Cluster VM - Trends

Skills:
planogram, Visual Merchandising, Styling, Visual Standards, Creativity, Team Management, Vendor Negotiation, Interpersonal Skills,

Role Purpose

To manage store look in the Cluster by adhering to VM guidelines and Mockshop

Key Responsibilities

Finance

• Manage and allocate regional VM budgets
• Develop BOQ and keep track and manage VM asset for the zone
• VM to result in Increase in conversions and average ticket value
  
  

Customer

• Develop Vendor Base within specified financial norms
• Manage Vendor relationships
• Train and develop VM resources in the zone
• Have a complete understanding of regional festivals and flavor and initiate/Adapt VM in the stores accordingly.
  
  

Internal Business Process

• Identify VM initiatives for slow moving/ excess stock
• Liaise with HO Store Operations and Visual Merchandising team
• Adhere to VM guidelines and Mockshop
• Effective use and maintenance of VM equipment and display aids and in store communications/graphics
• Closure of layouts with change in season
• Execute major campaigns conceived at the HO
• Conceptualize independent initiatives relevant to customer needs
  
  

People/ Learning & Growth

• Identify and groom potential VM specialists in the store
• Keep abreast of trends in Visual Merchandising
  
  

Competencies

Functional Competencies

• Knowledge of Photoshop/Adobe/CAD, Store Layout and Fixtures
• Budgeting skills
• Product Knowledge
• Aesthetic Sense
• Innovation and creative
• Task Orientation
• Confidence and Decisiveness
  
  

Qualifications - Reputed Design Institute like NIFT, IIFT, NIFD, FDDI

Work Experience

5+ years experience in VM, store design and Planograming (Apparel)