Are you a visual merchandiser looking for a new challenge? Do you want to work for a brand that will invest in you and your career? Do you enjoy the challenge of creating visually inspiring yet commercial displays?
If you answered yes - we would love to hear from you...
Here at COS we are recruiting a Visual merchandiser for our Basel store.
About COS COS is a fashion brand for women and men who want timeless, modern, functional and considered design. Offering reinvented classics and wardrobe essentials, we create pieces that are made to last beyond the season. Since launching in 2007 we have opened stores in over 40 countries worldwide, all in carefully considered locations, applying a design concept that preserves the buildings’ original features whilst creating a modern, contemporary space.
About the roleAlthough every day will be different, some of the things that you will do regularly include: • Offering customers a high level of service; starting conversations and helping them build great outfits• Analyse selling information and taking responsibility for the visual direction of the store • Installing window displays• Creating amazing outfits and styling mannequins • Merchandising new stock and rotating the existing collection to keep the store looking fresh and exciting • Support the sales staff with store operations • Provide the visual direction to all store staff and management • Set the visual merchandising standard for the store and train others • Being a COS brand ambassador and providing the best experience for our customers.
Why choose us? When you first join COS we will give you a full training plan. In addition to this you will also receive lots of other fantastic benefits* including;• 38,5 hours week• 5 weeks holiday• 13 salaries a year• HIP H&M incentive program• 25 % staff discount• Up to CHF 880 Clothing allowance per year• Yearly gift voucher• Health bonus• Insurance for sick leave payments• 4 weeks payed paternity leave/16 weeks payed maternity leave and 4 additional weeks after 5 years of employment for maternity or adoption without regard on civil status for one parent• Pension increase• Bonus after 10 years of employment• Job sharing possibilities• External consulting by Movis for personal and private issuesThe H&M group reserves the right to amend or discontinue any of these benefits without notice.
Our cultureOver the last 10 years we have carefully built a culture where our people are supported, inspired and encouraged to be the best they can. Our brand is creative, forward thinking and modern; choosing longevity over passing trends. We set the bar high at COS; we are committed to recruiting great people, offering an environment where talent is recognised and valued. We believe that a diverse workforce plays an important role in the success of COS. We celebrate individual differences and appreciate the contribution that all our colleagues make.
About youTo work as a visual merchandiser, you should have some previous experience plus the qualities below. • Experience as a visual merchandiser or visual assistant • Good German and English language skills • Good communication skills• Customer focused• Self-motivated & positive• Adaptable• A genuine interest in others• Open to learn about and sell our products• Excellent planning and organisational skills• Creative mindset & interest in keeping updated with the latest trends, competitors • Good commercial abilities• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, weekends and evenings when requiredApply
