Job Openings at adidas Group

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION:

• Contribute to meeting or exceeding store sales and profit targets by:
• Ensuring the efficient and effective implementation of the global visual merchandising direction in assigned store.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communication:

• Cascade information given by Regional VM Manager to Store Manager and store staff through Training and meetings
• Participate in team meetings and team huddle to understand needs, delivery of stock and sales and retail KPI analysis in order to drive sales through VM
• Give feedback to the RBO on Stores’ needs after discussing with Store Manager

Merchandising Display:

• Ensure store complies with Global standards and guidelines to provide a pleasant shopping experience to all consumers
• Ensure all windows are presented to a high standards 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
• Ensure correct use and positioning of In-Store Communication Tools
• Dress in-store mannequins and place props correctly
• Apply and maintain Retail Standards
• Daily audit using adidas VM compliance Checklist
• Monthly submission on VM Compliance Tool including taking and uploading pictures into the system
• Update weekly the Space Management Tool floor plan and fixture allocation based on product presentation movement.
• Weekly analysis of Space Management Results with SM and draft common action plan
• Night shift: campaign change
• Lead store staff by example, organize their work time and tasks

In-store VM Training:

Train co-workers on:

• Global Visual Merchandising standards and guidelines, including folding techniques, different hanger types, size order and size curve, steaming and merchandise presentation standards as well as the use of size cubes and size stickers
• “Getting to know your stores” and wall configuration - Train the Trainer
• Enhancing consumer journey

VM Reporting:

• Keep up to date on competitor analysis as well as current and upcoming fashion trends across the store location area. Communicate information to Market VM Manager
• Identify and communicate store needs fixtures/ ISC to Market VM Manager
• Other duties as requested by SM/Market VM Manager

Equipment control:

• Returns and correctly stores unused equipment including fixtures, mannequins, props & graphic frames
• Manage fixtures with care to avoid damages
• Is familiar with health and safety issues
• Ensure there is a VM corner at BOH to keep all VM elements packed accordingly.

Customer service and operational tasks:

• Execute the Brand Customer Service standards to meet or exceed customers’ expectations
• Be a Brand Ambassador, consistently exhibiting the Brand Attitude and Values
• Use Seasonal Brand and product knowledge effectively during sales interactions
• Communicate product features and benefits and unique selling points clearly to address customers’ needs and strengthen their connection to the Brand
• Minimize loss in both, the stockroom and the sales floor
• Perform all store operations in a safe, effective and efficient manner
• Collaborate productively and respectfully with team members
• Complete all applicable training programs and effectively apply the learning on the job
• Seek coaching and learning opportunities to continually improve your performance

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Consumers
• Peers / Supervisor, VM Manager, Deputy Manager, Store Manager
• Regional VM

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Interest in fashion & sports desirable
• English-skills beneficial
• Organized and detailed oriented
• Is able to follow directives
• Good numeracy, literacy, verbal and written communication skills
• Self - motivated
• Work as a team
• Effective problem-solving abilities
• A good eye for style, coordination and attention to detail

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Matric Certification
• 2 - 3 years of visual merchandising experience  in a retail environment

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PURPOSE & IMPACT ON ORGANIZATION: 

• Contribute to meeting or exceeding store sales and profit targets by: 
• Ensuring the efficient and effective implementation of the global visual merchandising direction in assigned store.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communication: 

• Cascade information given by Market VM manager to SM and Store staff through Training and meetings.
• Participate in team meetings and team huddle to understand needs, delivery of stock and Sales and retail KPI analysis in order to drive sales through VM
• Give feedback to the RBO on Stores’ needs after discussing with SM. Merchandising Display:
• Ensure store complies with Global standards and guidelines to provide a pleasant shopping experience to all consumers
• Ensure all windows are presented to a high standards 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
• Ensure correct use and positioning of In-Store Communication Tools
• Dress in-store mannequins and place props correctly
• Apply and maintain Retail Standards
• Daily audit using adidas VM compliance Checklist
• Monthly submission on VM Compliance Tool including taking and uploading pictures into the system
• Update weekly the Space Management Tool floor plan and fixture allocation based on product presentation movement. Weekly analysis of Space Management Results with SM and draft common action plan
• Night shift: campaign change
• (Lead in-store VM team by example, organize their work time and tasks) In-store VM Training: Train co-workers on:
• Global Visual Merchandising standards and guidelines, including folding techniques, different hanger types, size order and size curve, steaming and merchandise presentation standards as well as the use of size cubes and size stickers
• “Getting to know your stores” and wall configuration - Train the Trainer
• Enhancing consumer journey

VM Reporting:

