The adi family in our retail stores is the beating heart of this company. They are the first point of contact with our consumers and the face of the brand. Whether you work in one of our global offices, distribution centre, or in our retail store they all play an integral part in keeping the spirit of this company alive.

Everything we do is rooted in sports and we have adopted 6 key values that we not only practice on the pitch but off the pitch too.

SO HOW WE WILL WIN

COURAGE- TAKE THE SHOT

 speak up when you see an opportunity and step up when you see a need.

OWNERSHIP- PICK UP THE BALL

 be proactive, take responsibility, and follow through!

INNOVATION- ELEVATE TO WIN

Be curious, test, and learn new and better ways of doing things.  

WHILST WE’RE PLAYING FAIR, WE ENCOURAGE

TEAM PLAY- WIN TOGETHER

work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset

INTEGRITY-PLAY BY THE RULES

Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards

RESPECT- VALUE ALL PLAYERS

display empathy, be inclusive, and show dignity to all

This is the first step in your adidas journey.

For more than 70 years we've been creating the best sports gear and inspiring millions of people to change their lives through sport. Our core value is people. adidas is a team of rebellious optimists. We lead an active lifestyle, creating innovations to balance sports and nature, looking at the world without borders or prejudice, and inspiring change in our customers. Retail stores are the first point of contact with our consumers and the heart of adidas brand. Want to be a part of the ride? Join us now!

Key Responsibilities

Communication:

• Regular documented feedback of VM in store to RVMM and Europe VM stakeholders to support North deliverables.
• Cascade information given by RVMM to SM and Store staff through training and meetings.
• Participate in team meetings and team huddle to understand needs and give feedback to the RVMM regarding store requests.

Merchandising Display:

• Drive layout decisions – bubble and micro plans developed and implemented as agreed
• Ensure store complies with European standards and guidelines to provide a brand shopping experience to all consumers
• Ensure all windows are presented to a high standard including mannequins dressing and positioning, lighting direction, cleanliness, steaming and price communication
• In charge of creating clear Shop –In-Shop’s to emphasize category presentation
• Responsible for ordering and ensuring correct use and positioning of In-Store communication Tools
• Dress in-store mannequins and place props correctly
• Apply and maintain Brand Retail and VM Standards
• Monthly submission on VM Compliance tool including taking and uploading pictures into the system
• Provide commercial feedback of implemented VM including Space vs Sales analysis
• Implementation and evidence of flawless execution on Marketing activities aligned with marketing department.

Equipment control

• Returns and correctly stores unused equipment including fixtures, mannequins, props & graphic frames
• Manage fixtures with care to avoid damages

VM Development

• Attendance to VM team meetings
• Quarterly showroom set up support if requested
• Involvement in development opportunities as requested by RVMM

VM Hours

• Basic Hours to be completed between Mon to Friday, 5 days / week
• Hours to be flexible in-line with campaign launches, planned layout changes and out of store opportunities

Key Relationships 

• Regional Visual Merchandising Manager
• VM team
• Store Team
• Customers

KPIs:

• Commercial return
• Instore standards & compliance
• Key relationships
• Ambassador for VM, advocating the department across all channels

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Fluency in English
• Good numeracy, literacy, verbal and written communication skills
• Geographical mobility across the cluster

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• Secondary education or equivalent professional experience
• 1 year dedicated VM experience

WHAT WE OFFER

Because adidas believes in investing in our talent with the aim for every person within adidas to grow together we have the following benefits:

• One of the better paying retail salaries in the area
• Extra bonusses per month on top of your salary
• 44% discount on adidas products and supplies
• Friends and Family discount to share
• Travel benefits
• and many more amazing extra's...