Who we are Known best as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports is one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel.
Founded in 1981 in Greater Manchester, JD Group has achieved remarkable growth through rapid global expansion, now standing as the leading global sports fashion retailer. With over 3,400 stores worldwide, we offer unparalleled service and style to all our consumers, striving to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of Sport, Music, and Fashion.
In 2017, JD Sports first established itself within the Australian market and has since expanded to 60+ stores in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA & TAS with many more to come!
The Role Working at JD Sports is a state of mind, an attitude and way of challenging the norm. We do not conform; wepaveour own path and are elite within our field. At JD Sports, we carefully curate our products to give our customers the most exclusive ranges from the most elite brands, and we apply the same strategy to our talent. We are passionate, talented, dedicated, proud, and hungry for success and we want like-minded individuals to join the movement.
And now, we are looking for a VM Operations Manager to join the team in this newly created role to manage the operations for all visual merchandising across ANZ JD Sports stores. The VM Operations Manager plays a pivotal role in seamlessly shaping the visual identity of ANZ JD Sports.
As the VM Operations Manager, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:
New Store Opening: Support the Commercial Operations Manager to action retail feedback on store layouts, ensuring optimal customer flow, product placement and correct BOH layoutLiaise with the Buying and Merchandising teams to coordinate opening stock packages for new storesCollaborate with the Marketing team to develop visually compelling materials for all new store openingsLiaise with key stakeholders to ensure correct fixture, collateral and consumables procurement for new and existing stores is accurate and to agreed budgetsMaintain accurate records of new store Merchandise Breakdown Forms (MBF) and max capacity documentsLiaise with key stakeholders to coordinate distribution of new and replacement fixturesOversee and complete the documentation relevant to Visual Merchandising (VM) for New Store Openings and refurbishmentsReceive handover of new store from Property and handover to Area Retail TeamBudgeting: Support the Commercial Operations Manager to prepare and submit budgets for all VM collateral and fixtures for stores across ANZOversee ordering and budget adherence for VM collateral and fixturesVisual Merchandising Operations: Communicate guidelines for campaigns in alignment with brand vision and Marketing briefMaintain accurate records of existing store Merchandise Breakdown Forms (MBF) and max capacity documentsProduce Weekly VM direction and produce quarterly product communicationUpdate ANZ VM guidelines in line with Global and local requirementsUpdate VM Training Manuals as requestedResponsible for communicating weekly VM directiveCollaborate with Buying and Marketing on new brand fixtures/collateralWho you are Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a Visual Merchandising positionAbility to build strong stakeholder relationshipsExceptional written and verbal communication skillsProficient in Microsoft SuiteAbility to extract and analyse data, readily sharing key trends and insightsPrevious experience managing multiple projectsWhat's in it for you? Monthly culture committee eventsCentral CBD locationPre-pay day lunchesBirthday leaveCompetitive SalaryOne month paid parental leaveReferral bonus schemeTraining and development to evolve and shape your careerOpportunity to progress across all areas of the business including Retail, Support Office and our Distribution CentreTreat yourself with our attractive staff discount! This can also be used for friends and familyAccess to our Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health championsWe are passionate about connecting with skilled and dynamic individuals who are invested in their development, so that together we can evolve our brand's success, alongside evolving your career.
What are you waiting for? Apply today and kick start your JD Sports Journey.
Please note, be applying for this role you consent for us to complete a VEVO Check in order to verify your Australian Working Rights where required.
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