Visual Merchandising Coordinator

Company Description About Skechers Join the thousands of Skechers innovators, advocates, and forces who are making an impact every day at Skechers, one of the biggest footwear brands in the world. Whether you love to connect with consumers on the retail floor or want to drive Skechers, an award-winning powerhouse, in a new direction, the Skechers team is the place to be. Job Description About the Visual Merchandising Coordinator role The role of the Visual Merchandising Coordinator is to make Skechers the most visible, accessible and recognizable brand to current / potential customers. This will be accomplished by implementing the highest standards of visual merchandising for each account and distribution channel, which will ultimately maximize Skechers sell-through in all accounts. Our Visual Merchandising Coordinator main duties and responsibilities will consist of but not limited to: * Develop & nurture relationships with all independent & department store managers, buyers & sales associates through ongoing & timely interaction. * Liaise with store managers when POP will be delivered to accounts & oversee the installation. * Creatively re-merchandise each account to effectively provide Skechers with the best product visibility. * Weekly visit national and key independent accounts, focusing on major cities across the UK. * Coordinate special POP orders for national accounts by working with the Trade Marketing team. * Create & update training presentations which will be used as a selling tool for accounts. * Conduct seminars to educate store management & sales associates on Skechers products & presentation. * Assist the marketing team at all trade shows, conference, press events and promotional events. * Working with key accounts to create promotional events to help drive sales and increase brand awareness throughout the year. * Liaising with vendors to develop POP Items. * Design and mock-up window and in-store displays for key accounts. Qualifications Core skills as a Visual & Marketing Assistant * Experience within Visual Merchandising is preferred * Experience within a retail environment is preferred * Full valid driving license * Project management skills and experience * Flexible approach * Confidently able to communicate and liaise at all levels * Adaptable to work at a fast pace with some changing priorities * Ability to multitask and prioritise * Visionary, creative with excellent communication skills * Strong attention to detail * Experience using Photoshop is preferred Additional Information What you'll get * Permanent Full-Time Position * Competitive Salary * 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) * Product discount * Group Personal Pension * Group Income Protection * Group Life Assurance * Long Service Award If this sounds like a role for you, please click to apply, and visit about.skechers.com/careers/ for more details on Skechers. Qualifications: Core skills as a Visual & Marketing Assistant Experience within Visual Merchandising is preferred Experience within a retail environment is preferred Full valid driving license Project management skills and experience Flexible approach Confidently able to communicate and liaise at all levels Adaptable to work at a fast pace with some changing priorities Ability to multitask and prioritise Visionary, creative with excellent communication skills Strong attention to detail Experience using Photoshop is preferred Responsibilities: About the Visual Merchandising Coordinator role The role of the Visual Merchandising Coordinator is to make Skechers the most visible, accessible and recognizable brand to current / potential customers. This will be accomplished by implementing the highest standards of visual merchandising for each account and distribution channel, which will ultimately maximize Skechers sell-through in all accounts. Our Visual Merchandising Coordinator main duties and responsibilities will consist of but not limited to: Develop & nurture relationships with all independent & department store managers, buyers & sales associates through ongoing & timely interaction. Liaise with store managers when POP will be delivered to accounts & oversee the installation. Creatively re-merchandise each account to effectively provide Skechers with the best product visibility. Weekly visit national and key independent accounts, focusing on major cities across the UK. Coordinate special POP orders for national accounts by working with the Trade Marketing team. Create & update training presentations which will be used as a selling tool for accounts. Conduct seminars to educate store management & sales associates on Skechers products & presentation. Assist the marketing team at all trade shows, conference, press events and promotional events. Working with key accounts to create promotional events to help drive sales and increase brand awareness throughout the year. Liaising with vendors to develop POP Items. Design and mock-up window and in-store displays for key ac