Values & Innovation

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At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

 

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

 

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

 

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here. 

Purpose of Role

We are looking for a Visual Merchandiser to Manage the product presentation of our Brand Houses (Owned & Operated and partnered).

This role will lead the “Go to Market” process from a visual merchandising point of view, ensure a premium execution at retail and deliver the highest return on investment. Partner with the merchandising, marketing, and sales teams to deliver the vision of the “End in Mind” and ensure the Brand stories are coming to life in an impactful manner whilst being commercially successful. 

The role will also support Store Design and Development on the store opening process.
 

Your Impact Manage the VM process across Brand Houses from early concept to “Retail Theatre”. Work closely with the Merchandising, Marketing and Commerce teams to deliver the best product assortment that fits the perfect vision of the “end in mind” (Business right, Brand right).  Lead the development of EMEA Seasonal Directives.  Ensure in season standards and KPI’s are at the highest level.  Maintain the relationship with country teams / Partners.     Be the voice of VM in the space design and refits process:  Collaborate with store designers and project managers on the design, zoning of any new space or refit.  Ensure the consumer journey works in terms of capacity, storytelling and flow.      Balance “Brand” and “Commercial” moments.   Lead seasonal kick off strategy.  Lead floor set launch.  Collaborate with country VM’s while they plan the season.  Support the training of the store team to ensure standards will be met. Lead monthly reviews of KPI’s and photo reporting per spaces and ensure UA functions are set to follow up on actions. Training:   Plan and Lead, with EMEA VM Training Lead, training curriculums for Accounts.    Facilitate in person training.   Evaluate store execution to define future training needs. Manage and develop 1 direct report. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in art or fashion. 8+ years of field Visual Merchandising / Styling in a Premium Fashion Brand/ International Brand / Sport Brand. Fluent in English.  Can comfortably navigate across cultures and in a complex matrix. Presentation skills (Power point, Keynote).   The candidate must demonstrate a high capacity to adapt to changes, dealing with ambiguity, be an extraordinary team player, be a sponge when comes to trends or industry evolution. Workplace Location Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our  Amsterdam office. Return to Work Designation: Hybrid work, a minimum of 2 days in the office Travel: ~15% of the year  Relocation No relocation provided

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Benefits & Perks Paid “UA Give Back” Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community. Under Armour Merchandise Discounts Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being.  38 hour working week Hybrid work, a minimum of 2 days in the office 28 days holiday Teammate Resource groups e.g. Green Machine, Sustainability, LGBTQIA+, Women in Leading and Living, Balance for mental health and wellbeing etc. Human Performance Institute (Gym) on site Local Language course when moving from abroad Our Commitment to Diversity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.