This role exists to support deliver IRL VM; ensuring we show up consistently across our retail estate. They are responsible for supporting the centralized VM team ensure all our stores represent our Gymshark DNA to the highest standard.
This is a brand new role for the team, and will be the first field role in place to ensure all stores are cohesive and in line with the global VM strategy. This role will shape the future of VM across the world and will require experience in delivering training across multiple territories. This will be a hands-on role supporting and coaching the instore VM teams as well as aligning with the centralized VM team to deliver Brand vision.
This role will be the key link between the Retail, Wholesale and Franchise store VM teams and the global VM team so clear communication as well as commercial acumen will be essential.
The role will initially be UK based, with regular travel and may require international travel.
ACCOUNTABLE FOR:
- Delivering the success of Gymsharks VM strategy across our retail estate
- Coaching store VM teams to ensure all our stores represent our Gymshark DNA to the highest standard
- Identifying training needs across Retail, Wholesale and Franchise VM teams. Creating VM training collateral in line with brand strategy. Collaborating with the global Training team to roll out VM training
- Onboarding in-store VM leads to ensure they are set up for success as we expand globally
- Review a train the trainer process to ensure every VM team member at a new store opening is equipped with the training and coaching required to build visual success and a positive team experience
- Ensure consistent communication with in-store VM teams, weekly store visits and/or zoom calls as appropriate based on travel requirements
- Deliver a detailed weekly update with photographs to the global Senior VM Manager to ensure full transparency of each store status identifying success and areas of opportunity
- Hands-on VM to support teams with any areas of opportunity and development, with an agile mentality to get stuck in
- Building strong relationships with the Global teams to obtain accurate information on our shop fits, product ranges, POS strategy, styling principles etc
- Championing DEI and ensuring Gymshark IRL is accessible & appropriate for all
- Keeping self & the IRL team up to date on new innovations in the VM space & ways of working
- Encouraging a culture of belonging that everyone wants to be part of
At Gymshark we believe in the importance of investing in our employees through their physical, mental, and financial health along with being able to provide some fun and inclusive perks along the way.
🏖 34 days holidays (including Bank Holidays) + your birthday
💰 Employer pension contributions up to 7%
🏋️♀️ Contribution to a gym membership
🦈 50% Gymshark Discount
🥇 Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
🤒 Paid time off when you’re physically and mentally unwell
🧸 Very Generous Family Leave package – we support you extending your family
💰 Bonus potential
Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. We’re an equal opportunities employer, and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment, right from your application. We’re committed to finding reasonable adjustments* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. *If you’d like to request a reasonable adjustment please email
retailtalent@gymshark.com.
Estimated Salary range:
Our salary intelligence, powered by our AI algorithms, has calculated an estimated range for this position between $45,000 - $55,000 . Please note that the actual salary for this position may vary, as it is dependent on various factors including but not limited to experience, location, and market dynamics.
