Visual Merchandising Executive in England

This role contributes to delivering best-in-class Visual Merchandising (VM) standards across UK and ROI retail stores through effective planning, execution, and communication of VM direction. Working closely with cross-functional HQ teams and District/Store Management, the role ensures clear and consistent representation of the Clarks brand, driving commercial performance and enhancing consumer experience.

You will be responsible for creating all UK/ROI VM guidelines and briefs in alignment with regional objectives. The role supports both the strategic planning and hands-on execution of exceptional VM standards, ensuring consumer experience, segmentation, and integrated marketing communications are maximised across the physical retail estate. This is a field-based regional role, with an expectation of spending a minimum of three days per week in stores to support our stores across the UK, ROI & EMEA.

Key responsibilities include:

• Translating seasonal product strategies into clear, effective Seasonal VM Guidelines and briefs.
• Ensuring full store compliance with Clarks VM standards, delivering a consistent and premium brand experience for all consumers.
• Providing stakeholders with engaging, accessible tools and guidelines that educate and inspire store teams on Clarks’ brand, product, and VM standards.
• Leading, supporting, and inspiring VM Executives, ensuring consistent execution of VM briefs across the store estate.
• Planning, leading, and executing new fixtures/initiatives for stores across UK/EMEA.
• Overseeing the execution of windows and in-store activations to a high standard.
• Conducting store visits a minimum of three days per week, delivering actionable feedback, driving standards, and supporting retail teams.
• Completing monthly competitive reviews of the high street, documenting insights and sharing opportunities with the Channel Marketing team.
• Maintaining up-to-date awareness of the Clarks brand, customers, consumers, and competitor landscape.
• Collaborating closely and communicating consistently with internal stakeholders.
• Delivering seasonal product strategies through the creation of accurate, impactful product and VM guidelines.
• Ensuring all VM activity for the UK & ROI is launched on time and communicated effectively.
• Monthly submission of VM Compliance report, including taking and uploading pictures into the system.
• Conducting monthly competitive shops of the high street and generating ideas to help drive footfall and sales.
• Partnering with extended marketing teams to provide detailed briefs for Retail POS requirements.
• Utilising key business reports to make commercial decisions and spot themes to drive performance.

About you:

• 5-8 years of experience in Visual Merchandising/Presentation or marketing, preferably with a leading fashion specialty retailer or Brand.
• 3-5 years of Retail Management Experience, including multi-store capacity.
• Exceptional Visual Standards with the ability to interpret Brand Direction.
• Previous experience managing, leading and developing performance objectives, and career development plans.
• Proficient in MS Office and Creative Suites preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Approximately 80% travel time; overnight stays required.
• Must reside in a centralized location within the Region.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working options.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative culture.

This document describes the general nature and level of work only. It is not designed to cover an exhaustive list of all skills, activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities may be added at any time.