Full Time Visual Merchandising Specialist (38 hours), Tommy Hilfiger - Utrecht

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Be part of an iconic story. TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the world’s most recognized global lifestyle brands, confidently welcoming and inspiring consumers since 1985. Originally established in New York City and infused with the vibrant spirit of Americana, to create the modern uniform of accessible luxury. The TOMMY HILFIGER brands consist of TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS, complemented by a range of licensed product categories that extend the brand lifestyle across generations, geographies, activities and occasions. Tommy Hilfiger’s global marketing approach and communications strategy taps into culture through the world of F.A.M.E.S.: the people, organizations and ideas boldly driving the future of Fashion, Art, Music, Entertainment and Sport. Major global campaigns, sponsorship platforms, and disruptive activations with world-class athletes, musicians and entertainers bring a constant source of energy and inspiration to the brand. Immerse yourself in TOMMY HILFIGER here! ( YouTube , Instagram , TikTok ) Job Description With a history going back over 130 years, PVH has excelled at growing brands and businesses with rich American heritages, becoming one of the largest global apparel companies. We have over 30,000 associates operating in over 40 countries with over $8 billion in revenues. Tommy Hilfiger is one of the world’s leading designer lifestyle brands, internationally recognized for celebrating the essence of “classic American cool” style. Founded in 1985, Tommy Hilfiger was acquired by PVH Corp. in 2010. We engage consumers through 360° marketing campaigns, innovative events, exciting collaborations and brand partnerships, and work with some of the biggest names from the world of Fashion, Art, Music and Entertainment. Visual Merchandising Specialist About THE ROLE Our stores are the life and soul of our business. They act as our main touch points with our ever-evolving consumer base. As the world of retail evolves, we, as a business, believe that for all other parts of the chain to work, our stores must set the tone of what our two brands are all about. Irrespective of where our consumers eventually make a purchase, our stores, are always a window to our great brands. As a result, our locations are paramount, the first class experience must be a given and our in-store standards should never be questionable. To deliver this, we strive to hire the individuals who live and breathe the values of our business, who are obsessed with delivering great service to our customers and who truly believe that to remain relevant in today’s world, we must be nimble and adapt to change and evolution. The Visual Merchandising Specialist is responsible for maintaining a deep understanding of assigned product category or division. You will engage with customers by offering expert guidance and styling advice, ensuring they make informed decisions while upholding the luxury standards of the brand. Your contributions will also include supporting your colleagues by training and upskilling the team to enhance both individual and store-wide sales performance. Visual Merchandising Specialist About the Role Our stores are the life and soul of our business. They are where our brands come to life and where our customers experience Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein firsthand. As a Visual Merchandising Specialist, you will be the in-store expert for visual presentation, styling and merchandising standards. You will ensure our visual proposition is executed to the highest standard, creating an inspiring shopping experience that drives commercial performance and reflects our premium brand positioning. Working closely with the Store Management team and wider store associates, you will coach and support colleagues to maintain exceptional visual standards while remaining customer focused and commercially aware. Key Responsibilities 1. Visual Merchandising Act as the in-store expert for visual merchandising and styling. Deliver exceptional visual standards across all product categories, fixtures, mannequins and windows in line with global brand guidelines. Ensure the sales floor is visually inspiring, commercially relevant and maintained throughout the trading day. Execute seasonal launches, campaigns, model store updates and visual directives accurately and on time. Maintain product density, size integrity and presentation standards to maximise sales opportunities. 2. Commercial Performance Use commercial awareness and product knowledge to influence visual decisions that improve sales performance. Monitor best sellers, stock levels and customer shopping patterns, adapting visual presentation where appropriate. Work alongside the management team to identify opportunities to improve product placement and maximise commercial performance. Support stock replenishment to ensure displays remain full, impactful and customer ready. Use omnichannel tools and product knowledge to deliver an exceptional customer experience. 3. Customer Experience Deliver outstanding customer service whilst leading by example on the shop floor. Inspire customers through engaging styling advice and outfit building. Ensure visual presentation enhances the customer journey and supports an effortless shopping experience. Promote premium service standards while maintaining a highly commercial sales floor. 4. Team Collaboration & Capability Share visual merchandising knowledge and styling expertise with colleagues to build confidence and capability across the team. Support onboarding and coaching of new associates in visual standards and product presentation. Work collaboratively with the Store Management team and Field Visual Merchandising team to deliver brand initiatives. Act as a role model for store presentation, customer service and brand standards. Support stores with visual changes, launches and area initiatives where required. About You Previous retail experience within a premium or luxury environment. Demonstrable experience or a strong passion for visual merchandising, styling or fashion presentation. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to translate visual standards into sales performance. Excellent eye for detail with high standards of presentation. Confident communicator who enjoys coaching and sharing knowledge with others. Customer focused with strong styling and selling skills. Able to work at pace whilst maintaining exceptional standards. Adaptable, organised and solutions focused. Acts with purpose, integrity and ownership. Passionate about fashion, trends and delivering an inspiring brand experience. About WHAT WE OFFER At PVH, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking and dedicated associates who contribute their time and talents to help make our Company the success it is. That is why we are committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support our associates – both at home and at work. PVH Europe and our brands, TOMMY HILFIGER and CALVIN KLEIN, are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. We believe we are bettered by all forms of diversity, and take pride in working with top talent from every walk of life and corner of the world. In the spirit of inclusivity, qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. About PVH: We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+. One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here . PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.