**WHO ARE WE**
Known best as the_ 'Undisputed King of Trainers'_, JD Sports reigns supreme as one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel.
Founded in 1981 in Greater Manchester UK, JD Group has achieved remarkable growth through rapid global expansion, now standing as the leading global sports fashion retailer. With over 3,400 stores worldwide, we strive to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of Sport, Music, and Fashion.
In 2017, JD Sports first launched within the Australian market and has since expanded to 60+ stores. We currently operate in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA & TAS, with plans for continued future growth
Our mission? To offer unparalleled service and style to all our consumers.
To bring this to life, we are offering access to the biggest brands and best products - and a memorable experience that will set us apart.
Working at JD Sports is a state of mind, an attitude, and a way of challenging the norm. We do not conform; we create our own path and are elite within our field.
**THE ROLE**
The National Visual Merchandising Manager leads the strategic direction and execution of visual merchandising across all retail locations. They drive brand consistency, commercial performance, and customer experience through innovative merchandising strategies while developing visual teams across multiple regions. They partner with key stakeholders to ensure excellence in visual standards nationwide.
Reporting to the Head of Retail, your duties will include (but not be limited to) the following:
- Develop and implement national visual merchandising strategies aligned with brand objectives to drive sales and enhance customer experience.
- Lead, train, and manage a team of State and Area Visual Merchandisers, ensuring consistent execution across all retail locations.
- Oversee the creation and installation of in-store displays, window installations, and floor layouts, maintaining brand consistency
- Monitor and analyse the effectiveness of visual displays, using sales data to refine strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as marketing, operations, project, and buying to integrate visual merchandising into promotional and seasonal campaigns
- Coordinate with the buying and inventory teams to ensure the right products are available for displays and campaigns
- Conduct in-store visual walkthroughs and provide actionable recommendations for improving displays and store layout.
**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**
- 5+ years in visual merchandising, including 2-3 years in a leadership role
- Solid retail operations background with understanding of how visual merchandising drives sales and shapes customer behavior
- Strong design sense and aesthetic eye, with practical experience in store layouts, color coordination, and merchandising techniques
- Track record of successfully managing multiple projects at once, such as national campaigns and major store initiatives
- Experience using sales data and customer insights to improve store displays and boost sales results
- Willing to travel regularly to different store locations to conduct audits, train teams, and ensure visual standards are consistently applied
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU**
- Opportunity to work for a growing international brand
- Attractive salary and quarterly bonus structure
- An opportunity to be an integral part of new store openings across ANZ
- Generous staff discounts across all brands
- L&D Programs and training to support your growth
- Access to the employee benefit assistance program
We are passionate about connecting with skilled and dynamic individuals who are invested in their development, so that together we can evolve our brand's success, alongside evolving your career.
JD values diversity and inclusion and champions a culture where everyone feels, valued, included, and celebrated.
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