**Introduction**:
Thanks for considering embarking on a journey with Pillow Talk! We call it a journey because for many of our colleagues that's exactly what it's been. Whether you're interested in a horizontal or vertical career path, the opportunities at Pillow Talk are abundant - not even the sky is the limit.
By way of brief introduction, we are a well-established, on-trend home décor and linen retailer. From humble beginnings (some 45 years ago!), we've scaled to 63 stores across Australia and we're still growing! Our inspiration is drawn from the love and pursuit of comfort, and immersing this beautifully simple concept into the lives of our customers. Home really is where the heart is, and for those of you who join us that's just how you'll feel - at home!
**Description**:
Now is your opportunity to be part of the Pillow Talk Fabric, by joining us in this highly exciting National Retail Merchandising Manager role based at our enviable Darra Head Office. As the National Retail Merchandising Manager at Pillow Talk, you'll be responsible for the ambience and visual cohesion of our bricks-and-mortar retail store network. Developing a strong understanding of each Buyership's creative vision, you'll bring to life inspirational visual merchandising guides that emulate Pillow Talk's aesthetic, all whilst ensuring stores are arranged to maximise profits and product sell-through. Additionally, you'll lead, coach, and manage a team of Visual Merchandisers across Australia, ensuring they are performing to standard, engaged in their work and understand our commercial aims and creative vision.
A bit about you...
- Highly developed skills in the field of visual merchandising (and ideally homewares), with a passion for the changing landscape of colour and décor and architecture, and for researching and sharing this inspiration with the team they work with
- Demonstrated experience leading and inspiring a team of Visual Merchandisers
- Previous experience working with buyers, marketing, and other creative teams to successfully interpret and execute the creative vision
- Strong commercial retail acumen with experience in a promotionally driven environment
- An influencer who is highly personable, confident and with an outstanding ability to develop interpersonal relationships across the business
- A dynamic and pragmatic approach to complex solutions
- A role model who is hugely credible, with a high degree of integrity, and a relentless enthusiasm to get the best out of people
- Superb written and oral communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Highly developed organisational skills and time management
- Self-motivated individual with the ability to energise others
Why we think you should consider joining the Pillow Talk Tribe!
- Competitive salary, which is open to experience
- Fully maintained vehicle and fuel card
- 60% store discount after qualifying period - T&C;'s apply
- Free onsite parking
- Free access to onsite gym
- 100% Australian-owned and operated company
- One of the largest linen and homewares specialists in the country
- Opportunities for further learning and career growth
- Warm, friendly and supportive work environment
- Passionate and knowledgeable team
- On trend, high-quality products that make "selling" a true pleasure
- Family values and a culture of inclusivity and belonging
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every person who expresses interest in working for us.
Pillow Talk are dedicated to equal opportunities for all and we aim to ensure no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of, or is disadvantaged by, any conditions or requirements that aren't justifiable, therefore please do let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made ahead of your interview.