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We are a fast paced, high volume men's fashion wear brand with a strong presence in the market place. We pride ourselves on good customer service and constant dedication to producing and delivering high quality men's wear.

Johnny Bigg in on the hunt for a superstar Field Visual Merchandiser to join our growing NSW/ACT Team
- The role is currently a 9 month maternity leave contract*

The NSW Field Visual Merchandiser is accountable for all VM aspects of the retail store environment in NSW & ACT with a focus on maximising sales and profit through the implementation & execution of all VM layouts and windows set from support office whilst ensuring consistency and quality in all key stores.

You will support the National VM manager with regards to store openings, set up & national directives while developing and maintain positives relationships with the NSW retail team.
You give feedback on the range package and analyse relevant reports to relay how the visual directives are impacting sales and if not, what action can be taken to improve this.

The role is hands-on & you will be accountable for executing store VM standards to the VM plan as outlined by the National VM Manager.
As a key responsibility you will assist in driving the Myer concession business.
The role is predominantly in-store with occasional requirement to be at Head Office or to travel
interstate.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Implement and continuously reinforce the visual merchandising standards set by Johnny Bigg throughout your designated state.
- Analyse reports and ensure visual merchandising strategy is maximising sales
- Coach and train Area, Multi-site & Store Managers and their team on VM standards and ensure compliance and consistency of all store standards and merchandising guidelines are adhered to and being implemented within set time frames.
- Work closely with the National VM Manager to develop and implement the VM strategy based on agreed brand objectives.
- Work alongside the VM Manager on all new store openings and set-ups - including assisting VM Manager with new store floor plans and fixture distributions including prep work and packaging.
- Communicate any issues or concerns and be the interface between store and Support Office.
- Assist VM Manager with the store inventory, campaign coordination and store distribution.
- Conducting store visits and work with State management team
- Ensure bi-weekly visits to the top 6 NSW stores and support other stores where needed
- Execute VM Briefs - Delivering to the store network in-line with marketing calendar timelines. This includes fortnightly Window & VM Updates.
- Maintain & build positive win-win relationships with the NSW Retail Team
- Communicate any visual merchandising changes to your store network.

**Experience Required**:

- Understanding retail brands and consumer behaviour in a commercial and creative way
- Strong styling ability and understanding of brand vision
- High energy and passion for visual merchandising
- Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to effectively communicate visual merchandising concepts
- Presentation skills and the ability to train store teams and conduct workshops
- Ability to give and receive feedback, has positive attitude and outlook
- Strong time management to maximise results and achieve brand strategies
- Proactive approach and shows initiative, continuously looks for way to improve work processes, project management and ability to present training and communicate vision.
- Meticulous attention to detail & works to deadlines.
- Is flexible and can adapt to change when required, as well as working collaboratively within the group
- Customer focused - considering customers’ needs
- Where required, the ability to lead the team and the ability to drive and motivate a team.

**KPI's**:

- Achieve a consistent success rate of a minimum of 75% of stores visited per week crossing (meeting targets).
- Maintain monthly catch ups with all state Retail Area Managers & Retail State Manager to ensure alignment with the State Retail Strategy
- Ensure all new AM’s are trained on the VM initiatives
- Create & execute the VM guides for NSW direction.

**Perks & Benefits**:

- 50% - 60% off all RAG brands including Johnny Bigg, YD, Tarocash, Connor & Rockwear
- Car allowance
- Petrol card
- Phone

Due to the large amount of applicants we receive, we will only respond to those successful.