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Visual Merchandising & Showroom Assistant Manager - UK & DenmarkPaul Smith
27 days ago
  • LevelJunior
  • ProfessionsVisual Merchandiser, Planner, Administrator
  • TypeFull Time
  • LocationLondon, United Kingdom

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Description

Closing Date: 08-Dec-2024

Paul Smith is one of Britain’s leading independent design companies. We champion positivity, curiosity and creativity. These qualities underpin every Paul Smith design, whether it’s a shirt, a shop or a special collaboration. Reaffirming the values that Paul set down in 1970, ‘classic with a twist’ remains the guiding principle of the company. Happily positioned between high fashion and formalwear, while taking reference from both, Paul Smith has always been proud to stand apart.
Join our dynamic team as Visual Merchandising & Showroom Assistant Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping exceptional brand experiences through stunning and innovative visuals in all the UK/Danish Retail and Wholesale locations. If successful in this role you will work closely on the wholesale side of the business, to ensure we deliver exceptional after sales support across all locations.
This role requires that you submit an online link within the application form, to a colour portfolio containing work examples, this should be available for 4 weeks after the advert closing date.
The Role
  • Work closely with the VM Manager to ensure that visual merchandising in the UK and Danish retail/wholesale locations comply with the company guidelines.
  • Collaborate with the UK/Danish VM and sales team members and brand specialists. Leading, organising and delivering seasonal training.
  • Assist the VM Manager to create and run the monthly VM schedule for the wholesale side of the business and communicate this to wholesale accounts and the wider business when needed. 
  • Ensure retail shops and wholesale partners have complementary and supporting visual merchandising aids.
  • Maintain a close working relationship with the UK wholesale team and wholesale partners to ensure that the visual merchandising is commercial and relevant to the local demographic.
  • Assist the VM Manager with all new retail/wholesale shop openings/pop ups, refits, wholesale windows and general maintenance of department stores.
  • Ensure that the visual merchandising archive is updated weekly with images of all the shops visited by the team. 
  • Work with the wholesale Buyers & Merchandisers to ensure that all key products are displayed at the right time and commercially. 
  • Lead the organisation, preparation and completion of all matters relating to the London showrooms. Including seasonal selling set up & VIC, press days, and any other ad hoc or special events. 
  • Oversee the sourcing of components for the showrooms. Liaise with suppliers and contractors concerning deliveries, fixturing, painting and installations relating to the London showroom.
Your Skills and Experience 
  • Experience of working within visual merchandising in the Retail industry.
  • Able to work a global marketing plan and with seasonal buys.
  • Knowledge of executing VM to an exceptional standard.
  • Proficient in curating furniture, artwork, and decorative objects
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, good work and excel skills.
Who you are
  • Skilled in building strong internal and external relationships at all levels.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and remain calm under pressure.
  • Flexible and adaptable to take on additional responsibilities during busy periods.
  • Friendly, approachable, and helpful demeanor.
  • Creative problem-solver with the ability to think outside the box.
  • Strong planning, organizational, and prioritization skills.
  • Detail-oriented and highly proactive.
  • Effective collaborator across departments, meeting strict deadlines.
  • Keen spatial awareness and an eye for color, imagery, and art.
  • Proficient in photography with the ability to think creatively in dynamic situations.
What’s in it for you
  • A generous clothing allowance.
  • Discretionary discount on PSL goods.
  • Private health insurance with Vitality.
  • Flexi-time.
  • An annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus Bank Holidays (Pro Rata).
  • Cycle to work and travel loan schemes.
At Paul Smith, we celebrate and encourage applications from all walks of life into our growing workforce. We are committed to empowering people from any background, belief system, or ethnicity, offering an inclusive environment where talent is recognised and valued.

Skills Required

  • Visual Merchandising
  • Problem Solving
  • Planning

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