Visual Keyholder - Jefferson Valley

Job DescriptionOverall Job Summary:

Working at the heart of a fast-paced fashion business, a Visual Keyholder is responsible for creating an environment that inspires customers to explore their personal style. The role will support and guide the store team to deliver the most inspiring and exciting Customer Experience in line with the H&M. You will actively drive sales in the store and are responsible to implement the Visual Identity. The Visual Keyholder will always meet the expectations of customers and colleagues, as well as follow H&M procedures and standards.

This position reports to our Store Visual Manager (Based on volume). Your Day to Day

• Sales and profitThe Visual Keyholder will set the garment presentation on the Sales Floor & Windows according to the Commercial Handbook.

Together with the Department Manager, the Visual Keyholder will determine additional commercial opportunities in the store within the H&M brand guidelines. The role will execute floor moves based on those joint discussions.

Fashion KnowledgeEnsure you are up to date with current fashion trendsShare, inspire and educate the store team on seasonal trend information, upcoming campaigns, and brand standardsDirect Customer ServiceEnsure you meet customer expectations on direct service according to H&M standards.

Support the store to achieve an excellent customer experience.

Indirect Customer ServiceFollow up on the H&M Visual Identity through the implementation of the Commercial Handbook and secure well-styled mannequins in windows and in-store.

Create a clear red thread from windows to A-area with wearable buying suggestions.

Ensure high-quality garment presentation every day together with the store teamMaintain clear customer flow through fixture placement and navigation in line with H&M standardsLaunch and maintain all sales campaigns and activities on time and according to H&M standards.

Commercial RoutinesTogether with the Department Manager, follow up on store KPIs and initiate actions to reach store goals and budgetsAdapt the store planning according to store needs and budget from the Commercial planComplete and take action on the Best Brand portion of the Customer Audit Tool to maximize commercial opportunitiesVisual Store Operational RoutinesComplete the sample picking as well as execute the floor moves in a way that creates clear stories and wearable buying suggestionsComplete all sales floor and window morning routines daily before the store is openEnsure quantity and maintain the condition of all incoming visual props and marketing material with a sustainability mindset.

Keep visual room organized and safe.

Keep all Visual materials in the store current and share information with the team on seasonal changes.

Paint & maintain the windows as necessary. TEAMThe Visual Keyholder will support the Store team to enhance the customer and working experience in-store through coaching and Development. Together with the Store Management team, the Visual Keyholder will ensure that all legal requirements and H&M policies are fulfilled.

Training and DevelopmentEvaluate & develop the visual and commercial skills of the store team through regular visual training for all colleagues to support garment presentation in line with the Commercial HandbookMaintain overview, follow up, and give feedback while executing floor moves together with the store team.

Seek Visual Merchandiser potential for successionCommunication and Legal RequirementsEnsure that all communication in the windows and sales floor complies with local legislationBack of House RoutinesPerform all store routines, including the opening and closing of the store, by following all Company practices and proceduresWork with timekeeping and scheduling system including approving timesheetsMay be assigned overall store responsibility in absence of Store Manager or Department manager when opening and closing storeSecurityPromote employee and customer safetyResolve health & safety, legal, and security issuesAddress any loss prevention and safety issues that may occur while on duty and bring any escalated employee issues to the management teamFinancial AccountabilityNoneQualifications

WHAT YOU'LL DO

​ As a Visual Keyholder, you contribute to an inspiring, elevated, and consistent customer experience by implementing visual standards and commercial excellence. You will be responsible for executing the visual, commercial, and styling curation according to visual and commercial guidelines for the store. You will also use your trend and competitor awareness to provide colleagues with the correct information, coach, upskill, and develop the store team to contribute to a great customer experience​​Contribute to the total OMNI customer experience in your store by ensuring visual and commercial curation according to guidelinesOrganize and plan your workload according to store activation plan and adapt based on business needs in collaboration with Store Management and Area Visual ManagerLaunch and maintain the latest global campaigns and sale activities on time according to H&M Brand StandardsPerform sales report (KPIs) follow-up, identify and prioritize visual & commercial opportunities in collaboration with Store ManagementExecute the visual & commercial curation & styling for the store based on commercial calendar, allocation, store activation plan, and fashion trends according to mood boards and direction from the visual & commercial guidelinesSecure window & styling execution according to visual & commercial guidelines to create inspirational and commercial customer experiencesSecure a strong balance and the maintenance of price signs in windows and throughout the store following guidelines according to Global strategy and Sales Market requirementsIn collaboration with Facilities Management ensure all lighting is working correctly and up to date according to latest guidelines and store layoutMaintain and care for all display forms and interior material (fixtures & fittings) with sustainability in mindHolds additional operational responsibilities, such as opening and closing the store, managing the cash register, and ensuring the store's security protocols are followed 

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

​Collaborate with your Store Management team and Area Visual Manager for planning, prioritization, and business needsGive and receive feedback with your colleagues to learn, develop, and support each otherSupport Sales Market and Area teams with expansion (store projects) needsAct as a bridge between the team and management during non-visual tasks​​

WHO YOU ARE

​We are looking for people with…​Individuals with fashion interests and leadership skills who can apply their visual and commercial experience working in a dynamic environment to the roleExperience with being solution-focused to improve product presentation and commercial execution in storeGood knowledge of visual, commercial, and operational best practices, routines, and toolsKnow how to manage, follow-up, and act on selling equation and weekly sales reports And people who are…​To be a successful Visual Keyholder, you must be curious and creative; always looking for inspiration, proactive, solution-focused, flexible, with effective communication skills to achieve results cross-functionallyA leader who can motivate and guide a team, ensuring store standards are upheld and colleagues are supported in their rolesSkilled at providing exceptional customer service and resolving customer concerns with a solutions-oriented approachA collaborative team player who communicates effectively and fosters a positive, inclusive work environmentFlexible and adaptable, with the ability to balance operational and visual merchandising tasks while meeting deadlinesAvailability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays​

WHO WE ARE

​H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.​​We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. ​​

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

 ​ At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. ​We value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disabilityWe pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 yearsYou'll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleaguesWe are an inclusive company where you're encouraged to be yourself at workYou will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limitsWe believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance, wellness and family support programs, company match 401k, paid leave programs, and paid time off, including a community day to serve your local communityYou'll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at

H&M, & Other Stories, and COSAdditional InformationCompensation:

expected base salary range is $20.76

• $24.50 hourly

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EEOC Code:

SLS

Pay Status:

Non-Exempt, Hourly

• This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company's discretion.
• H&M, in good faith, has assessed this posted range of compensation as the accurate range for this role and location at the time of this posting.

H&M may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at https://hm.ethicspoint.com, and use Ask a Question.

Benefits:

We offer all our employees at H&M Group attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program

• HIP.

You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.

In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment type and countries.

We offer: 25% Staff Discount

• Medical, Pharmacy Vision and Dental Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation, Wellness, Holiday and Parental Pay
• 401K
• Commuter Benefits, Health and Dependent Care FSA.

Plus, additional Voluntary Benefits.

Inclusion & Diversity:

H&M is a part of H&M Group. At H&M Group, we're determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process. We strive to have a fair and equal process and therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter in your application as they often contain information that easily can trigger unintentional biases.

Company Description:

At H&M, our purpose is to liberate fashion for the many. We want to shape a new world in Fashion. A world with one ultimate goal: to unleash your self-expression. As an H&M colleague, you're encouraged to be yourself & more. You'll take on new responsibilities from day one, learn skills for life, and find new ways to make your big dreams come true. Our company is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we actively seek colleagues who share our commitment.