Visual Merchandiser - Mango (Sliema)

Visual Merchandiser

• Work location: MANGO, Sliema
• Working hours: Full-time

Status: Indefinite Contract

• Hudson Group is an international retailer and distributor primarily involved in the sport and fashion wear
• sectors. The Group’s head office is in Malta but is also present through offices in Italy, Greece, Cyprus,
• Morocco, Nigeria and Algeria.
• Though Hudson Holdings was founded in 2006, the Group’s roots reach as far back as 1987 when the first
• pair of NIKE was sold in Malta.
• Role purpose
• As the Visual Merchandiser for Mango your mission is to develop bespoke visual merchandising guidelines
• for our diverse concepts. Reporting to the Head of VM, you will be the driving force behind crafting
• immersive in-store experiences, ensuring brand priorities are seamlessly incorporated. From creating
• guidelines to training and development, you will lead the charge in elevating our retail environments.

The key duties and responsibilities of the role are as follows

• Implement and adapt central VM guidelines, ensuring alignment with brand DNA and local market

trends.

• Conduct regular store visit to assess visual consistency, product placement, and brand

representation.

• Collaborate closely with store managers and sales staff to ensure product knowledge aligns with

merchandising goals.

• Execute seasonal window displays, product launches, and promotional setups in line with brand

strategies.

• Analyze store layouts and customer flow to optimize product placement and enhance customer

experience.

• Optimize product placement and sell-through – use reports, customer feedback and competitor

analysis to adapt VM in support of business KPIs.

• Execute launches and promotions – ensure execution is in line with the marketing and commercial

calendar.

• Support in-store cross-selling opportunities – maintain themed displays and product groupings to

increase ATV and UPT.

• Collaborate with Buying, Supply Chain, and Operations teams – understand inventory deliveries and

translate commercial priorities into visual action points on the shop floor.

• Train store teams on visual execution – guide store staff on VM standards, product presentation,

and maintaining displays/fixtures with a commercial focus.

• Provide regular feedback & photo packs to the central VM team on local market trends, customer

behaviour, and product performance.

• Support new store openings, renovations, or special events as required.

Expectations

• Consistent application of central VM guidelines with creative local adaptations as needed.
• Effective communication with the central VM team and local retail management.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and adapting layouts based on customer insights.
• High attention to detail, ensuring each store reflects the brand’s premium positioning.
• Ability to work independently while aligning with broader brand objectives.

KPIs

• Stock Turnover: Increased sell-through rates for key marketing styles.
• Customer Conversion: Improved in-store foot traffic & sales conversion.
• Visual Maintenance: Frequency and quality of VM updates as per brand standards.
• Feedback Quality: Constructive insights shared with the central VM team.
• Photo packs: Grading system by Central VM to measure quality of merchandising.

Measuring Effectiveness

• Regular store audits and performance reviews.
• Monthly reporting to the central VM team on key insights and results.
• Customer feedback and market insights to refine merchandising strategies.
• Collaborative assessment of VM impact on sales and overall store performance.
• Mystery Shopper: Monitor feedback/results related to VM and layout, follow up on actions.
• Training Engagement: Track number of staff trained on VM standards
• Timing of Execution: Evaluate stores based on timely implementation of campaigns in line with

marketing/commercial calendar.

Qualifications & Skills

• 2+ years of experience in visual merchandising is a plus, ideally in a multi-brand or lifestyle retail

environment.

• Strong creative and commercial mindset, with an eye for design and detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in visual merchandising software and digital tools.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings and weekends as required.