Area Visual Merchandise Manager

About Us 

Known best as the 'King of Trainers', JD Sports is a leading Multi-Channel Retailer of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel. 

In 2017, JD Sports first established itself in the Australian market and has since expanded to 50+ stores in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA and SA with more to come! With a combined total of over 800 stores across the UK, Europe, USA, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Australia, we are proud of the fact that we provide our customers with the latest and greatest styles whilst upholding world class service. 

The Role 

Working at JD Sports is a state of mind, an attitude and way of challenging the norm. We do not conform; we pave our 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 on the lookout for a superstar Area Visual Merchandiser to join the JD Sports family.

The Area Visual Merchandiser will oversee six (6) JD Sports stores, and will be responsible for maximising store sales and profit through the execution of Visual Merchandise directives and outstanding store presentation. You will lead by example and train your team of Visual Merchandisers to assist with upholding Visual Merchandise standards in store and support the Store Manager in maintaining a high level of store presentation. 

Reporting into the State Visual Merchandise Manager, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Complete regular store visits and action plan for improvement  
• Manage the Merchandise presentation guidelines and its roll-out execution across the region 
• Develop the IVM and store teams to deliver visual excellence in line with company guidelines 
• Ensure the timely execution and compliance of Visual presentation is maintained across the region 
• Lead visual set-up of new store openings 
• Execute visual updates and communicate direction to stores  
• Manage execution of campaign/product launch set-up in store and feedback relevant imagery 
• Induct and train IVM team to build bench strength for future expansion 
• Manage region weekly photograph uploads to deliver consistent, visual excellence 
• Review store key financial KPI’s to action plan to deliver growth on budget

Who You Are

• 3+ years in a Senior VM position or Cluster role
• Tertiary Qualifications in Visual Merchandising (Cert IV / Diploma) is favourable
• You love fashion and have a strong knowledge of our brands
• Proven experience with managing teams
• Passionate about creating a great customer shopping experience
• You have excellent time management skills and ensure that daily priorities are executed in a timely manner
• You are confident at communicating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the business

 What's in it for you? 

• Referral bonus scheme 
• Career Progression and ongoing training 
• Staff discount 
• EAP & Mental Health champions 
• One-month parental leave 
• Birthday leave 

If this sounds like your type of opportunity and you're ready to kick start your adventure with JD Sports - Apply Now! 

Please note, by applying for this role you consent for us to complete a VEVO Check in order to verify your Australian Working Rights where required.