We are looking for a Visual Merchandiser to be hired full time in our Milan office and who will take care of Napapijri brand all over Italy.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Ensure the floor set and window guidelines sent from the Head Office are executed properly in the retail stores. Additionally, provide support for any VM questions the stores may have. Work closely with the Head Office, District managers, Store managers and Sales Team to ensure that in-store initiatives are thoroughly executed and respected across all relevant channels as Full Price, Outlet and S.I.S.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Train stores how to respect VM guidelines for the in-store merchandising and the windows
- Determine, execute and implement visual merchandising strategies, plans and tools in the most relevant way for the Italian market while ensuring consistency with global visions and objectives
- Drive Brand Consistency in accordance with the Global Marketing Strategy
- Analyse results and provide fully comprehensive reports related to visual merchandising activities in Italy
- Implement existing POS assets and develop tailor made solutions for key accounts
- Coordinate in-store projects with HQ delivering results to key customers
- Ensure top of the line visual merchandising and product assortment through regular presence at Italian DTC Channel
QUALIFICATIONS
- Marketing or Visual Merchandising Degree; Bachelor level
- 2 years of experience in a similar position in the action Casual / Fashion industry
- Deep understanding of the Brand as well as the casual and lifestyle industries
- Analytical Skills: sell in & sell through, stock management, competitor benchmark
- Language skills: Fluent in English (written and spoken). Notions of other European languages would be a plus
- Computer skills: Photoshop, InDesign, Sketch Up
COMPETENCIES
- Excellent presentation skills, showing confidence to retailers, buyers and sales force
- Experience in working in multicultural teams
- Willing to travel frequently
- With driving licence and available to drive
- Enthusiastic, pro-active / single-minded person, can handle stress and take initiatives
- Excellent ability to work with tight deadlines and deliver on budget
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
VF Group is a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, or physical or mental disability. Since we are an equal opportunity employer, one of our aims is to hire a diverse workforce; including individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability, please indicate it in the following questionnaire.
Don't forget to attach your CV which should be submitted in English.