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POSITION SUMMARY

Retail & VM Marketing Manager is required to support market level retail business and all wholesale channels. Drive strategies based by successfully integrating the global/regional & country level framework to achieve long term brand and business objectives. Performs cross-functional role, overseeing and managing the executions of the functions including Project Management, In-store marketing, Visual Merchandising. In charge of all store channels led by Mono & Multi Channels, this role is required to build the functional strategy, plan, and own the go-to-market execution, budget management & team management to drive sell thru & retail KPI. Enhance the shopping experience to build consumer brand loyalty to provide the best & premium retail experiences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. In-Store Marketing

• Build the retail strategy, seasonal & 365 plan and drive performance through the best service, experience & product presentation. In charge of Mono & Multi channels across whole marketplace.
• Providing comprehensive recommendations on how to create maximum impact at local retail.
• Maintain understanding of key accounts and drive the strategies that help the brand gain space productivity and support sell through of key initiatives with a constant focus on innovating the retail brand experience on the retail floor.

2. Visual Merchandising

• Accountable for visual presentation in mono & multi brand doors. Objectives are to achieve consistent retail brand presentation in markets, driving higher conversion rate, ATV, UPT and maximize sell through.
• Responsible for building the Key Account In-Store Visual Merchandising team, to provide training to Key Account In-Store VM and accountable to ensure the executions align with NB retail directions.
• Support new store opening setup and collaborating with marketing, commercial and merchandising teams to provide VM support in other projects, like trade show, sales meeting etc.

3. Store VM Training

• Accountable for elevating retail excellence by providing regular retail presentation hands-on training to key accounts and owned and operated channels. Enhance front line retail associates’ knowledge to help achieve brand and business goals.
• Continue to evolve the way of training to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of all training programs to a large group of front-line retail associate /retailers.

4. Team, Agency & Budget Management

• Lead the team of instore marketing & visual merchandising to in charge of the mono & multi channels marketing
• Closely work with retail agency for the seamless seasonal & 365 retail roll out & execution.
• Manage the budget effectively to enhance the productivity of retail planning & spending. 
• Strong requirements; multi projects & tasks management skills, strategic planning of resources, analytical skills

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS

• Bachelor’s degree and +10 years’ directly relevant work experience.
• Prior experience in athletics & sports, fashion retail industry strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in implementing in-store retail programs, policies, procedures and methodologies.
• Highly developed verbal and written English communication skills with ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives.
• Highly developed presentation and facilitation skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location: Seoul Anguk, Korea / Department: Marketing / Reports to: Korea Marketing Director

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