Visual Merchandising Operations Manager

4 days ago


North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Country Road Group Full time

At the Country Road Group, we are committed to delivering exceptional visual merchandising experiences across our brands. As a Visual Merchandising Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving this vision forward.

About Us

We are one of Australasia's largest Lifestyle Brand Houses, comprising iconic brands such as Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery, and MIMCO. Our commitment to sustainability, ethics, and responsibility guides everything we do.

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced operations manager to lead our visual merchandising production team. You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient execution of all visual merchandising projects, and managing vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the VM Production Managers to understand overall production plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Oversight of daily production activities, ensuring adherence to quality standards, timelines, and budget constraints.
  • Manage and coordinate vendor relationships, ensuring timely delivery of materials (including digital assets) and adherence to agreed-upon specifications.
  • Monitor production progress, identifying potential challenges or delays, and proactively developing solutions and communicating updates to relevant stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with the VM Production Managers to manage and optimize production processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and streamlining workflows.
  • Lead, motivate, and develop VM Production Managers, providing guidance, feedback, and support to ensure high performance and individual growth.
Requirements
  • Experience in visual merchandising production management, sourcing, or a similar role within the retail sector.
  • Experience leading and managing a team of production specialists.
  • Deep understanding of manufacturing and logistics, including impacts on lead times and costs.
  • Proficient in project management software and communication tools.
  • Familiarity with budget management and financial reporting.
  • Knowledge of sustainability and ethical compliance standards, such as GBJ (Good Business Journey).
  • Understanding of visual merchandising principles and best practices.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess performance and make data-driven decisions.
  • Excellent negotiation skills to manage vendor relationships and support cost and margin management.
What We Offer
  • Generous employee discounts across our House of Brands.
  • Seasonal clothing allowance.
  • An additional day of leave for your birthday.
  • An industry-leading Parental Leave Program.
  • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Annual learning calendar to support the ongoing development of our team.
  • Support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility Program.
  • We are committed to operating ethically, sustainably, and responsibly.
Estimated Salary Range

$80,000 - $120,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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