Company Description

H&M is a fashion brand that offers the latest styles and inspiration, from fashion pieces and unique designer collaborations to affordable wardrobe-essentials. Our business idea is fashion & quality at the best price in a sustainable way. Learn more about H&M here.

Job Description

This is a great opportunity for current Business Experts and for those who want to take their career to new heights. You will be working as a Business Expert to Strengthen our Store Visual Merchandising Components area which is under Store Components within the Consumer & Sales Unit at Business Tech.

About the Product Area – Store Visual Merchandising Components.

Store VM Component's objective is to deliver tech solutions that create efficient VM planning methods and processes, consuming and providing data as well as enabling our physical store colleagues to make data-informed commercial decisions. We do this through creating and building holistic strategies, fueled by tech and innovation enabled through our global network of tech talents, global functions, regional and sales market teams as well as our in-store colleagues. Today we have two main products within Store VM Components that you will be working closely with; VM Planning & Curation and Signs In Store.

Role Overview:

As a Business Expert within Store VM Components you will be the main bridge between business and tech. Therefore, we believe you should have good knowledge and experience of the operational tasks that take place in our store within the role as a Visual Merchandiser. You need to be able to multitask balancing operational and strategical strategies alongside day-to-day developments and questions. As well as the above you will work closely in the scrum team working with the agile methodologies. You will support and work alongside BT colleagues including software engineers, data architects, UX & UI designers as well as closely collaborating with Retail, Retail Tech, Value Streams and BU’s amongst other functions. Our main responsibility as a team is to create the most relevant, user-friendly tech solution for our colleagues. With all this in mind active communication, stakeholder management and prioritization are crucial to success in the role.

Responsibilities:

• Support with the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, taking into consideration the evolving landscape of user expectations.
• Champion the product vision, presenting it compellingly to stakeholders and internal/external audiences.
• Drive and support with business case creation and validation. Ensuring we have relevant tools implemented and set up to follow KPI’s validating the business cases and communicating results with stakeholders.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvements for our existing products and how we can make them even more efficient to meet the future needs of our stores.
• Supporting product development team with creating and developing product stories, backlog prioritization, UX & UI developments and product testing.
• Close collaboration with Retail, Retail Tech, Value Streams and BUs amongst other functions ensuring vision and products align within brand strategy, business and user needs.
• Researching and staying up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to Store VM Components to capture opportunities and recommend enhancements to our existing solutions.

Qualifications

Your mindset and skills

We believe you can navigate and build relationships up, down and across the organization, and manage expectations with stakeholders. That you can tackle strategy and day-to-day execution and have a roll up your sleeves attitude. Attention to detail is key and we believe you have great problem-solving skills. You are innovative, curious, have a willingness to learn and are a team player.

• Visual Merchandising, Business Development, Operations or Merchandising background.
• Project management, product management or business development experience or exposure.
• Ability to understand end to end strategies, roadmaps and KPI’s to support delivery and iteration of products.
• Capable of gathering, analyzing, understanding user and business needs and understanding the impact against product backlog and product team.
• Ability to clearly express the connections between larger business goals and small backlog items for team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable product enhancements.

Additional Information

Job Application

Ready to make your mark in the world of tech and fashion? If your experience, skills, and ambitions align with our values, we encourage you to apply for this exciting full-time opportunity latest by 7th June 2024. Simply attach your resume in ENGLISH – no need for a cover letter.

We're eagerly anticipating your application!

Diversity, Inclusion, and Innovation

At H&M Group, we're deeply committed to fostering a Diverse & Inclusive environment. We actively seek out qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, or age.

Our commitment to an inclusive workplace drives our dynamic and forward-thinking culture. Regardless of your background, origin, or preferences, your application is warmly welcomed. We value diverse perspectives and skills, and every applicant contributes to our vibrant, creative community. Join us and be part of the future we're building.

Our Offer

At H&M Group, you're not just joining a team – you're joining a value-driven culture and an expansive tech network. Enjoy perks like staff discount cards, flexible work arrangements, wellness benefits, parental support, and more. Here, you're encouraged to be yourself, experiment, and chart your own growth path. As you flourish, so do we, with opportunities to create tangible impacts and shape the future.