Visual Brand Co-Ordinators Job at Woolworths in Cape Town

Job Title: Country Road: Visual Brand Co-Ordinators
REF: CR/NdP/Country Road: Visual Brand Co-Ordinators/Cape Town/040214


AA/EE:     Not Applicable    
Contract     Permanent
Location:     Cape Town    
Available:     Immediately

Introduction

The Visual Brand Co-ordinator is responsible for ensuring the timely implementation and communication of VM direction across all lifestyles that it is both on brand and commercially responsive. The role must ensure that all VM direction is implemented to reflect brand standards, business needs and store profiles across all channels.
Minimum Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

    3 years in a similar capacity
    Strong fashion /style knowledge
    Previous retail experience / knowledge
    Excellent communication skills
    Excellent time management
    Strong business acumen
    Excellent written and verbal communication
    Planning and organising skills
    Creative development and input
    Basic understanding of construction / installation of props and fittings
    Ability to interpret design brief and adaptation
    Work within set budget

Job Specification
WINDOWS

    Coordinate and manage the design and implementation of window visual concepts in accordance with the relevant brand strategies and documentation.
    Plan and work to the company timetable in relation to deliveries and instore set ups, ensuring that all information is circulated prior to support business needs.
    Ensure effective communication back to H/O in a timely manner for any feedback
    Liaise with external suppliers in coordinating props and materials and dispatch
    Allocate materials to stores within the set time frames and budgets
    Assist window implementation during new Creative setups at store level
    Monitoring and coordinating activities within VM promotional calendar.
    Manage the general maintenance of Window Room
    Conduct Training of Window VM Concepts, mannequin styling, Brand Standards and Brand Seasonal Trends
    Working to the budget set

MERCHANDISING

    Collate all merchandising information to go to stores; monthly set-ups, stock schedules, styling notes, talking cards and promotional activity.
    Work closely with the Regional VM Manager’s to ensure direction provided within concession and retail stores is correctly interpreted and implemented in line with brand standards, store profile, layout and stock levels for Country Road Group in order to maximise sales
    Communicate directives and relevant updates in order to react to business needs in a timely manner.
    Work in conjunction with Regional VM managers to drive key merchandise initiatives to support growing the business
    Work with Regional VM Managers to discuss key floor layouts and plans for all seasonal launches.

PRODUCTION

    Ensure talking cards, Imagery and promotional collateral is delivered on time and to budget.
    Liaise with all suppliers on quality, delivery dates and dispatch requirements.
    Manage production requirements to deadlines.
    Consider OHASA implications for all installations of graphics.


How to Apply:

http://woolworths.pnet.co.za/index.php?s=advert_view&g=3910&x=1558730&i=2250&pop=1

Deadline: 02/02/2014