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Senior Manager, Visual Merchandising, adidas
Adidas Group
Seoul, , South Korea
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Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:
Drive sell-through by effectively implementing the VM strategy and execution for retail space projects in key doors as well as key multi and all mono brand stores according to Global best practice and in a consistent, cost-effective and premium way.
Key Responsibilities:
• Implement global merchandising concepts & standards for display and ensure ISC standards and requirements drive first moment of truth (sell out focus) and maximise consumer experience.
• Implement proper representation of the brand through consistent presentation standards in line with the marketing strategy and continuous optimization of store layouts (space allocation and space management).
• Develop space and account specific visual merchandising guidelines and drive consistency in execution across the entire Market.
• Plan and guide retail space management projects in collaboration with Trade Marketing (ISC) and CTC team.
• Define an omnichannel visual merchandising strategy and effectively execute against it.
• Drive, measure and report on retail space productivity and make recommendations to management for continuous improvement in managed spaces.
• Ensure project budgets are effectively planned, forecasted and managed.
• Facilitate a smooth interaction between Sales teams, Global and Local Store Development and all involved trade and retail marketing stakeholders to deliver with speed and excellence.
• Coordinate all VM during project implementation and follow-up visits.
• Provide input on global toolbox performance into Global Concept-to-Consumer.
• Set up and implement a store visit plan for the VM team ensuring that all stores are visited regularly.
• Regularly train and develop store staff on VM standards to ensure high quality of VM performance.
• Ensure that all products are properly displayed in stores according to company standards.
• Provide leadership as well as engage and develop team members in a high performance environment.
• Relevant KPIs include : Sales / sq ft, Brand SOB by Key Account, Sell-through by Key Account, Conversion, VM store audit Score, Executional excellence
Key Relationships:
• Peers reporting into Brand Activation Lead
• Global Concept-to-Consumer team
• Market Wholesale team
• Market Retail team
• Third parties (e.g. agencies, suppliers, etc.)
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
• Experience working in an external facing marketing, sales or operations role in the retail industry (preferably in the sporting goods industry)
• Leading and managing a diverse team
• Proven project management experience
• Solid experience with MS-office, sourcing- and DTP-applications
• Experience in both market and above market organization preferred
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
• University degree in Business, Design, or equivalent professional experience
• Over 7 years sales and/or marketing experience
• Fluent in English
• Fluent in local language (if applicable) preferred