Visual Merchandiser in London

Exciting opportunity to join our Flagship Store situated in Regent Street to be part of the Visual Merchandising team.

About us:

At the crossroads of fashion and sport, Lacoste liberates and creates movement.

Both universal and timeless, it crosses cultures, oceans and generations to inspire each and every person.

Two Lacoste items are sold every second in the world. As a global brand, our 8,500 team members are present in more than 100 countries, on all continents. We offer a wide range of jobs, from manufacturing to omnichannel distribution. We provide to our customers a complete range of products: apparel, footwear, leather goods, underwear, fragrances, eyewear and watches, all of them being developed with a unique savoir faire, in the most qualitative, responsible and ethical way.

Working at Lacoste is belonging to a community of talents on the move to build the future. We foster equal opportunities to gather promising people regardless of their differences.

Together we can make our crocodile always greater to have a meaningful impact: on the fashion industry and on society.

Lacoste is one of the inspiring brands driven by passionate people of the MF Brands Group, alongside Aigle, The Kooples, Gant, Tecnifibre (

Responsibilities

• Implement monthly window launches that are impactful, commercially driven and immaculate always, even throughout the sale period.
• Working in partnership with the store team and the Visual Merchandising Supervisor to help coordinate and execute monthly global Visual Merchandising model store.
• Implement window and in-store installations according to the company standards and timelines.
• Work closely with store management and Head Office teams to make the best visual and commercial decisions for the store whilst maintaining the global visual standards.
• Support with the set-up of events in store, or externally if required.
• Ensure the store is presented in an elevated and premium way by being detail-orientated, commercial and understanding the client experience, through the windows, special installations, product placement, etc.
• Work in a neat and tidy way, ensuring there is little to no disruption of the shop floor during trading hours, by building a close partnership with the store team and store BOH teams so that product is back-stocked appropriately.
• Thorough understanding of model store standards and communicating these concepts to the store team.
• Partner with the Store Manager, Operation Manager and other relevant team members to plan and implement floor moves.
• Assist with placing late product deliveries, replacing sold out items on the shop floor and help in removing or adding items to mannequins.
• Sound understanding of Operational VM standards and Health & Safety standards.

Desirable Criteria:

• Comprehensive understanding of Visual Merchandising, with experience gained preferably at a premium or luxury level
• Experience in coordinating and installing window installations
• Confident, with exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate and problem-solve
• Strong attention to detail and the passion to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Reward and Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive Commissions Scheme
• 28 days annual leave entitlement inclusive of bank holidays
• Up to 65% off Lacoste products
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Uniform Allowance

At Lacoste, we are committed to making equal opportunities a reality.

Inherited from our unique vision of fashion-sport, equal opportunities move us forward and our recruitment methods follow this commitment by focusing on skills and embracing all types of talents.

We commit to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where elegance goes beyond style and where each of us is given the chance to fulfil our greatest potential.