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Value Retail PLC

In-Store Visual Merchandising, FT (40hrs) Bicester

United Kingdom On-site 2-5 yrs exp
Visual merchandisingRetail operationsFloor set executionInventory managementLeadership

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 12 months of experience in a sports or fashion retail environment with advanced merchandising skills. Strong leadership, communication, and numeracy skills are required, along with a clean disciplinary record.

Job Description

Role: In-Store Visual Merchandising

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

 

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

 

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

 

Internal Application Process

At Under Armour we foster open communication by encouraging teammates to discuss their interest in pursuing new opportunities. Teammates are required to inform their current manager and HR Business Partner prior to applying for a new position. Additionally, the Talent Acquisition team will verify the teammate's eligibility with HR after they apply. You must be in your current position a minimum of 12 months, be in good standing, and meet the minimum qualifications for this role to apply.  

 

Under Armour has one mission: to make you better. We have a commitment to innovation that lies at the heart of everything we do, not just for our athletes but also for our teammates. As a global organization, our teams around the world push boundaries and think beyond what is expected. Together our teammates are unified by our values and are grounded in our vision to inspire you with performance solutions you never knew you needed but can't imagine living without.

 

Contributes to store profitability by:

  • Positively impacting the customer’s experience in implementing Floor Sets and Company directed Marketing and Merchandising directives
  • Assisting store leadership in all aspects of the Floor Sets, Merchandising Revisions, daily re-merchandising opportunities, and daily replenishment
  • Maintaining merchandising standards to include Clearance presentation and all marketing, promotion and markdown execution.
 
  • Oversee and execute Floor Sets and company directed marketing and merchandising directives.
  • Lead efficient and effective day to day store merchandising by ensuring that the store team understands and maintains Under Armour brand standards and sell through adjustments are held true to the Floor Set overview.
  • Partner with stock team to ensure all aspects of replenishment are properly executed - Fill the Floor, power closes, power opens and merchandise adjustments.
  • Perform “level-sets” and make sure the store is replenished by pushing all goods to the floor.
  • Maintain Under Armour brand standards of neat, clean and organized sales floor, cash wrap and fitting room ensuring store environment is safe for teammates and athletes.
  • Lead all visual directives ensuring mapping and floorset are properly planned, scheduled and executed seamlessly within allotted timeframe.
  • Supervise the efficient and productive handling of all merchandise including shipment receipt and processing, Floor Sets, markdown optimization and replenishment systems while maintaining backroom standards.
  • Understand and adhere to all company policies and procedures.

 

Leadership:

  • Communicate clear priorities and productivity goals for Floor Set team and hold self and team accountable for achieving them.
  • Recognize and communicate merchandising opportunities to store management in a timely manner; partner with Store Manager and/or stock team to develop and execute action plans for resolution.
  • Hold self and the merchandise team accountable for maintaining a customer focused environment when operating during business hours.
  • Proactively seek personal learning and development opportunities to build leadership skill set and enhance individual performance.

 

Omni-channel (if applicable):

  • Build Athlete loyalty through in-store experience, through the use of Athlete data capture (where applicable), endless aisle and SFS.

 

Qualifications: 

  • Minimum 12 months working in a sports/fashion customer & commercial focused retail environment with advanced merchandising experience and comprehensive product, retail & industry understanding as well as with first supervisor experiences
  • Strong retail merchandising and visual skills preferred
  • Intermediate numeracy
  • Intermediate literacy
  • Advanced listening and verbal Communication
  • Fluency in local language
  • No indications of disciplinary warnings in the last 6-12 months and/or the last two employers

Benefits & Perks

[EMEA, APAC, LATAM, & Canada: Edit the text to include country specific benefits verbiage]

  • Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
  • Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
  • Competitive 401(k) plan matching
  • Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
  • Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being

 

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. 

Skills

Visual merchandisingRetail operationsFloor set executionInventory managementLeadershipCommunicationNumeracyLiteracyStock replenishmentBrand standards maintenanceTeam supervisionCustomer experienceMarketing executionMarkdown optimizationProblem solving