Visual Merchandiser

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.   

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities. 

JOB PURPOSE

Supports execution of brand-enhancing visual presentations across Burberry stores in Japan, ensuring alignment with global standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with stores to manage all of activities based on the guideline with local technical or market specification to effectively attract customers
• Visit stores regularly and efficiently in order to support the sales increase
• Partner with Store Managers, Department Managers and the store staffs to effectively support current business trends with visual needs making sure key products are selected and well displayed
• Implement and ensure visual displays merchandising integrity leading up to, and during a business event (new launches, new collections)
• Build and maintain strong relationship with other functions such as Retail, Merchandising, and also store management
• Ongoing training of store staff in visual merchandising standards (such as permanent and seasonal visual merchandising guidelines)

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role within fashion retail industry
• Strong creative hand with ability to research and communicate key ideas to drive visual standards
• Ability to work across all levels of the business – drive commercial success
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interface regularly with internal and external personnel at all levels
• Native-level Japanese and advanced-level English (both written and spoken)
• Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft tools (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Posting Notes: Japan || Not Applicable || Tokyo || MARKETING & VISUAL MERCHANDISING || ASIA PACIFIC - VISUAL MERCHANDISING || n/a ||