Visual Merchandiser Oxford, England
Job description
WE ARE MORE THAN JUST A CLOTHING BRAND; WE ARE ON A MISSION TO TRANSFORM THE FUTURE OF FASHION
Are you looking for a company that pushes the boundaries and creates a community inclusive of everyone? A shared vision beyond only us?
If you answered yes, why not join us! This could be your first step in a new and exciting career at COS!
Although no two days are ever the same, there are some things that you can expect to be involved in as a Visual Merchandiser include
Offering customers a high level of service, through styling advice, product knowledge and store experience
Analyse selling information and take responsibility for the visual direction of the store
Installing window displays
Creating inspiring outfits and styling mannequins
Merchandising stock on the shop floor
Support the sales staff with store operations
Set the visual merchandising standard for the store and train other managers and staff
Being a COS brand ambassador and providing the best experience for our customers.
To work as a visual merchandiser/manager, you should have some previous visual merchandising experience plus the qualities below.
Approximately 1 year experience as a visual merchandiser or visual assistant- Good communication skills
- Customer focused & Good commercial abilities
- Self-motivated, adaptable & positive
- A genuine interest in others
- Open to learn about and sell our products
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Creative mindset & interest in keeping updated with the latest trends, competitors
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, weekends and evenings when required
Additional Information
About COS: Offering innovative design, elevated essentials and wardrobe icons, COS is a fashion brand for women and men rooted in contemporary culture. From the beginning, our design ethos has always put lasting style, quality and sustainability first. Today 92% of the materials in our collection are more sustainably sourced.
COS, alongside Arket, Monki, Weekday, Afound, & Other Stories and H&M is one of several unique brands that make up the H&M group. The H&M Group employs over 170,000 people in 74 markets across the globe, and we are the 2nd largest fashion company in the world. Since launching COS in 2007 we have opened more than 200 stores worldwide.
What we value most: Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are open-minded and curious, We dare to be different, We believe in constant improvement and We empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are. What we stand for. And how we act.
At COS we love welcoming new people and work hard to provide an environment where everyone feels appreciated and valued. We celebrate individual differences and recognise the contribution that all our colleagues make, regardless of their background.
When you join COS, you will be supported and encouraged by your team from your very first day. In addition to this you will also receive lots of fantastic benefits including
25% staff discount across all H&M Group brands
A generous clothing allowance
Annual health checks
Pension Scheme
Ready to apply? Click on the I’M INTERESTED link where you can upload your CV securely. Once we have received your application, we will keep you updated regularly about the status of your application. The two stages of a successful recruitment process will include a short telephone interview followed by an interview/group interview in the store. Should you require any adjustment to this process, please let the recruiter know who will be happy to discuss this.
