Visual Merchandising Team Leader

Location Newcastle upon Tyne
Discipline: Retail
Job type: Full Time
Salary: £12.92
Job ref: 009605
Published: about 10 hours ago

If you are looking to grow your career at the home of excellent hospitality and premium retail edits, you’ve come to the right place! We are looking for an experienced Visual Merchandiser to join us as a Team Leader in our Newcastle flagship store.

 

When you join Fenwick, you’ll receive:

  • 25% Colleague Discount (across most areas) 
  •  28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing by 1 day each year to a maximum of 33 days (pro rata for part time colleagues) 
  •  Birthday day - 1 additional day off in the month of your birthday 
  •  WeCare a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more. 
  •  ‘Perks*’ - a great way to get discounts, exclusive deals and cashback on a range of products and leisure activities. 
  •  Pension scheme

About the role

 

Our Visual Merchandising Team Leaders are brand ambassadors for Fenwick. You will lead a team of visual assistants and work alongside our VM Manager, executing our creative vision in the country’s third largest retail space.

 

You will live and breathe our values, working with passion and pride whilst being committed to championing our high standards. You will build and nurture strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the business and maintain high levels of communication in a dynamic and ever-changing environment.

 

What we are looking for in a candidate…

 

We look for warm and welcoming people, who are adaptable, courageous, innovative, and goal-orientated to join us on our exciting journey. As well as these key characteristics, this role also requires some specific skills and experience to succeed…

 

  • A proven track record working in Visual Merchandising (Essential)
  • Experience in a supervisory/lead role is desirable but not necessary
  • A keen interest in fashion, home and beauty brands
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships quickly
  • We would love to see a portfolio showcasing your creative talent should one be available

 

About Fenwick

Fenwick is rich with heritage and history and have been style pioneers since 1882 when our first store opened. We know luxury and are proud to remain the largest independent, family-owned group of department stores in the UK. We are on an exciting journey to exceed our customers' expectations, and we are always on the lookout for new talent to join us.

 

Our collaborative spirit unites a workforce of over 2,000 individuals across our stores, as well as in our support functions, encompassing Digital, Buying & Merchandising, IT, Finance, People, Customer Service teams, and our cherished restaurants and distribution centres.

 

Together, we form the beating heart of Fenwick, driving forward our vision for excellence and innovation. Join us as we pave the way toward an even brighter tomorrow, where tradition meets transformation!