VM Manager - Licensed Brands

This isn't your typical Visual Merchandising role. As our Visual Merchandising Manager - Licensed Brands, you'll help shape the visual direction of some of the world's most recognised sports and lifestyle brands, including Reebok, Champion, Superdry and others.

Working alongside senior leaders across Marketing, Retail, Planning and Product, you'll influence how our brands come to life across concept stores, outlet stores and key wholesale partners including Myer and David Jones.

This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, helping evolve the customer experience while driving commercial performance across a growing brand portfolio.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Develop and deliver the visual merchandising strategy across Reebok, Champion, Superdry and Ellesse
• Create seasonal product stories, mannequin styling, window concepts and merchandising direction
• Partner with senior leaders across Marketing, Planning, Retail and Product to bring campaigns to life in-store
• Lead model store set-ups and produce inspiring VM guidelines for stores across Australia and New Zealand
• Influence store layouts, fixtures and customer experience for new stores, refurbishments and concessions
• Drive consistent execution across concept, outlet and wholesale stores, including Myer and David Jones
• Analyse sales performance and customer trends to continually optimise merchandising decisions
• Coach and develop retail teams through training, feedback and best practice visual merchandising

ABOUT YOU

• 5+ years' Visual Merchandising leadership experience within fashion, apparel or sports retail
• Experience developing VM strategy as well as delivering exceptional in-store execution
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to use data to influence merchandising decisions
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across multiple functions
• Experience creating VM guidelines, seasonal presentations and visual communications
• Strong styling eye with a passion for fashion, retail and customer experience
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign, with SketchUp experience highly regarded
• Organised, proactive and confident managing multiple brands and priorities

JUST SOME PERKS WE OFFER

• Pet-friendly workspace – Yes, your furry friend can join you at work!
• Product allowance & Generous discounts – Up to 50% off top brands like Reebok, Superdry, and Elka Collective!
• Exclusive LK Group discounts – Treat yourself to savings at Daniel’s Donuts, Hommey, Snooze & more!
• Access to sample sales – Exclusive to Brand Collective team members only.
• Leave when it matters – Celebration leave, paid parental leave, volunteer leave.
• Novated leasing – Drive your dream car with ease.
• Loyalty rewards – We celebrate your milestones with generous service awards!
• Well-being matters – Corporate Discount on Health Cover, Free access to Mental Health Professionals through our Employee Assistance Program.

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

If you're passionate about creating inspiring retail experiences and want the opportunity to influence the visual direction of iconic global brands, we'd love to hear from you.

ABOUT BRAND COLLECTIVE

Brand Collective is one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear & sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300+ stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business and an extensive wholesale network. Our portfolio ranges from iconic heritage to timeless contemporary, from street culture to considered craftsmanship, and from private label to international luxury fashion brands. We bring brands to life!  

At Brand Collective our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We value diversity and inclusion in all forms, thus hire based on capability and performance. If you feel like your skills align with the role and company culture, apply today to bring brands to life!

Please note: at this time, Brand Collective are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role, and will not be liable for any unsolicited candidate profiles or associated fees. We encourage applicants to apply directly to this posting if they would like to be considered for this opportunity. The advertising of this role may close earlier than the listed date, and we encourage applicants to apply early.