Store Visual Supervisor

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Company Description:

At H&M, our purpose is to liberate fashion for the many. We want to shape a new world in Fashion. A world with one ultimate goal: to unleash your self-expression. As an H&M colleague, you're encouraged to be yourself & more. You'll take on new responsibilities from day one, learn skills for life, and find new ways to make your big dreams come true.

Our commitment is to promote an atmosphere of inclusion and unity within our organization, attracting employees who align with this core value.

Effective communication skills are essential for Store Visual Supervisors to convey their ideas and collaborate with colleagues to achieve a cohesive store aesthetic

About the Role

In your capacity as a Store Visual Supervisor, you are instrumental in enhancing an inspiring, upscale, and consistent customer experience by enforcing visual standards and commercial excellence. Partnering with your store team, your trend acumen will be crucial in securing the implementation of visual and commercial strategies aligned with guidelines to actively bolster sales. Leading, coaching, and developing a competent Visual Merchandiser team through upskilling is vital in establishing a sustainable talent pipeline within your store.

A Day's Adventures

Employed by H&M, one can expect each day to present new challenges amidst a set of recurring responsibilities that typically include the following

Customer Sales & Profit relates to the earnings and financial benefits associated with customer sales

• Enhance the overall customer experience in your store by maintaining visual and commercial curation according to the established guidelines
• Demonstrating a favorable and professional representation of yourself and the H&M Brand in customer engagements is crucial
• Support the Store Manager, Area Visual Manager, and Store teams in setting, executing, and evaluating store visual and commercial targets
• Supervise your VM team in orchestrating, planning, and prioritizing workload as outlined in the store activation strategy, and adapting based on business needs in partnership with the Store Management team and Area Visual Manager
• Support the Store Management team and Area Visual Manager in implementing and finalizing the latest global campaigns and sales events on time, as outlined by H&M Brand Standards
• Support in caring for garments, overseeing stock levels, and providing insights on allocation strategies to Store Management and Area teams
• Conduct an assessment of sales data (KPIs) to monitor progress, identify, and rank visual and business prospects in collaboration with the Store Management team
• The aim is to increase customer satisfaction levels by implementing efficient strategies to reach sales targets, store objectives, budget limits, and follow-up actions in coordination with the Store Management team
• Assist the Store Management team in upholding operational routines, legal requirements, communication protocols, and best practices for OMNI services by ensuring consistency and efficiency in all areas of the store

Being in tune with the latest fashion influences and trends assists individuals in curating a wardrobe that reflects their style

• Stay engaged with the fashion scene by staying informed about trends, styles, brands, and influential voices.
• Provide guidance to your visual merchandising team on the importance of setting aside time for fashion and trend awareness. By focusing on understanding trend theory and creating mood boards for styling techniques, they can better anticipate customer needs and elevate the shopping experience

Team & Development

• Lead, motivate, and educate your store staff to stay informed about seasonal shifts, fashion trends, essential visual and business updates, effective in-store communication, and customer price understanding
• Encourage the development of visual and commercial skills for the VM and Store teams to ensure a premium quality of product display and commercial presentation as per guidelines
• Support & develop daily routines and best practices for your Store team to always ensure a consistent level of visual & commercial standard while maintaining customer service engagement
• Responsible for supervising the recruitment, orientation, performance assessment, upskilling, and development of employees and newcomers in collaboration with the Store Manager and Area Team
• Create a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages employees to reach their full potential and contribute to the success of your store
• Coordinate, offer, and conduct training in visual and commercial skills for yourself and your peers
• Confirms that Store teams finalize the Visual Competences & Commercial 4 All trainings according to the specific learning and development goals outlined for the respective regions and sales markets
• Back up Sales Market and Area teams by sourcing skilled individuals to support the expansion of store projects

