H&M is a fashion brand, offering the latest styles and inspiration for all — always. Customers will find everything from fashion pieces and unique designer collaborations to affordable wardrobe essentials, complete-the-look accessories and motivational workout wear. All seasons, all styles, all welcome! But H&M is more than just fashion. With price, quality and sustainability deeply rooted in its DNA, H&M is not only a possibility for everyone to explore their personal style, but it also offers a chance to create a more sustainable fashion future.

When you start a career with us, there’s no limit to where it can take you. We will trust you with great responsibility from the start, encourage an entrepreneurial spirit and reward a passionate mindset. Welcome to a dynamic workplace where you contribute by being yourself.

AS AREA VISUAL MERCHANDISER MANAGER TRAINEE:

Your responsibility involves supporting the Sales & Profit goals in your Area by setting a plan to deliver a Great Customer Experience in line with the country. Ensure your stores have Great Visual Teams by actively working with succession planning, talent and leadership development and structured performance management based on results, values and leadership.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Driving Sales & Profit: Through securing commercial actions to secure the Best Customer Experience in your stores.

Talent Management: Finding and encouraging potential visual talents for future growth.

Your to-do list includes:

• Being involved in the commercial strategy of your Area together with your Area Manager and Area Controller.Securing a consistently high visual level in your stores that is both inspirational and commercially competitive and is according to the guidelines.

• Securing the implementation of activities and campaigns in your stores.

• Being the technical reference for indoor and window presentation as well as styling in your Area.

• Visiting stores throughout your Area.

• Inspiring and educating your store teams on seasonal fashion information during kick off meetings and store visits.

• Supporting, coaching and developing potential visual talents.

• Working actively together with your Area HR with succession planning for all visual roles in the Area to secure a sustainable pipeline.

You are a sales driven, social, open and ambitious team player full of drive and optimism.

• Your personal qualities should also include:
• You demonstrate strong leadership skills
• A strong knowledge and interest in fashion and seasonal trends
• The ability to maintain focus and handle the pressure of a busy day
• The ability to organize, plan and priorities to maximize selling opportunities
• The ability to communicate in a clear and inspiring way
• A positive attitude and the will to learn and improve
• The ability to find simple and efficient solutions
• A good level in English both spoken and written

What we can offer  
At H&M we have a strong, value-driven culture characterized by believing in people, teamwork and an entrepreneurial spirit. You’ll be part of an important project at H&M with significant opportunities to influence and make a difference. You can be yourself and with the right mindset and ambition, you’ll find plenty of room to grow. We strive towards a diverse mix of people and welcome your application regardless of gender, age, gender expressions, sexual orientation, disabilities, religious beliefs, origin or background.  

Work location: Italy

If this sounds exciting to you, come join the journey and build the future with us!    

Attach the following documents to your application:  

• Your CV & a Cover Letter  

We are looking forward to hearing from you!