Visual Merchandiser

Visual Merchandiser

Be the creative ambassador for visual merchandising within the Braintree - South Shore Plaza store. Deliver an inspiring visual proposition for the Primark brand to enhance the customer experience and to maximize sales.

Reports to: Visual Merchandising Manager / Store Manager

This role will:Be responsible for the visual proposition across the store, working with the Visual Merchandising Manager/Store Manager to deliver high visual standards that exceed customer expectations and inspire a great store environment

Key Responsibilities

BrandReflect the local Primark customer in the latest trends through excellent product presentation, windows and mannequin stylingChampion visual merchandising best practices and principles to create displays that reflect the latest trends and influence the customer journeyReview and adapt displays making sure they are commercially successful and relevant to the local customer and refresh with alternative products if key pieces become unavailableUtilize knowledge of stock and availability to support customer queries and provide excellent customer service and style adviceProvide consultation and advice to colleagues to support the visual proposition throughout the storeLaunch all new campaigns across the store effectively, adhering to store guidelines and utilizing input from your line managerDemonstrate a strong awareness of current fashion trends and the fashion retail market, identified by competitive (comp) shops

CommunicationProvide feedback to colleagues regarding successful product lines and suggestions on sold through lines in visual merchandising allocated areasShare visual merchandising best practice and store successes with the Visual Merchandising Regional managers and other Primark stores as requiredSupport with management meetings and colleague team huddles providing regular updates on key visual trends, campaigns and upcoming visual merchandising activities for the week aheadSeek regular feedback from your line manager on product displays and campaigns to continually improve and adapt your visual merchandising skills

Operations / Cost ControlMaintain all picture and poster POS in line with company POS guidelines and keep up to date across the storeMake sure all price tickets are displayed correctly within visual merchandising allocated areasTrack and share the success of visual merchandising allocated areas with your line managerLiaise with the store management team on any visual merchandising display changes throughout the storeCollaborate with store management team to maintain visual merchandising standards throughout the storeCollaborate with the visual merchandising team to deliver excellence in operating standards in line with ‘The Way We Work’ manualAdhere to EHS and Operations policies and procedures and carry out regular visual merchandising equipment safety checks

PeopleDevelop strong relationships with colleagues to enable delivery of high visual standards across the storeMotivate and engage colleagues with an emphasis on building their creative skills to support their delivery of eye-catching visual displaysDeliver ‘in the moment’ coaching to colleagues demonstrating excellent visual standards and techniques to help them deliver visual displays that inspires customer purchases

Skills & ExperienceA minimum of 1 year of visual merchandising experienceExcellent creative skills that deliver an impactful visual proposition and maximise salesGreat people skills with an ability to build and maintain credible working relationships with colleaguesProactive and able to plan work independently and prioritise workloadsAble to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high volume environmentStrong service focus with experience of delivering excellent customer experience while maintaining high retail standardsKeen interest in fashion and latest trends