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Marks and Spencer

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Newcastle

AI generated summary

  • You must be flexible in scheduling, focus on visual execution, coach teams, maintain high visual standards, and support VM training while consistently delivering top-tier results.
  • You will execute inspiring visual displays, style mannequins, coach the team on standards, and ensure consistent visual merchandising while implementing new initiatives.

Requirements

  • Fully Flexible, between 07:00-and 19:00, 5 days including weekends.
  • Visual Merchandiser to be focused 100% on visual execution and coaching in a Best In Town Store
  • Supports the store coaching of outfit building and product handling alongside the M&S principles including the upskilling of wider store team members in these areas
  • Deliver the highest visual standards on the high street, showcasing the product through mannequins and styling, product handling, outfit building & windows implementation, coaching the C&H team on C&H standards and presentation
  • Look for opportunities to raise the bar visually in stores by working with the Store Visual Manager and Store Manager
  • With Store Visual Manager, support the Region with Visual & C&H training and coaching that sets the standard
  • Consistently deliver upper quartile Best in Town standards & VM execution
  • 100% execution of new initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Best in town execution 80% of time spent
  • Delivers an aspirational and consistent visual execution that inspires our customers to buy more and buy more often
  • Executes the dressing and styling of mannequins and VM displays every launch, ensuring consistent handwriting in line with M&S Principles and the key looks
  • Focuses on styling updates and refreshes when there is product newness, including the placing of new lines across C&H
  • Implementation of large format marketing every launch for all BU’s and small format placement in the right area in line with the marketing guidelines
  • Implements and refreshes Best in Town windows and entrances, with a daily focus on 1st Bites and key customer journey touchpoints
  • Creates appropriate outfit building following the guidelines and relevance to the store customer, handling the product within departments focusing on key lines and best sellers
  • Develop brilliant people 20% of time spent
  • Supports the store coaching of outfit building and product handling alongside the M&S principles including the upskilling of wider store team members in these areas
  • Deliver the highest visual standards on the high street, showcasing the product through mannequins and styling, product handling, outfit building & windows implementation, coaching the C&H team on C&H standards and presentation
  • Look for opportunities to raise the bar visually in stores by working with the Store Visual Manager and Store Manager
  • With Store Visual Manager, support the Region with Visual & C&H training and coaching that sets the standard
  • Consistently deliver upper quartile Best in Town standards & VM execution
  • 100% execution of new initiatives

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Visual Merchandiser.

Where is the location of the job?

The job is located at the Metro Centre.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours are fully flexible between 07:00 and 19:00, 5 days a week including weekends.

What is the main focus of the Visual Merchandiser role?

The main focus is on visual execution and coaching in a Best In Town Store.

How much time is spent on visual execution compared to coaching?

80% of the time is spent on visual execution and 20% on developing brilliant people through coaching.

What key tasks does the Visual Merchandiser perform regarding product displays?

The Visual Merchandiser executes dressing and styling of mannequins, styling updates, implements large format marketing, and refreshes windows and entrances.

How does the Visual Merchandiser support the store team?

The Visual Merchandiser supports coaching on outfit building and product handling, helping to upskill wider store team members in these areas.

Who are the key relationships and stakeholders for this role?

Key relationships and stakeholders include customers, colleagues, store leadership, wider visual teams, regional manager, visual lead, visual support, and store and regional BIG.

What is the expectation for new initiatives?

The expectation is for 100% execution of new initiatives.

Is this role focused on individual contribution or team collaboration?

This role involves both individual contribution in visual merchandising and team collaboration through coaching and support.

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Marks and Spencer

Forward thinking, future-focused and digital-first retail

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1884
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We hold ourselves to a very high standard here at M&S. That much has never changed. Our attention to detail, forward thinking and passion for improvement has led to the creation of some of the nation’s most loved products. But a rapidly changing world demands that we change along with it. M&S has been at the forefront of social change for the past 134 years, and we’re determined to keep it that way. Setting bolder goals and giving our people the space and resources to achieve them. Today, we are a unique retailer delivering top quality food, clothing, home products and financial services. We employ over 80,000 colleagues who serve over 32 million customers. But what about tomorrow? We’ve put customer-focused digital innovation at the heart of our business, partnering with world-class technology firms to help shape the retail experience of the future. From digital transformation to empowering people to make a positive impact on wellbeing, communities and the planet, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us. Because if you become part of our journey today, you’ll be shaping the very future of our business.

Benefits

  • Colleague Discount

    Receive 20% discounts in-store for you and members of your household

  • Bonus

    We have discretionary bonus schemes depending on your role and our business performance

  • Pay

    Our salaries are competitive and reviewed every year

  • Life Assurance

    Life cover of twice your salary up to age 70 which is double when you join your M&S pension savings plan