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Summary

The sweeping innovations that we’re rolling out at M&S will define a new era of retail and we want you to help us introduce them to our customers. As a Visual Manager in-store, you can be a part of our journey as we transform our business on a record scale, by showing everyone how crafting the perfect customer experience can change M&S for good.

As a Visual Manager, demonstrating strong drive and vision is imperative. Having a real commercial instinct, a business transformation mentality, and a passion for high performance in everything you do is key. We are looking for accomplished retail superstars with experience in visual merchandising who are proven leaders with the ability to coach and develop teams to improve visual execution and inspiration throughout the store.

Key Capabilities

What’s in it for you

Being a part of M&S is exactly that – becoming a part and playing your part. We’re an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and always evolving business built on core values.

Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special…

• 20% Colleague discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food.

• A first-class welcome to M&S with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development. Having options to progress is something we’re proud of at M&S.

• Attractive annual bonus, based on company performance and personal objectives.

• 29 days holiday including bank holidays!

• Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices website. Including GymSave – that offers up to 25% off Gym Memberships and the option to become an M&S Shareholder using our ShareSave & ShareBuy Schemes

• Charity Volunteer Day – A paid day away from work to support your chosen charity.

• A very generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance

• Every colleague at M&S has access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support – this includes access to our 24/7 Virtual GP, PAM Assist to support you & your family & free access to the UnMind App as well as many other schemes

What you’ll do

Your key accountabilities will include

Accountable for 100% visual execution, planning, implementing and reviewing, while overseeing all launches, events and campaigns

Work alongside your team and wider Clothing & Home team to drive accurate execution of guidelines and VM processes

Following clear visual framework to plan and execute all daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly activity

Accountable for store space, layout and fixture placement, creating an inspirational and consistent customer journey

Deliver highest visual standards everyday of mannequins and styling, product handling, outfit building and windows, always with an up-to-date awareness of trends

Who you are

Your skills and experience will include

Current and previous visual merchandising experience and visual management experience with a Visual Portfolio demonstrating previous work

Strong external awareness of current fashion trends, competitors and new store openings/initiatives

In depth capability and expertise of all Visual skills including; ability to manage space, architecture and equipment handling.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead your direct reports to execute business guidelines in a timely and accurate manner

Expertise in creating and delivering exceptional customer journeys and experience

Everyone’s welcome

M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That’s why we’re revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact.

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