National Visual Merchandising Manager

About Sportsgirl 

Proudly Melbourne-born, The Sportsgirl brand and our iconic bold stripes have been part of contemporary Australian fashion culture since 1948. Weve created a vibrant community where creativity and self-expression thrive, and as a business, we are committed to providing inclusive fashion for all Australians. 

As part of The Sussan Group, were proud to be a Certified B Corporation™. This certification independently verifies that The Sussan Group meets high standards of performance, accountability, and transparency. Our commitment to sustainability and social impact benefits everyone—from our team to our customers, and our suppliers.

As a business, were committed to creating meaningful change, in measurable and transparent ways. By listening to and representing our community, we believe in the power of positivity, hope and kindness to create positive change in the world. The Sportsgirl team is here to champion our vibrant community called Generation Sportsgirl, every step of the way.

Our Opportunity

Our National Visual Merchandising Manager and a key member of Generation Sportsgirl, you will drive and deliver the data-informed and creative visual merchandising strategy across our Sportsgirl stores ensuring the Sportsgirl brand is consistently and accurately represented through visual merchandising, creating a world class customer experience in store. 

You will be responsible for driving sales and enhancing the customer experience through innovation and on-brand visual presentations effectively delivered by store teams with operational ease. 

Reporting directly to our Sportsgirl Managing Director, your creativity, influence and passion will be on display as you lead your VM team and work closely with internal head office and all store teams nationally. Your previous experience working within volume retail visual merchandising and demonstrated ability to conceptualise, design and construct in alignment with the brands creative vision and style will support your success in this integral role. 

Your day-to-day will include:

• Develop and implement the national VM strategy to achieve the brands vision, commercial goals, campaign objectives and core values

• Lead the end-to-end mock shop process from concept to execution

• Collaborate with the Sportsgirl Managing Director and senior team to ensure alignment with brands standards, timelines and strategic goals

• Lead and mentor the Sportsgirl national VM team

• VM execution and delivery; lead the delivery of in-store visuals and signage ensuring brand consistency

• Implement and optimise store layouts to maximise sales, adjusting plans to enhance traffic flow and address under performing areas

• Utilise sales and trade data to create targeted, data-driven VM initiatives

• Collaborate with Group Store Development team and MD on new store designs

To be successful in this role, you must have: 

• Associate Diploma in Visual Merchandising or equivalent

• Experience working within retail (fashion)

• Demonstrated experience working in volume visual merchandising roles 

• Proven leadership experience and demonstrated training, coaching and mentoring skills

• Proven experience in store development and design project delivery

• Strong business acumen and understanding of sales, budgets and performance metrics

• Experience in building relationships and strategic partnerships

• Your own transport and valid drivers licence

• Flexibility to be in-stores as required and travel interstate as required

Why work for Sportsgirl?

 Heres why you should choose a career at Sportsgirl:

• Join a Certified B Corporation and become a member of a dynamic and purpose-driven company.
• Opportunities for all team members to be involved in our impact initiatives, including Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
• Participate in our long-standing community partnership program with the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, headspace.
• Join a supportive team that values creativity, diversity and growth.

 We also offer some amazing benefits, including:

• Free onsite parking
• Generous team member product discount 
• Discounted private health insurance
• Great team member referral bonus
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career development opportunities 

If this opportunity aligns with your skills and aspirations, we would love to connect with you.

The Sussan Group is committed to supporting an inclusive recruitment process ensuring a fair recruitment experience. We celebrate diversity and advocate inclusion and are committed to building and fostering a diverse and accessible workplace and culture.

Please advise us if you need any necessary access requirements or adjustments throughout the recruitment process.