Visual Merchandiser Operations Coordinator

MAIN PURPOSEShopping for Rituals products should be a wellness experience in and of itself. An experience that awakens the senses, lifts customers up, and heightens the anticipation for the rituals our products contribute to. From applying make-up that conveys power woman in the morning, to unwinding with a lazy bath at night; when you join our Visual Merchandise Operation team, you become the main driver of that experience by designing, implementing and optimizing the Visual Merchandise for our shelf plans and promotion tables for Rituals stores and outlets worldwide. Are your visual merchandising skills up to that impactful challenge? Use your talent to create meaningful shopping experiences!YOUR ROLEAs Visual Merchandiser you are the visual conscience of our board, with whom you’ll liaise directly, e.g. by pitching inspiring and commercially viable Visual Merchandise plans for new Rituals products. We never run out of ideas, and we launch a dozen new products annually, so you need to think on your feet and make quick decisions, sometimes based on limited information. Which shelf plans work best for which retail stores? How do we translate our core values into meaningful in-store shopping rituals? And how do we ‘export’ best practices to different markets, such as the US, Hong Kong and the Middle East? Drive the in-store Rituals brand experience to the next level and delight customers around the globe! As Visual Merchandiser you are a (welcome) member of the Visual Merchandising team, and you report directly to the VM Operations Team Lead. Developing and advocating guidelines for retail stores and outlets is very much in scope, and that also goes for optimizing existing Visual Merchandise plans. You will:Maximize the impact of your shelf plansDesign, implement and improve visual product presentations for promotion tables and shelf plansAttune to our brand identity and a step ahead of evolving customer preferences. Align with key players, including our Retail teams, Concept & Development and Instore CommunicationBuild and maintain knowledge within store teams in visual merchandisingTest your plans in our own test-labYOUR INGREDIENTSYour main ingredient is a solid track record (2-4 years) in this fieldGood to know: the role calls for creativity but focuses on operational aspects.You contain strong traces of creativity that naturally swirl into commercially sound plansYou know how to work with InDesign, Photoshop, Powerpoint and Vectorworks. 3DMax would be a great plusYour visual DNA is in tune with the high standards of the Rituals brandYou have a strong affinity with retailAnd you tie everything together with strong English communication skillsA GUIDE WITH YOUR BENEFITSIf you feel good, our customers feel good. Therefore, as a Visual Merchandiser based on a 40-hour work week, you get:A salary that matches your knowledge and experience;MacBook and Iphone;Opportunities to continuously develop yourself by attending trainings and courses;20% discount on our products;The opportunity to combine working from the office with working from home;The opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, from running the Amsterdam Marathon to a company ski trip;Unlimited acces to the ‘Rijksmuseum’.Please make sure your portfolio is attached to your application.YOUR PATH TO A NEW CAREERGrow with us and apply for the position of Visual Merchandiser. In case of questions, please contact Peter our Talent Acquisition Lead at peter.swinkels@rituals.comWE ARE RITUALSAt Rituals a sense of purpose goes hand-in-hand with an entrepreneurial spirit. We care about the wellbeing of all colleagues as much as we care about the wellbeing of the planet. By taking good care of both and taking appropriate measures, we are moving closer to a more sustainable world. It is our passion to help you navigate a journey of personal wellbeing and growth. Contribute to our ambitions as Visual Merchandiser.“We are one of the most fast growing brands. And why? Because of our people.” - Raymond Cloosterman, CEO Rituals