Divisional Visual Manager Jobs Vacancy at Woolworths Ltd in South Africa

Job Title: Divisional Visual Manager (International): Marketing - Head Office



REF: PM/MS/Divisional Visual Manager (International): Marketing - Head Office/Western Cape/221112



Recruiter:     Woolworths (Pty) Ltd    
Updated on:     2012-11-22 10:09:48
Start Date:     2012-11-22    
End Date:     2012-12-17
AA/EE:     Applicable     Contract     Permanent
Location:     Western Cape    
Available:     ASAP
Category:     Retail    
Offer:     Market Related
Reporting To:     N/A    
Job Grade:     Middle Mgt & Specialists
Division:     Planning and Marketing    
Positions:     1

Introduction

To provide the International stores with VM that effectively executes the overall visual and business strategy.
Minimum Requirements

    Marketing/Project Management 3 year degree advantageous
    7 years relevant experience (large store)
    Visual flair
    High taste level
    Eye for detail
    Self starter
    Customer profile awareness
    Business acumen
    Analytical skills
    Fashion and lifestyle knowledge
    Spatial, dimensional and proportional orientation
    Colour distinction and co-ordination
    Ability to perform technical tasks
    Must be able to travel extensively


In accordance with Woolworths’ Employment Equity approach, preference will be given to candidates from designated groups
Job Specification
Implement VM concepts and campaigns in International stores.
Advise and sign off new VM plans per store.
Integrate with sales management and the International team to workshop new seasonal layouts and to ensure the effective co-ordination of international model stores.
Ensure correct implementation of décor and ticketing in all International stores, modify décor where necessary to ensure correct implementation and assist in distribution of recyclable décor and equipment.
Timeously present the overview of the season and launch details to the International team.
Ensure that all stores launch effectively in adherence to critical path.
Facilitate successful store openings by timeously ordering visual equipment with suppliers for all new stores, placing the right level of VM skill in stores and ensuring that an action plan is in place to execute VM in stores in line with the International Visual strategy.
Ensure effective VM implementation and manage brand identity during store openings and projects/new initiatives through effectively planning.
Advise the VM/Store Design team by providing timeous feedback to Head Office.
Attend International meetings to ensure effective communication in the team.
Develop, recruit, retain and lead a competent and motivated International Visual stores staff and management team.
Complete travel to manage and sign off the implementation of International model stores and to convey learnings/implementation issues of model stores to Head Office.

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