Role & Responsibilities:

Position Definition (Key Purpose of the Position) :

The Manager, VM (VANS CHINA) is responsible for developing different guidelines to support retail store concepts (Stand-alone stores, Shop-in-shops, Outlets and Boutiques) and elevated retail store experience.

By understanding different store formats and working closely with Creative Team & Omni-channel Team, different sets of guidance should be set to achieve business needs, while maintaining VANS execution quality and satisfaction standard.

The individual who fulfils this role will be a part of visual merchandising team working with all functions in Vans Regional and Country organizations.

Key Result Areas:

• Create VM guidelines for Stand-alone stores & Shop-in-shop.

• Plan multi format VM guidelines with capacity calculations for fixture system and VM tools.

• Manage project timelines for different guidelines and development roll out schedule.

• Co-ordinate with vendors and RBE team, including design, prototyping, costing & usage guidelines.

• Update and maintain the VM online tools with newly developed VM guidelines.

• Consolidate feedback from stakeholders to further enhance the guideline content and scope.

• Leverage and integrate consumer insights to deliver effective consumer touchpoints and brand experiences.

• Manage and own VM budgets to maximize ROI and achieve financial plans. Track and monitor budget monthly with line manager to ensure compliance with company approved numbers.

 Competency Requirements:

Behavioral Competencies -

• Bachelor BS/BA degree in Visual Merchandising, Design, or related disciplines

• Strong project management skill

• Ability to adapt to changing business needs.

• High level of attention to detail

• Able to work under pressure with multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.

• Bold and creative thinking

• Good command of written and spoken English and Mandarin

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects at the same time.

Functional Competencies –

• CUSTOMER FOCUS: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs.

• CONTRIBUTING TO TEAM SUCCESS: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.

Experience

Minimum Relevant Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience in fashion industry, street fashion preferred

Minimum Supervisory Experience: 5 years of experience

Academic Qualifications

Minimum Degree Held: University Degree in marketing or communication.

Language Proficiency:

• Fluent in English, Chinese or any Asian Languages

Specific Working Conditions:

• Frequency of Travel: As required

R-20240812-0067

VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.