Visual Merchandising Assistant Manager

• Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years
• Contract Type: Limited contract

GENERAL ROLE

The role of VM Assistant Manager is to ensure the quality and maintain the consistency of visual merchandising across the Hermès boutiques. The position requires an ability to merge commercial and aesthetic concerns in the improvement of the boutique's appearance, the elevation of the client's shopping experience, and the development of strategic merchandising plans to further the growth of the boutique. He/she will work strategically with related stakeholders to execute visual merchandising initiatives to drive and maximize sales potential. The individual will deliver in-store visual merchandising support and training.

This is a contract-based position for 6 months. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Visual Merchandising

• Create and Execute VM for all professions, and creatively create cross-VM opportunities
• For busy trading periods to maintain the general environment of the stores where necessary
• Regularly roll-out seasonal merchandise in stores based on global VM Guidelines
• Implement the highest promotion for all Hermès boutiques by creativity and quality-oriented displays based on global guidelines
• Represent and conveys the company values and spirits into the stores
• Collaboration with merchandising team through selective display of products
• Work closely with other departments with the purpose of achieving good results
• Translate and prepare VM guidelines 

• Deliver VM Guidelines and perception changes through e-mail and on site

2. Training

• Train VM Ambassadors on VM guidelines to ensure seamless store operations 
• Prepare and translate VM training materials to support ongoing team development 
• Plans both regular and ad hoc training sessions, incorporating creative approaches for seasonal products and VM standards

3. POS

• Order handling and inventory management of visual tools for new and replenishment
• POP material development
• Store Project VM management _ PLV order, Zoning & VM plan

4. Other duties

• Assist in executing visual merchandising strategies for special events, including seasonal launches, press presentations and promotional activations, etc.

• Management of flower arrangements for stores

5. Reporting

• Provide regular report; in - store photographs, visual merchandising progress, best practices, challenges and needs for business strategy

• Submission of any VM reports or information as requested by the Region or Paris

REQUIREMENTS & CAPABILITIES

• 5-10 years of professional experience in visual merchandising 
• A strong track record of delivering good results
• Team player able to collaborate with positivity, open-minded.
• Effective time management skills
• Able to work flexible hours
• Strong visual eye for detail, style, color pallet and display composition
• Strong design sense and knowledge of materials is an advantage
• Strong organization and communication skills and the ability to work closely with employees at different levels
• Computer literacy, Microsoft Office & Graphic program (Photoshop, Illustrator etc.) skills, presentation skills
• Good spoken and written level of English