Field Based Visual Merchandiser

We have an exciting opportunity for a Visual Merchandiser to join our team here at the Edinburgh Woollen Mill.
As a Visual Merchandiser, you will work within the Visual Merchandising team to support and influence your stores in implementing and maintaining an impeccable brand image across all stores. You will have experience in Visual Merchandising, capable of combining a creative flair with the commerciality needed to maximise sales through your store`s displays, and deliver visual proposition that supports the store`s Activity Calendar, including New Season, Sale and Christmas. Working alongside the VM manager to support them and the product areas they manage. This role is Field Based.
Responsibilities/ Objectives:
· Supporting the VM manager to deliver clear and concise communication to stores.
· Liaise with Buying and Merchandising departments to obtain relevant information in order to compile and create VM guidelines under the direction of the VM Manager.
· With guidance from VM Manager, compile and process relevant promotional / events briefs to enable stores to implement said promotions in partnership with
· Colleagues from the Creative team.
· Assist the marketing team with ordering and briefing promotional materials
· Will form part of new store openings team where you will carry out a key role in launching new stores.
· Take an active role in the planning, launching and presentation of model stores to the wider business and retail colleagues
· Carry out store visits to ensure effectiveness of VM / POS briefs and compile relevant feedback.
· Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues at all levels.
Experience
· In depth working experience in retail environments
· Experience in Visual roles in clothing retail specifically
· Experience of model store set ups
· Experience and active involvement in retail transformation projects, in the form of new store openings or concession launches.
· Proven record in delivering a visual proposition & excellent Store Presentation
standards consistently.
· Flexibility of working hours will be required
Must be a confident driver who is happy travelling frequently and comfortable with staying away as and when