Assistant Manager Visual Excellence, North Country: China Department: GCA Consumer Experience - Visual Excellence & Training Director Reporting Line: Senior Manager Visual Excellence, North Indirect/Secondary Reporting Line: - Subsidiary/country: GCA Location: Beijing GSMS Grade: P1 Number of Personnel Managed: - Cost Center/Budget and/or Revenue Responsibility: - PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION: Support the execution and implementation of Visual Merchandising (VM) standards across stores. Ensure high-quality in-store execution, strong brand consistency, and effective support to drive business performance and consumer experience. Key Responsibilities: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">Execute VM principles and standards across assigned stores (multi-store coverage)</li> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">Implement daily VM directives in stores and ensure consistent execution quality</li> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">Support product zoning, mannequin styling, and ISC implementation in stores</li> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">Conduct regular store visits to assess execution quality, identify issues, and ensure timely correction and closure</li> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">Support new product launches and campaign execution to ensure timely and accurate VM setup</li> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">Act as the key contact for outsourced VM teams, including daily coordination, on-site guidance, and performance feedback</li> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">Provide on-site coaching and basic VM training to store staff to improve execution capability</li> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">Track and support VM-related data collection and reporting, ensuring clear and timely updates</li> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">Assist the Manager in implementing VM plans, campaigns, and store-related VM projects</li> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">Work closely with cross-functional teams (RM, ISC, Operations, Visual Direction, Customer VM team) to ensure smooth execution.</li> </ul> KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Internal: Visual Direction Retail Marketing / ISC Retail Operations Store Design Outsourced VM team External: Customer VM team Vendors KPI’s <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">VM execution quality and compliance</li> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">Store coverage and visit efficiency</li> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">Campaign and new launch execution timeliness</li> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">Store issue resolution and closure speed</li> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">Training delivery and support effectiveness</li> </ul> KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">Strong hands-on VM execution capability and in-store problem-solving skills</li> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">Good understanding of store layout, product presentation, and visual aesthetics</li> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">Basic analytical and reporting skills (Excel, PowerPoint)</li> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">Good communication and interpersonal skills</li> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and manage outsourced teams</li> <li style="line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">Strong execution mindset, attention to detail, and sense of responsibility</li> </ul> REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">Minimum 5 years’ visual merchandising experience in retail environment with sports brands or fashion retail brands</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising, Design, Retail, or related field</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">Fluent in Mandarin; basic English preferred</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">Experience in in-store execution and VM operations is a strong advantage</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:DengXian;text-indent:5.3333px">Experience working with outsourced teams or store operations is preferred</li> </ul>

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