A leader in the Australian fashion industry, APG & Co designs and manages Sportscraft, SABA and JAG. APG & Co. has curated, grown and evolved these brands to be at the forefront of Australian fashion. We celebrate our history while allowing our brands to express themselves in contemporary, relevant and authentic ways.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Visual Merchandiser based in the QLD region.
In this role, you’ll support SABA freestanding stores and David Jones locations across the QLD region, bringing our brand to life through creative and impactful visual merchandising. This is a casual position offering 20â25 hours per week.
About the Role
Reporting to the Retail Brand Manager, this position is responsible for completing daily and weekly in store merchandising updates within required timeframes, identify and communicate merchandising priorities to managers and develop and inspire a team of passionate and energetic sales ambassadors in all areas of visual merchandising.
Responsibilities
Visual Merchandising
- Ensure visual merchandising, housekeeping and store presentation in line with brand standards and VM direction
- Housekeeping standards in line with checklists and audits and engaging
- Ensure all allocated stores receive a weekly merchandising visit as per your agreed schedule
- Stores merchandised in accordance with National VM standards as detailed in VM Manual and Bulletins
Customer Experience
- Deliver premium Customer Experience by ensuring all stores are merchandised to reflect National direction and VMB.
- Ensure all stores are merchandised prior to store events, visits and promotional activities.
- VM in all stores are in line with company standards and agreed timelines.
Learning and Development
- Provide on-site coaching of VM techniques as part of daily store visits.
- Assist State VM Manager in fortnightly retail team
- Implementation of VM standards by Retail team members in accordance with National VM guidelines.
Stock Management
- Management of stock received and stock sent (including transfers) to minimise shrinkage
- Loss prevention/theft awareness
- Plan and conduct efficient stock-take as per company guidelines and procedures
- Identify primary position for stock placement and ensure space utilisation is in line with brand directive.
- Store audit reports from SSM confirm VM guidelines in place in all store locations.
Policies and Procedures
- All policies and procedures updated on the intranet are read, understood and communicated to team
- All Company Policies and Procedures adhered to by all
Relationships
- Establish productive working relationships with key management team members internally and externally such as; David Jones, Myer and Centre Management
- Work with Retail/VM team to maximise sales
- Productive relationships demonstrated
WHS
- Take reasonable care for your own and others health and safety; cooperate by ensuring a safe workplace and notify of any WHS concerns
- Comply with APG & Co WH&S Policy and Procedures in all store locations
- Conduct/Attend refresher training when required
- Compliant with WH&S Policy and Procedures
- WH&S training and refreshers conducted/completed
About You
- At least 1-2 years’ experience in fashion retail visual merchandising
- Demonstrated experience, training and qualifications in visual merchandising
- Strong attention to detail
- The ability to prioritise tasks and expectations
- An obvious love for fashion and a strong sense of personal style and presentation
- Flexible and innovative approach in reacting positively to changing work demands
Where do I sign?
As part of the APG family you'll enjoy plenty of exciting rewards and benefits.
- 50% discount on all brands
- 20% discount on David Jones products
- Up to $3000 clothing allowance per year
- Monthly & seasonal bonus potential
- An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Paid Parental Leave
- Recognition and Service awards
- Employee Referral Program
- APG Academy â a structured training and development program to grow your career
Style your career in a new direction â apply now and join our talented team.
