Visual Merchandiser - Mango (Sliema)

Visual Merchandiser    Work location: MANGO, Sliema Working hours: Full-time  Status: Indefinite Contract    Hudson Group is an international retailer and distributor primarily involved in the sport and fashion wear  sectors. The Group’s head office is in Malta but is also present through offices in Italy, Greece, Cyprus,  Morocco, Nigeria and Algeria.     Though Hudson Holdings was founded in 2006, the Group’s roots reach as far back as 1987 when the first  pair of NIKE was sold in Malta.    Role purpose  As the Visual Merchandiser for Mango your mission is to develop bespoke visual merchandising guidelines  for our diverse concepts. Reporting to the Head of VM, you will be the driving force behind crafting  immersive in-store experiences, ensuring brand priorities are seamlessly incorporated. From creating  guidelines to training and development, you will lead the charge in elevating our retail environments.    The key duties and responsibilities of the role are as follows:  • Implement and adapt central VM guidelines, ensuring alignment with brand DNA and local market  trends.  • Conduct regular store visit to assess visual consistency, product placement, and brand  representation.  • Collaborate closely with store managers and sales staff to ensure product knowledge aligns with  merchandising goals.  • Execute seasonal window displays, product launches, and promotional setups in line with brand  strategies.  • Analyze store layouts and customer flow to optimize product placement and enhance customer  experience.  • Optimize product placement and sell-through – use reports, customer feedback and competitor  analysis to adapt VM in support of business KPIs.  • Execute launches and promotions – ensure execution is in line with the marketing and commercial  calendar.  • Support in-store cross-selling opportunities – maintain themed displays and product groupings to  increase ATV and UPT.  • Collaborate with Buying, Supply Chain, and Operations teams – understand inventory deliveries and  translate commercial priorities into visual action points on the shop floor.  • Train store teams on visual execution – guide store staff on VM standards, product presentation,  and maintaining displays/fixtures with a commercial focus.  • Provide regular feedback & photo packs to the central VM team on local market trends, customer  behaviour, and product performance.  • Support new store openings, renovations, or special events as required.    Expectations:  • Consistent application of central VM guidelines with creative local adaptations as needed.  • Effective communication with the central VM team and local retail management.  • Proactive approach to problem-solving and adapting layouts based on customer insights.  • High attention to detail, ensuring each store reflects the brand’s premium positioning.  • Ability to work independently while aligning with broader brand objectives.    KPIs:  • Stock Turnover: Increased sell-through rates for key marketing styles.  • Customer Conversion: Improved in-store foot traffic & sales conversion.  • Visual Maintenance: Frequency and quality of VM updates as per brand standards.  • Feedback Quality: Constructive insights shared with the central VM team.  • Photo packs: Grading system by Central VM to measure quality of merchandising.    Measuring Effectiveness:  • Regular store audits and performance reviews.  • Monthly reporting to the central VM team on key insights and results.  • Customer feedback and market insights to refine merchandising strategies.  • Collaborative assessment of VM impact on sales and overall store performance.  • Mystery Shopper: Monitor feedback/results related to VM and layout, follow up on actions.  • Training Engagement: Track number of staff trained on VM standards  • Timing of Execution: Evaluate stores based on timely implementation of campaigns in line with  marketing/commercial calendar.    Qualifications & Skills:  • 2+ years of experience in visual merchandising is a plus, ideally in a multi-brand or lifestyle retail  environment.  • Strong creative and commercial mindset, with an eye for design and detail.  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.  • Proficiency in visual merchandising software and digital tools.  • Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings and weekends as required.