Leading Visual Merchandising initiatives across stores in NAM for adidas. Driving training and excellence in visual merchandising strategies with a consumer-first mindset.
Responsibilities
responsible for providing leadership and direction to a geographic group of stores to meet or exceed Global and North America Visual Merchandising standards
coaching and developing Store Leadership to drive visual excellence for both visual merchandising and in-store communication tools
establishing effective and impactful delivery of visual merchandising and product knowledge programs and initiatives across the US Retail organization
driving and supporting effective implementation of learning solutions/enablers to maximize their effectiveness and impact
leading and supporting effective implementation of VM solutions as well as driving key KPI’s both from a Brand and Commercial standpoint
positively communicates and actively demonstrates the Brand Values and NAM Retail Mission
live a consumer-first mindset, to drive visual excellence across the NAM market
support and drive the vision and strategy for the fleet facing Visual Merchandising retail organization
lead the execution of all visual merchandising initiatives with planning and implementation guidelines
drive flawless execution as the cross-functional lead with merchandising, sourcing, store development and store and fleet operations
deliver yearly, quarterly, and monthly training needs to the NAM Fleet in partnership with VM Training Managers and Fleet leadership
track and measure the impact and effectiveness of program implementation and quality of program delivery to provide feedback
Requirements
4-year college or university degree in business, retail management, or related field
Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a sports/fashion customer & commercial focused retail environment
Store management experience preferred
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
Minimum 2 years’ experience in managing high level retail visual merchandising and delivering consumer in-store experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience managing people
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including evening, overnight and weekend shifts as well as ability to travel up to 60% of the time
Benefits
health and dental benefits, including prescription drug coverage
out of country coverage
short and long-term disability
basic life and AD&D insurance
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
education assistance program
fitness reimbursement program
annual bonus based on both company and personal performance
increased vacation time with length of service
Service Awards & Service Time Off during milestone years
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