Country Road - Visual Merchandiser - Christchurch

As Australia’s favourite lifestyle brand, beloved around the world, Country Road deliver timeless Australian style that is designed for life and made to last.

The Visual Merchandiser is responsible for driving a world-class retail experience by delivering a high standard of visual merchandising in store, focused on commerciality, reflecting brand values, creative direction, and customer profile. This role ensures a consistent and engaging customer journey across all departments, working closely with the Store/Cluster Manager, retail team and support center visual merchandising team in executing the brand vision.

How You Will Contribute

• Plan all floor moves in conjunction with relevant store/department manager to maximise sale opportunities as well as maintaining brand standards
• Ensure that the commercial and visual needs of the business are balanced when implementing merchandising or displays
• Provide support to store teams to by assisting in their training and development needs in relation to visual merchandising.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and provide training on VM and brand standards where appropriate.
• Strong styling of mannequins in windows and focal areas and top of shelf displays are in line with VM direction at all times.
• Ensure merchandising decisions are related to business results at all times, ensuring a focus on merchandising for profit.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively both within a team and autonomously as required
• Actively maintain a safe place to work for team members and everyone who visits our store with a focus on promoting wellbeing
• Role model Country Road Group (CRG) cultural attributes, to create and consistently build a team experience that encourages learning, ownership and shared success

Capabilities We Value

• Previous experience within a comparable VM role both In-store and apparel based divisions
• A genuine desire to be part of the Country Road Group and alignment with our cultural attributes
• Demonstrates a passion for fashion with a professional personal presentation
• Strong leadership skills in delivering an exceptional customer and team experience
• Ability to manage budgets, interpreting financial reports and generating efficient rosters
• Experience managing the performance, productivity, training and development of a team
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships by delivering exceptional customer service

What We Offer

• Competitive Visual Merchandiser salary reflective of the scope of responsibilities
• An attractive roster designed to support work-life balance and sustainable leadership
• Generous annual product allowance of $1,400
• 40% discount across all Country Road Group brands
• Corporate partnerships to support your health and wellbeing
• 18 weeks paid parental leave program for eligible employees with return-to-work clothing allowance
• Access to internal career opportunities across our retail brands and Support Centre.
• Annual learning calendar and ongoing development to support your career growth

Who We Are

Country Road Group is one of Australia’s leading lifestyle brand houses, home to an iconic portfolio including Country Road, Trenery, Witchery, Mimco and Politix. United as One Team, we work collaboratively across our House of Brands to create exceptional product and meaningful experiences for our customers. We are Courageously Curious, exploring new ideas, perspectives and ways of working, and Driven by Purpose to make a positive impact—on our customers, our communities and each other. We’re proud to foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and has the opportunity to grow.

Recognised as a sustainability leader in Australian fashion, Country Road Group drives positive change through ambitious climate action, ethical sourcing, and responsible product innovation.

We encourage you to explore our Current Opportunities and we look forward to connecting with you!

Country Road Group acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present.

We’re committed to inclusion and accessibility. If we can support you with any adjustments at any stage, please let us know.