VM Specialist

We’re a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions.

This is what a career at River Island is like. And this is where yours starts.

Department Retail Management Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location Glasgow Silverburn Workplace type Onsite

What We Are Looking For...

The VM Specialist role will implement company layout and visual merchandising standards across all divisions in line with the River Island brand identity. To maintain displays and dressings in both windows and internally. Utilise reports, knowledge of fashion trends, store profile and company tools to make commercial decisions

• To implement and maintain company layouts and visual merchandising to maintain windows and internal displays across all divisions in line with the River Island brand identity.
• To support Management in communicating and launching company initiatives and trials.
• Working with the Management team to implement layouts, front zones, visual merchandising, planograms, ways to wear, POS and signage.
• To maintain windows and internal product displays.
• To conduct daily walkthroughs, identifying areas that need VM attention.
• Be a step ahead with new ways to wear, fashion trends and competitor activity.
• Communicates clear and concise information to Management team, Market Leader and Visual Merchandising Business Partner on a regular basis discussing ideas and suggestions, workload, and priorities.
• Accountable for a safe working environment for self, colleagues, and customers by complying with all Health and Safety legislation and River Island procedures.
• Consistently achieve and drive results and being able to meet deadlines and business priorities
• Previous experience working within a similar retail environment with a passion for visual merchandising
• Experience in product handling and visual display
• Strong commercial awareness
• Confident at communicating at all levels within the business
• Works well under pressure and enjoy a challenge
• Lots of energy and enthusiasm
• Team player
• Strong organisational skills
• Loves RI as much as we do!

This Is For You...

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Keeping You Safe...

At River Island we are committed to the safeguarding of all of our employees regardless of age or job role. We will fulfil our obligation under the Prevent duty which seeks to stop extremism and extremist views from materialising in our business. We promote and encourage the belief in British Values- including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.