Visual Merchandising Lead, C&A North West Europe

The future looks like you

This year, C&A celebrates 185 years of fashion heritage. As one of Europe's most recognized fashion retailers, C&A is transforming its offline and online brand (as you've noticed, of course) and redefining the customer experience for a new generation of shoppers, while staying true to the customers who have made us who we are today.

One of the biggest C&A markets: Benelux & Germany is looking for a Senior VM Manager with a warm heart and a keen eye for commercial detail. Are you already getting excited at the thought that we welcome about 2 million customers every day in our stores across Europe? You and your dedicated team strive for the best shopping experience. Challenge accepted!?

Your responsibilities

• Lead the Visual Merchandising strategy and execution across four countries – Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
• Elevate the customer journey through inspiring and commercially focused VM concepts that strengthen brand perception and drive performance. You will receive the VM guidelines from our brand concept team.
• Get inspired and lead, coach and develop an international multi-layered team of VM leaders and specialists, creating a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with Commercial, Sales, Marketing and Country Leadership teams to translate business priorities into impactful customer experiences.
• Own VM budgets and investment decisions, balancing creativity, efficiency and business results.
• Play a leading role in store openings, refurbishments and ongoing store modernization projects, helping bring C&A's evolving brand vision to life.
• Act as a champion of best practice, ensuring consistency while adapting execution to local market needs.

What you bring

• Years of progressive experience in senior Visual Merchandising roles. You know what it's like to work with various types of stores & people and are used to working in an international fashion environment.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to inspire and align diverse teams across different countries.
• Strategic mindset combined with hands-on retail expertise and a passion for customer experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience translating customer insights into measurable business results.
• Business fluent in English (spoken and written), with high cultural awareness and adaptability.
• High willingness and flexibility to travel across the NWE region (approx. 40–50%).

What we offer

At C&A, you’ll have the scale to make a real impact, the visibility to influence change, and the freedom to leave your mark on a brand that everyone knows

• Hybrid working model
• Leasecar or mobility budget
• Variable annual sales bonus
• The opportunity to shape how our customers experience C&A – visually and emotionally
• Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy
• An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores
• A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture

C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can become their best self.
We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply.
Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply and help us build an inclusive community.