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Visual Merchandiser Manager - Kalverstraat store

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Uniqlo

Oct 8

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • Amsterdam
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must have the right to work in the Netherlands, previous visual merchandising experience, strong communication skills, organizational abilities, a passion for customer service, and problem-solving skills.
  • You will ensure Visual Merchandising standards, manage displays and window concepts, analyze sales, train your team, and support brand activities to enhance customer experience and drive sales.

Requirements

  • You have the right to work in the Netherlands. We do not sponsor work visa.
  • You speak basic English (Dutch is an advantage but not mandatory).
  • Previous experience as a Regional Visual Merchandiser or Visual Merchandising Manager for a flagship store.
  • You possess well rounded knowledge and keen awareness of market trends, in both luxury and mass market fashion.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement commercially creative ideas, and has an eye for detail.
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to identify priorities and confidently plan teams’ workload, within a pressured and fast paced environment.
  • Passion about customer service, flexible and adaptable, with a mindset that focuses on innovation.
  • Strong communicator: he/she has the ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels, across departments and with key stakeholders.
  • Enjoy managing, motivating and developing people, has cross cultural sensitivity and leads his/her team with a positive, professional attitude, as well as excellent training and coaching skills. He/she will be open to embrace our company culture and values.
  • Problem solving mindset and quick adaptability to new environment

Responsibilities

  • Monitors the implementation of Visual Merchandising standards throughout the in store customer experience.
  • Maintains the creative direction of all aspects of the in-store visuals, covering in-store POS materials, styling, displays and windows
  • Implements the window concepts following European and Global direction, as well as in store displays together with Store Operations, to ultimately increase sales
  • Builds successful relationships with the store operations team and other European functions in the business, as well as print suppliers and window installers.
  • Recruits and Managing a team of visual merchandisers
  • Assesses the potential to maximise sales in relation to the merchandising layout, through the weekly and monthly analysis of the stock and sales situation with the Store Operations team.
  • Creates and implements the monthly store layout and merchandising plan with the Store Operations team.
  • Trains and developing the visual merchandising capabilities within the local Visual Merchandising team and the Store Operations teams
  • Provides support for any and all brand building activities, such as in store events and pop ups.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Visual Merchandiser Manager for the Kalverstraat store.

What type of contract is being offered for this role?

Permanent contracts for full-time positions (38 hours/week) are being offered.

Is training provided for this position?

Yes, structured training is provided to allow you to grow within the store and gain skills for your future career.

Are there opportunities for promotion?

Yes, there are promotion and pay increase opportunities every 6 months.

What benefits are included in the compensation package?

The competitive compensation and benefit package includes meal vouchers, a staff discount, and paid time off for volunteering for a good cause.

Do I need to speak any specific languages for this role?

You need to speak basic English. Dutch is an advantage but not mandatory.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

Previous experience as a Regional Visual Merchandiser or Visual Merchandising Manager for a flagship store is required.

Is knowledge of market trends important for this role?

Yes, a well-rounded knowledge and keen awareness of market trends in both luxury and mass market fashion is necessary.

What skills are essential for a Visual Merchandiser Manager?

Essential skills include excellent organizational abilities, strong communication skills, creativity, problem-solving mindset, and adaptability to new environments.

How does the recruitment process work?

The recruitment process includes submitting your CV, passing a screening stage with a questionnaire, attending an interview, and receiving an offer.

Is there a work visa sponsorship for this role?

No, UNIQLO does not sponsor work visas; you must have the right to work in the Netherlands.

What is the main purpose of this role?

The main purpose is to monitor the implementation of Visual Merchandising standards, maintain creative direction of in-store visuals, and enhance the customer experience to increase sales.

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Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1984
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

About UNIQLO LifeWear Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality, and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives. About UNIQLO and Fast Retailing UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese retail holding company with global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group, the others being GU, Theory, PLST, Comptoir des Cotonniers, Princesse tam.tam, J Brand and Helmut Lang. With global sales of approximately 2.77 trillion yen for the 2023 fiscal year ending August 31, 2023 (US $18.92 billion, calculated in yen using the end of August 2023 rate of $1 = 146.2 yen), Fast Retailing is one of the world’s largest apparel retail companies, and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer. UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a global brand. Today the company has a total of more than 2,400 UNIQLO stores across the world, including Japan, Asia, Europe, and North America. The total number of stores across Fast Retailing's brands is now close to 3,600.