דרושים Visual Merchandiser Champion ב-Adidas ב-South Africa, Johannesburg

In-Store VM Specialist

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

• Ensuring the efficient and effective implementation of the global visual merchandising direction in assigned store.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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

• 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 (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

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

• a local category strategy and leading the team to execute product merchandizing plan, Go To Market plan to drive brand and business success within the framework set by Global Business Units (BUs)

Key Responsibilities:

• Support to drive & develop a 3-5 year category plan based on overall adidas BU process in collaboration with Global BU
• Support financial expectations set out in the category integrated business planning across all channels
• Develop category initiatives to meet key commercial goals
• Supportthe development of business mid-long term division plan in alignment with global vision
• Be the interface between Global Business Unit (BU) and market stakeholders
• Collaborate with relevant cross functional teams to develop and execute plans
• Own end to end (E2E) market strategy and execution from Integrated Business Planning, Commercial Input to in season trade and exit
• Own quality delivery toward each GTM milestones
• Own go to market planning excellence in compliance with targets for forecasting, pricing, profitability, range size, range flow, range adoption,Article Performance Review (APR)etc. includingsystem, catalogue and master data maintenance
• Define the category range by sales channels, by stores or trade zone where necessary, within guidelines or alignments
• Support to materialize business opportunities throughout the communication with Global BU, Channels, Wholesale accounts and any relevant external research
• Own key franchise lifecycle and inventory level to ensure brand health
• Perform category insights and analytics including market/consumer/competitor insights and sales analysis and leverage for planning
• Own the input of local product and allocation demand to global
• Responsible for Creation Center Tokyo (CCT) creation from brief to ensure product offers to achieve the category financial target, delivery and sell through and exit
• Support cross category and functional specific initiatives
• Present range internally and externally with sufficient sample availability
• Participate to customer interaction in planning phase
• Manage, developperformance,and winning culture with fast action through organization’s people values, motivate team / direct reports in alignment with the market organization
• Development culture
• Drive employee engagement, leading by example.

KPI’s:

• Category Net Sales (NS), Net Margin and Contribution
• Sell-outall channels
• Forecast & data accuracy, Drop rate
• Net Promote Score (NPS)
• Market share

Key Relationships:

• Global BU
• Creation center including local trading company
• Brand Activation, Culture marketing, Sport marketing
• Business development, GTM head office
• Demand planning, SCM, Finance
• Channels and External Wholesale partners

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to implement strategy
• Strong presentation/communication, negotiation and influencing skills, especially with senior stakeholders within a global matrix organization.
• Distinct track record of success and high-level range management knowledge
• Strong cross-functional and stakeholder management experience across commercial functions (e.g. marketing, sales, etc.) and support functions (finance preferred), as well as different organizational levels (Global, Market, etc.)
• Strong industry knowledge, across divisions—footwear, apparel and accessories.
• Expert understanding of markets’ consumers, accounts, economic environment and commercial needs
• Ability to Manage, Coach and Develop People
• Results Oriented Mindset
• Strong team player with high level of integrity & attention to detail
• Pro-active, collaborative and positive attitude even in changing environments
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to translate and articulate data results into clear business actions.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• years of experience in range management/product required.

• University degree in Business or equivalent professional experience, ideally in Sales and/or Marketing, MBA preferred
• Sporting goods industry experience required
• Business level in both Japanese and English Mandatory
• Has substantial experience working with local customers and international stakeholders
• High Business Acumen
• Strong PC Skills including Outlook, Word, Excel (Pivot), Powerpoint, etc
• Passion for sports and belief that through sports we have the power to change lives

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• Must possess and consistently exhibit the competencies relative to the position

• Excellent Skills in operating personal computers, POS systems, and various software packages including MS office.

• Knowledge and understanding of profit and loss statement and store KPIs to make commercial decisions based on sound financial judgment.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to lead discussions in diverse groups of varying size.

• Excellent time management and problem solving skills as well as the ability to use good judgment and make strong independent decisions.

• Demonstrates an inspirational attitude that contributes to a positive team environment.

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with team members along with willingness to set and maintain high standards of performance.

• Well developed ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write English.

• Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance and punctuality.

• Ability and willingness to travel by car and air domestically.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and operate a Brannock device.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to work for long periods of time, typically 10-12 hours per day during peak seasonal periods.

• Must be 18 years or older.

• 4-year college or university degree in business, retail management, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Minimum 18 months experience working in a sports/fashion customer & commercial focused retail environment with a minimum 12 months of Store Management experience.

Please Note:

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best.  We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.

• adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Employees are eligible to earn ​an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance.​ Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount ​.3512​ hours per day that increases with years of service, 7​ paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.

• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.