housekeeping tasks to upkeep store presentation standards WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR 2-3 years' experience in a similar role within a high turnover, large format fashion retailer Tertiary Qualifications in Visual Merchandising (Cert IV / Diploma) is favourable You love fashion and have a strong knowledge of our brands Passionate about creating a great customer shopping experience You have excellent time management skills and ensure that daily priorities are executed in a timely manner You are confident at communicating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the business You can adapt to continuously changing processes and procedures, due to JD Sports business rapid growth WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Attractive salary and the elusive retail roster of Monday to Friday Generous staff discount which can be shared with friends and family Multiple internal training programs/mentorship to support your growth, such as our JD Academy program or 1:1 personalised training Access to our free Employee Assistance Program Opportunities to be a part of world class store openings across AUS/NZ Multiple pathways for you career including Visual Merchandising, Operations & Training etc Work anniversary gifts We are passionate about connecting with skilled and dynamic individuals who are invested in their development, so that together we can evolve our brand's success, alongside evolving your career.
JD values diversity and inclusion and champions a culture where everyone feels valued, included, and celebrated.
What are you waiting for? Apply today and kick start your JD Sports Journey.
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