Head of Visual Merchandising
Req Number: HQ - 9526RM
Country Germany Department Retail
State Province Germany Job Type Not specified
City Location Herzogenaurach Brand adidas GROUP
PostalZip code - Travel Extent < 25
Interested in being a part of something new within one of the most famous athletic and lifestyle brands in the world Would you like to be one of the early pioneers to help lead the adidas Group to its inevitable future of being one of thetop retailers in the WorldIf so then keep reading because this job might be for you
This role is responsible for maximising the profitability of the Centre of Excellence COE Retail by ensuring Brand VM policies processes and guidelines are customised to retail store needs implemented and available for all brands and categories in line with seasonal and event calendars This role ensures implementation compliance in the market place
Key Responsibilities
* Lead CoE VM team to implement VM policy and to deliver COE Retail-specific VM policies processes and guidelines to markets for all brands and product categories where necessary This role will ensure that feedback from implementation and markets is used to adapt and evolve guidelines
* Work closely as part of the commercial decision-making team within CoE retail and ensures positive and timely reaction to trading needs across the portfolios
* Ensure the merchandising product selection process includes a review of “presentation ability” of the proposed collections ie enough shorts vs tops in a collection etc
* Direct plan-o-gram detail practice in the market place following the Brand guidelines ie brand does not do store specific plan-o-grams only generic tools
* Leads and directs cross-functional-channel projects from concept to conclusion in partnership with Brand and Market teams
* Connect Brand and Go to Market GTM teams and develop strong working relationship and processes to ensure the commercial needs of COE Retail are met
* Is comfortable in coaching and training to most senior management level
* Ensure VM employees are trained on application of VM guidelines
* Responsible for CoE Retail VM budget management
* Stay current on competitor analysis and current and upcoming global fashion trends
* Prepare Buying and Selling Meeting BSM jointly with CoE Retail Merchandising and Marketing Activation functions
* Aid in the set-up of Brand Centres and other high profile or pilot program stores
* Promote Trading Culture through fact based decision making and accountability for high performance
* Promote Trading Culture through fact based decision making and accountability for high performance
Qualifications
* Advanced user of MS Office suite of products
* Fluent in English
* An additional language is an advantage
* University degree in business ideally with marketing and sales focus or equivalent professional experience
* 10-12 years of multi-national Visual Merchandising experience1
* 5 years management experience
What we can offer you
You will work in an international environment within a high performance team We take care of your personal career planning and provide regular Development and Training activities to always keep you up to date
We are looking forward to receiving your application