Job no: 500117

Work type: Part Time

Store/Office: VM

Categories: Visual Merchandising, Visual Merchandising

The Company

Operating since 1976 and with over 180 stores across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore (and growing!), Bed Bath N’ Table is a true Australian owned business success story.

We are proud of our unique, privately owned business model and therefore we seek passionate individuals that are keen to contribute to growing our Company!

The Positions

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Clearance Visual Merchandising Planner to join our Visual Merchandising team based at our Head Office in Hawthorn!

Our Visual Merchandising Planner plays a key role in delivering innovative and well planned VM strategies for all of our stores. They partner with the National VM Coordinator, State & Regional Manager/s ensure all stores are set correctly & trained in all aspects of Visual Merchandising.

Position Responsibilities:

Develop & plan National Visual Merchandising (VM) Guidelines and merchandising presentation updates
Develop product presentation standards
Plan, research & develop merchandising ideas & strategies to achieve sales budgets
regularly meet with buyers & product planners to discuss seasonal looks , product information , expectations and deliveries
research product features and benefits to deliver merchandising solutions to maximize sales
research new interior trends
plan merchandising changes in accordance with promotions & events
work closely with the regional VMs to ensure guidelines and merchandising updates are actioned & maintain high at standards
assemble and print merchandising weekly merchandising update documents to communicate merchandising direction & standards to all stores
Attend weekly management sales meetings to analyze the performance of products
Regularly visit stores to review product presentation & other retail competitors
Ensure stores and/or departments align with marketing editorial calendar to drive appropriate marketing messages to the customer
Maintain a strong understanding of available tools and apply effective approaches to tasks and initiatives
Support regional teams on all aspects of visual merchandising related to allocated departments
Review department sales to develop supporting signage & liase with product planners to ensure the signage supports the promotions
Train, coach, and support regional vms & stores teams to achieve goals and become brand ambassadors that uphold critical standards
Proactively collaborate with regional teams to ensure visual merchandising goals are being achieved, including scheduling walk through to communicate store observations, issues/opportunities and provide a strategy for improvement
The Perfect Profile

We are proud of our unique, privately owned business model and we are therefore looking for a candidate that has a passion and a strong understanding of how a family run business operates.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels and across all departments.

We are also looking for a candidate that is enthusiastic, experienced and energetic with a natural flare for Interior design/styling. You will show initiative and creativity in solving problems and have the capability to build strong working relationships with our store teams and our regional managers.

To be successful in this role, a qualification in Visual Merchandising and/or Interior Design is essential and a genuine interest in homewares.

This role also requires a high level of proficiency in Photoshop/Indesign or similar and with Microsoft Office Suite.

This role is based at our Head Office in Hawthorn however; applicants must have their own vehicle and a current driver's licence as there will be regular travel to stores. Some interstate travel maybe required.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Visual Merchandising or equivalent.
Dedication to delivering exceptional aesthetic results with an awareness and interest of consumer trends
Attention to detail and excellent communication both written and verbal
Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills in order to balance conflicting priorities
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to problem solve and to to display solution focused thinking
Resourceful, creative and driven
Why apply?

At Bed Bath N’ Table, we are one big family. In addition to a friendly and supportive team environment, we can provide you with a competitive remuneration package and great product discount, a growing, positive and challenging work environment, and an opportunity to make a real impact in the ongoing success and direction of the business.

Please submit your resume and covering letter by clicking on the link below.