Head of Visual Merchandising
Location: London
Salary: Up to 95,000 per annum
The Role
We are seeking a commercially driven and creative Head of Visual Merchandising to lead visual merchandising strategy and execution across a multi-country European retail estate.
This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape the in-store customer experience, strengthen brand consistency and drive commercial performance. You will lead a team of two Regional Visual Merchandisers and one Visual Merchandising Coordinator, working closely with Marketing, Merchandising and Retail Operations to deliver impactful visual concepts across all store formats.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement seasonal and long-term visual merchandising strategies aligned with brand identity and commercial objectives.
- Lead store layouts, product presentation, window displays and promotional installations.
- Oversee visual merchandising for new store openings, refurbishments, shop-in-shop concepts and pop-ups.
- Ensure consistent execution of visual standards across European markets, adapting global guidelines to local requirements.
- Manage, coach and develop two Regional Visual Merchandisers and one Visual Merchandising Coordinator.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Merchandising and Retail Operations to support product launches, campaigns and trading priorities.
- Monitor KPIs, including sales, footfall and conversion, using insights to improve store layouts and visual performance.
- Manage visual merchandising budgets, fixtures, signage, graphics and project delivery.
- Drive best practice, effective communication and continuous improvement across the store network.
About You
- Significant visual merchandising experience within multi-site retail, ideally at Head of VM, Senior VM or Regional VM level.
- Proven experience leading teams and delivering visual merchandising strategies across multiple locations or markets.
- Strong understanding of store layouts, customer flow, product presentation and commercial retail performance.
- Experience managing budgets, projects and cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- A creative yet commercially focused mindset, with the ability to translate strategy into effective in-store execution.
The Opportunity
Join a growing international retail business in a senior leadership role where you can shape the customer experience, develop regional talent and drive visual merchandising excellence across Europe.
Salary: Up to 95,000 per annum Location: London