Visual Merchandiser - Beauty - 6 Month FTC

Job Introduction

As a Visual Merchandiser you will:

• Perform floor walks each morning to check and maintain basic recovery standards and make sure that actions are carried out prior to store opening
• Consider both the internal and external customer in all activities, including department layout, merchandising and product presentation, including styling and setting and agreeing standards and benchmarks against competitors
• Be proactively involved in implementing themed installations within your departments, working within a close knit cross-functional team
• Work closely with key contacts in Buying & Merchandising and Retail Operations to agree brand adjacencies and product layouts in order to maximise sales potential, as well as building on their understanding of standards and maintenance
• Regularly perform comparative 'shops' of new and inspirational places to maintain an understanding and awareness of competition, direction and key brands
• Have weekly updates with the Stock Control team, ensuring stock is returned and booked back in, and communicate updates as required
• Maintain all vinyl signage and branding; including ordering, installation and delivering consistent standards
• Comply with Health & Safety standards, policies and procedures, demonstrating good standards in regards to your tools, equipment and environment

A bit about you

• Creative. With a background in Art as an advantage, you are passionate about design and visual displays, with an understanding of their importance in a retail environment
• Experienced. You are able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, with previous experience in retail operations as well as exposure to VM through work placements,
• Well Informed. You will develop excellent product knowledge by following trends and being aware of our competitor's activity
• A great communicator. You work with your team to deliver results as well as work cross functionally
• Service and experienced focused. Your creative understanding and ability to translate this into practical solutions and displays contributes to our customer experience
• Organised and proactive. You are able to prioritise tasks and plan for key events and launches e.g sale
• An example of our values, a trusted and respected colleague

Selfridges

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