Realizing visual and commercial concepts

• Overseeing the visual, commercial, and styling aspects involves planning and executing the store's visual displays, product presentation, and overall styling to align with the commercial calendar, merchandise distribution plan, store events, and trend analysis in line with visual and commercial directives
• Guide your visual merchandising team in adopting sound practices for sample picking, focusing on accurate stockroom management of garment quantities, accessories, and shoes to harmonize trend narratives with the creative and business directives
• Make sure your VM team prioritizes the adherence to visual and commercial guidelines when planning window presentations and styling to enhance the customer experience
• Ensure a consistent customer flow by maintaining the commercial layout and positioning fixtures thoughtfully to highlight trending products and create an immersive storytelling experience for shoppers
• Ensure the VM and Store team executes a strong balance and maintenance of price signs in windows and throughout the store following guidelines according to Global strategy and Sales Market requirements
• Collaborate with the Facilities Management team to ensure that all lighting is operational and directed to emphasize our products and window displays across the store
• Ensure the sustainable maintenance and care of all display forms and interior fixtures
• Work with the Area Visual Manager to uphold and update your store navigation to align with the most recent guidelines and layout of the store
• Verify that your store possesses ample stock for sales and promotional endeavors in accordance with local conventions
• Follow the local security protocols by maintaining cleanliness, order, and safety in both the sales floor and the storage area

Criteria to meet to become a Store Visual Supervisor

Who You Are

• Being a successful and motivating Visual Merchandiser Manager involves having a passion for fashion, a thirst for knowledge, and a knack for creativity while actively seeking inspiration.
• Relying on your vast visual and commercial experience, you have the capacity to proactively seek solutions and adapt flexibly to achieve results across different functions.
• Competencies acquired through employment as a Visual Merchandiser in a brick-and-mortar establishment
• Well-versed in team coaching and talent development, utilizing strong leadership skills to support individuals in upskilling and personal growth endeavors
• Using solution-focused tactics to refine product showcasing methods and optimize their commercial implementation within the retail space
• Strong grasp of retail management best practices, visual merchandising standards, and operational tools crucial for the success of a commercial enterprise
• Competency in dealing with, monitoring, and responding to the sales equation and weekly sales summaries is indispensable

Why You'll Love Working at H&M

• - Our commitment to diversity includes honoring backgrounds such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability
• Since our inception over 75 years ago, we have been guided by a set of seven values that reflect our commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation
• Discover networking opportunities and build community relationships with colleagues through our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs)
• At our company, employees are supported in expressing their true selves within the workplace
• Tap into a diverse worldwide talent network where there are no limits to professional advancement and aspirations
• We are dedicated to promoting your overall well-being by offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, wellness programs, support for families, a retirement plan with employer contributions, paid leave programs, and designated time off, including a community service day to engage with your local community
• The employee discount at H&M, & Other Stories, and COS provides a great opportunity to express your personal style

Additional Information

The estimated salary range for this position is $21.87 - $30.36 per hour

EEOC Code: SLS

Hourly Compensation: Non-Exempt Pay Status

This job posting articulates the primary duties and qualifications essential for the role but does not encompass all potential responsibilities. Additional tasks and prerequisites may be assigned based on the company's judgment.

In good faith, H&M has assessed and affirmed the validity of the stated compensation range for this role and location, with the understanding that the actual amount paid may vary based on candidate qualifications.

Our commitment lies in providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities applying for roles. Should you need support or adjustments during the application or interview procedures, please reach out to us via https://hm.ethicspoint.com and make use of the Ask a Question function.

Benefits:

We offer all our employees at H&M Group attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program - HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.

Aside from our global benefits, each local market offers a variety of competitive advantages and perks. It is essential to understand that these benefits may vary based on the specific employment type and country.

We offer: 25% Staff Discount - Medical, Pharmacy Vision and Dental Coverage - Employee Assistance Program - Vacation, Wellness, Holiday and Parental Pay - 401K - Commuter Benefits, Health and Dependent Care FSA. Plus, additional Voluntary Benefits.

Inclusion & Diversity:

H&M is a part of H&M Group. At H&M Group, we're determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.

As part of our dedication to a fair and equal opportunity process, please avoid attaching a cover letter to your application, as it may contain information that could unconsciously trigger biases.