JOB DETAILS

Visual Merchandising & Commercial Lead, Sales Market DE (m/f/d)

CompanyH&M Group
LocationHamburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 20, 2026
About The Company
Founded in 1947, H&M Group is a global design company with ~4,702 stores in 76 markets and 56 online markets. At H&M Group, we believe in making great design available to everyone. It’s essential in everything we do. Our family of brands and business ventures offer customers around the world a wealth of fashion, beauty, accessories and homeware, as well as modern menus with fresh and local produce at some of the brands’ in-store eateries. But design is so much more than just products; it’s about clever design processes, efficient product flows, creating experiences that enrich, and smart solutions that benefit all our customers. Sustainability is always at the core of our business. Not only because we like to do what’s right — but it’s also beneficial for our business. We will continue to push for change and lead the way towards a more inclusive and sustainable fashion future. Do you want to join us? We will trust you with great responsibility right from the start, reward a passionate mindset and encourage an entrepreneurial spirit. When you start a career with H&M Group, there’s no limit to where it can take you. H&M Group's Moderation Policy: Welcome to H&M Group’s official LinkedIn page. Ask questions, exchange ideas and meet members and employees from all over the world. This page is moderated daily and we always do our best to answer each one of you in a timely manner. Please remember to keep a friendly tone and in line with LinkedIn’s legal terms at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/user-agreement Comments and posts that contain foul language, are off-topic or unnecessarily rude will be deleted. We also encourage you to report any inappropriate content. We use an external tool to handle the comments on our page, so please note that your comments can be stored. For questions, please contact our team at info@hm.com.
About the Role

Job Description

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As VM & Commercial Lead you are the technical specialist ensuring that all commercial actions are optimized within the overall Brand direction and Sales market VM priorities, always securing an elevated, competitive and convenient customer experience within physical stores.

You will:

  • Act as the operational interface across commercial functions, aligning VM execution to the Commercial Plan through regular operational syncs and keeping the Visual Manager informed
  • Embed the VM perspective in weekly commercial planning, integrating VM priorities into market plans and the global VM direction, proposing practical solutions on workload, resources and timing to secure execution and drive salesmanship in stores
  • Lead market‑wide communication by briefing SM, Area and Store teams on weekly priorities, upcoming activities, commercial packages, seasonal focuses and in‑store communication, and by coordinating activation‑plan updates so Areas and Stores can adapt as needed.
  • Enable solution‑oriented VM teams, optimising visual and product presentation based on actual stock and store conditions while staying within the Brand Direction
  • Collaborate with Material Leads and cross‑functional partners to secure in‑store materials aligned with the Commercial Plan
  • Drive follow‑up and development in stores with SM VM teams and the HOVM, reviewing VM standards, identifying opportunities and supporting presentation strategies, guideline implementation, activation plans and product‑presentation priorities
  • Institutionalize standards, routines and upskilling in line with the SM VM Agenda, sharing the latest visual standards, seasonal and product‑presentation principles, customer‑group updates and display/material guidance with SM, Area and Store teams to secure visual and commercial excellence

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You’ll partner closely with the Visual Manager and other VM teams, working with Area and Store management through weekly commercial planning and regular operational syncs. You’ll collaborate cross‑functionally with Merchandising, Marketing and Store Operations, as well as Material Leads, to align activation plans, in‑store communication and materials to the Commercial Plan. You’ll stay close to the shopfloor through store visits, reviewing standards, sharing best practice and supporting teams to optimize product presentation based on stock and local conditions.

WHO YOU ARE

We are looking for people with…

  • About 3+ years in senior VM roles
  • Good knowledge about physical store identity, updated on latest visual strategies and commercial goals linked to assortment and customer groups
  • Proved track record in driving commercial impact and developing visual teams
  • Cross- collaboration effectively to achieve results
  • Fashion Industry / Visual Merchandising background
  • Visual Competences and latest VM Training 
  • AVM Training

And people who are…

  • Expert in prioritization, planning and preparation
  • Expert in Visual Merchandising and commercial competence, combining commercial know‑how, visual routines, workload and planning understanding and customer‑experience knowledge
  • Advanced in analytical ability, able to act on the selling equation, interpret weekly sales reports and link commercial KPIs to product‑presentation methods across different commercial activities
  • Advanced communicators who are effective, clear and influential across functions and levels

JOIN US

This is a full-time position, based in Berlin or Hamburg. If you think your experience, skills and ambitions fit this position, please send your CV in English as soon as possible, but no later than 27th of July 2026.

Due to data privacy policies, we only accept applications via our career page.

We look forward to receiving your application!

 

 

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.​​

 

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.​

 

*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.

Key Skills
Visual MerchandisingCommercial PlanningStakeholder ManagementRetail OperationsAnalytical AbilityKPI AnalysisTeam LeadershipProject PrioritizationCommunicationProduct PresentationStock OptimizationCross-functional Collaboration
Categories
RetailCreative & MediaManagement & LeadershipMarketingSales
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The role serves as the technical specialist ensuring commercial actions are optimized and aligned with brand direction to enhance the customer experience in physical stores. Key duties include leading market-wide VM communication, coordinating with cross-functional partners, and institutionalizing visual standards across store teams.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
105037
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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