VM Specialist in Glasgow

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Hidden

Recruiter: River Island

Job Hours: Full-time

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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...

Discount -Generous 50% staff discount & uniform allowance so you can treat yourself to our latest products!

RI Rewards - Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway! On top of this you will also be entitled to a generous bonus scheme.

Island culture - Stores fitted with Kindness Cupboards to support Islanders with basic food & hygiene products if needed. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders!

Family Hub - Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment

Giver Island - Give as you earn scheme, a ‘Giver Island’ day each year and matched funding

Opportunities - Progression focus throughout Retail & Head Office. Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications

Pension - A contributory private pension scheme

Holiday - 28 days (UK) 30 days (ROI) paid holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays. Also the option to buy additional holiday for whatever the need!

We mentioned the discount, right?

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.