Visual Merchandiser
The Bicester Collection
- Bicester, Oxfordshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
We are constantly on the lookout for extraordinary marketers to work within our vibrant Creative team. We support, nurture, and spotlight new talent in (INSERT function and department), fashion and design. We have the following opportunities across (INSERT Retail/Visual Merchandising/Marketing and Retail Development) functions and we need talent like you![Visual Merchandiser - Bicester Village - Permanent/Full Time]Something Extraordinary Every Day™As our Visual Merchandiser, you will present a high and consistent standard of all the visual and floor displays within the Village by working effectively with the local teams to maximise guest interests and sales at the Village.What you will be doing
- Act as the key liaison and contact person for any creative goals or actions in the stores, both in-store and in the window displays
- Take an overall view of the Village retail and marketing calendar and coordinating proactive action accordingly.
- Support any merchandising action or installation as requested
- Work in the village on window merchandising and in-store merchandising for a better appeal and product presentation
- Support the stores and the retail team with research on trends and seasonal ideas on how to increase customer interest and sales, and apply theories in store
- Analyse how visual presentation can impact sales and search for new trends and inspiration to make our visual message stronger to our guests
- Ensure the signage is coherent and develop new ideas with the Visual Merchandising team
- Assist in the development and continuous improvement of training seminars for brands on best practices, trends, tips and the Village's retail or marketing calendar to achieve consistency across the Village and enhance the visual merchandising knowledge of the stores
- Train the store managers to maintain a good visual standard in windows and on shop floors by providing clear guidelines and objectives
- Provide the Retail and Group Merchandising Directors with thorough sales analysis
- Proven experience in a visual merchandising role with luxury brands or for department stores
- Computer literate with high proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
- Knowledge of principles of providing an excellent customer experience
- A good understanding of the principles for displaying, promoting, and strategically selling products and services
- Passion about fashion with sound understanding on current market trends
- Analytical skills and techniques to assess customer needs and evaluate satisfaction
- Able to work well with all levels across the business and customers with a creative and open minded capability to adapt to a fast pace environment
- Authenticity - Always do the right thing
- Innovation - Think outside of the box
- Passion - Do what you love and love what you do!
- Critical Thinking - Challenge the obvious
- Vision - Be mission driven always