• Keep up to date on competitor analysis as well as current and upcoming fashion trends across the store location area. Communicate information to Market VM Manager
• Identify and communicate store needs fixtures/ ISC to Market VM Manager
• Other duties as requested by SM/Market VM Manager Equipment control:
• Returns and correctly stores unused equipment including fixtures, mannequins, props & graphic frames
• Manage fixtures with care to avoid damages 
• Is familiar with health and safety issues Customer service and operations tasks (part time VM Champion):
• Execute the Brand Customer Service standards to meet or exceed customers’ expectations
• Be a Brand Ambassador, consistently exhibiting the Brand Attitude and Values
• Use Seasonal Brand and product knowledge effectively during sales interactions
• Communicate product features and benefits and unique selling points clearly to address customers’ needs and strengthen their connection to the Brand
• Minimize loss in both, the stockroom and the sales floor
• Perform all store operations in a safe, effective and efficient manner
• Collaborate productively and respectfully with team members
• Complete all applicable training programs and effectively apply the learning on the job
• Seek coaching and learning opportunities to continually improve your performance

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Consumers
• Peers / Supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, CAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Interest in fashion & sports desirable
• English-skills beneficial
• Organized and detailed oriented
• Is able to follow directives
• Good numeracy, literacy, verbal and written communication skills
• Self - motivated Work as a team
• Effective problem-solving abilities
• A good eye for style, coordination and attention to detail

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school education
• Fluent in local language – verbal and written 
• ARP level 
• 1 year of visual merchandising experience is preferred

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PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION: 

• Assist management in day-to-day store maintenance while providing excellent service and observing and maintaining all store policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Ensures the highest level of adidas service is given to each customer.
• As needed, completes any regular sales transactions involving cash, credit, checks, etc.
• Involved indirectly with ticketing of products as well as checking paperwork against items received.
• Assists in product flow from stockroom to sales floor on a fill-in basis.
• Assists in the development of displays of merchandise or follow suggestions or schedules provided by the store management team.
• Attain proficiency with the point-of-sale system by acquiring system utilization skills. Ensure integrity is maintained through attention to policy and procedure.
• Uses selling techniques such as add on sales and describing technical information to customers to enhance salesmanship and reach store and position sales goals.
• Greets customers in the store and assists them in finding the right product. Occasionally, serves primarily as a Greeter at the front door during busy workdays.
• Maintaining general housekeeping standards (Including cleaning of the store)
• Safekeeping of Company assets
• Loss prevention, monitoring sales floor and reporting any suspicious activity and follow security procedures/ SLAP.
• Ensure they take part in in-store training or digital training provided by the company (Atticus/AREA) to ensure they have product knowledge and role best practice.
• Familiarize themselves with Power BI tools to have more understanding of store performance, best sellers / blackhole product.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• An absolute passion for retail & customer service
• Ability to use your initiative
• Clear and upbeat communication skills
• Flexibility- you can help during the week, during evenings and weekends too
• Previous fashion retail experience will be highly regarded but is not essential
• Adaptability, being able to handle various tasks and adapt to changing circumstances/situations

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL HAVE:

• The passion to work within a team to deliver great results.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high volume retail environment.
• Enthusiasm.
• A love for fashion and great confidence to style your customer with any look they want to create!

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Matric certificate 
• 0 - 1 years of retail experience

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PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION: 

• Assist management in day-to-day store maintenance while providing excellent service and observing and maintaining all store policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Ensures the highest level of adidas service is given to each customer.
• As needed, completes any regular sales transactions involving cash, credit, checks, etc.
• Involved indirectly with ticketing of products as well as checking paperwork against items received.
• Assists in product flow from stockroom to sales floor on a fill-in basis.
• Assists in the development of displays of merchandise or follow suggestions or schedules provided by the store management team.
• Attain proficiency with the point-of-sale system by acquiring system utilization skills. Ensure integrity is maintained through attention to policy and procedure.
• Uses selling techniques such as add on sales and describing technical information to customers to enhance salesmanship and reach store and position sales goals.
• Greets customers in the store and assists them in finding the right product. Occasionally, serves primarily as a Greeter at the front door during busy workdays.
• Maintaining general housekeeping standards (Including cleaning of the store)
• Safekeeping of Company assets
• Loss prevention, monitoring sales floor and reporting any suspicious activity and follow security procedures/ SLAP.
• Ensure they take part in in-store training or digital training provided by the company (Atticus/AREA) to ensure they have product knowledge and role best practice.
• Familiarize themselves with Power BI tools to have more understanding of store performance, best sellers / blackhole product.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• An absolute passion for retail & customer service
• Ability to use your initiative
• Clear and upbeat communication skills
• Flexibility- you can help during the week, during evenings and weekends too
• Previous fashion retail experience will be highly regarded but is not essential
• Adaptability, being able to handle various tasks and adapt to changing circumstances/situations

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL HAVE:

• The passion to work within a team to deliver great results.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high volume retail environment.
• Enthusiasm.
• A love for fashion and great confidence to style your customer with any look they want to create!

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Matric certificate 
• 0 - 1 years of retail experience