Vm Champion

PURPOSE & IMPACT ON ORGANIZATION:

Contribute to meeting or exceeding store sales and profit targets by:

Ensuring efficient and effective global visual merchandising direction implementation in assigned stores.
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communication:

Cascade information is given by the Market VM manager to SM and Store staff through Training and meetings.
Participate in team meetings and team huddles 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 the store complies with Global standards and guidelines to provide a pleasant shopping experience to all consumers
Ensure all windows are presented to a high standard including mannequins dressing and positioning, lighting direction, cleanliness, steaming and price communication
In charge of creating clear Shop -In-Shop to emphasize category presentation
Ensure correct use and positioning of In-Store Communication Tools
Dress in-store mannequins and place props correctly

Daily audit using adidas VM Compliance Checklist
Monthly submission on VM Compliance Tool including taking and uploading pictures into the system
Update the Space Management Tool floor plan and fixture allocation weekly 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
Identify 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
Execute the Brand Customer Service standards to meet or exceed customers’ expectations
Be a Brand Ambassador, consistently exhibiting 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

Seek coaching and learning opportunities to continually improve your performance
- KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Consumers
Peers / Supervisor- KNOWLEDGE, CAPABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCE:

Interest in fashion & sports is desirable
English-skills beneficial
Organized and detailed oriented
Is able to follow directives
Good numeracy, literacy, verbal and written communication skills
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 the 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.**

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- JOB TITLE:
- VM Champion - adidas FO Cape Town Station- BRAND:
- adidas- LOCATION:
- Cape Town- TEAM:
- Retail (Store)- STATE:
- WC- COUNTRY/REGION:
- ZA- CONTRACT TYPE:
- Full time- NUMBER:
- 499866