Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
The Regional Visual Merchandiser will be responsible for supporting stores within all owned retail channels with training and implementing seasonal strategies based on global and regional guidelines, as well as regularly visiting partner stores to assess Brand Standards. They will drive these initiatives to ensure we achieve our long-term brand and business objectives. You will work cross-functionally with Store/Retail Operations and Regional Brand Presentation to deliver a best-in-class retail experience.We offer hybrid working and a flexibility to working hours to accommodate for a healthy work life balance. Ideal candidates will complete admin tasks 2 days per week from either home/local store with the remaining 3 days visiting other stores. Regular travel will be involved within this role and a flexible approach to working hours will be required as occasional evenings and weekend work will be required. Candidates must have a full driving license.
This role is based in Italy, preferably Rome or Milan.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
BRAND
- Promote product commerciality and innovative in-store visual presentation with a constant focus on brand integrity
BUSINESS
- Liaison between HQ and store on visual presentation directives and seasonal strategies
- Utilize sales reports to drive effective floor presentations
- In tandem with Area/Store Manager, use creative merchandising solutions to achieve KPI results and maximize sell-through
- Review and implement seasonal zoning plans with Store and Visual Managers
- Provide monthly photo, product, and sales feedback to store, market, regional, and global visual teams
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of competitors, sales trends, and market data
VISUAL
- Create consistent, globally relevant, and brand-right in-store merchandise presentations through compelling product placement
- Ensure seasonal ISC strategies and visual elements are implemented according to global and regional guidelines
RELATIONSHIPS
- Coach and train teams on New Balance brand aesthetic and Visual Merchandising practices
- Provide insight and feedback to Store Visual Managers, ensuring teams have up-to-date product knowledge and can implement regional and global directives
- Elevate retail experience by providing regular presentations to owned & operated channels
- Build constructive relationships throughout market to align support for brand initiatives
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
- Expert in visual merchandising doing the role in store or area for more than 3 years
- Full Driving license is essential
- Excellent communication skills to properly manage multi profile contacts at their best
- Able to work within a team as well as independently
- Flexible, being able to adapt to the company project needs
- Resourceful with problem solving skills and initiative to get things done
- High level of Microsoft Office skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
- Attention to detail, having the ability to spot errors & inconsistencies
- Strong English verbal and written communication skills
Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.
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