Manager VM Execution, Y-3 Purpose & Overall Relevance For The Organization <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 16.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;text-indent:4.0px">Deliver best-in-class visual merchandising knowledge and execution for Y-3 stores.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 16.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;text-indent:4.0px">Elevate visual merchandising and in-store communication standards to ensure consistency with global Y-3 brand direction, while reflecting local market needs and opportunities.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 16.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;text-indent:4.0px">Drive premium and elevated in-store presentation that supports brand desirability, enhances consumer experience, and contributes to achieving KPI’s and maximizing sales performance.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 16.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;text-indent:4.0px">Flawlessly execute visual merchandising directives and campaign launches, while making appropriate local adaptations in line with Y-3 brand standards.</li> </ul> Key Responsibilities <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;text-indent:10.0px">Implement visual merchandising principles and techniques in line with Y-3’s premium brand positioning.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;text-indent:10.0px">Elevate visual merchandising and in-store communication standards to ensure consistency, premium presentation, and alignment with global Y-3 guidelines.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;text-indent:10.0px">Drive in-store space productivity by tracking sales vs. space ratio and leveraging sales data to optimize product presentation and visual merchandising decisions.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;text-indent:10.0px">Analyze sales performance and consumer/product trends to identify VM improvement opportunities that can help drive sell-through and business results.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;text-indent:10.0px">Translate global Y-3 visual merchandising guidelines into effective local execution, and make minor market-relevant adjustments where needed while safeguarding overall brand consistency.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;text-indent:10.0px">Manage OVM execution</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;text-indent:10.0px">Collaborate closely with VM planning teams to support trade meeting setup.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;text-indent:10.0px">Collaborate closely with store operations and VM store opening teams to support new store opening setup.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;text-indent:10.0px">Collaborate closely with retail training teams to provide basic VM training content for both online and offline channels.</li> </ul> Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="color:#1d2d3e;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Good data sense, with the ability to interpret sales data and translate insights into actionable VM adjustments.</li> <li style="color:#1d2d3e;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong understanding of premium retail presentation and attention to detail.</li> <li style="color:#1d2d3e;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Good interpersonal communication skill</li> <li style="color:#1d2d3e;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Has strong organized, logic, strategic thinking</li> </ul> Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: <ul> <li style="color:#1d2d3e;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;text-align:left">At least 5 years visual merchandising experience with sports brands or fast-fashion brands</li> <li style="color:#1d2d3e;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;text-align:left">Able to execute in store set up independently</li> <li style="color:#1d2d3e;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;text-align:left">Bachelor’s degree or above</li> <li style="color:#1d2d3e;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;text-align:left">Proficient in MS application suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)</li> <li style="color:#1d2d3e;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;text-align:left">Fluent in English </li> </ul>

Manager Visual Excellence, Y3 (Shanghai, SH, CN) @ adidas

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