Visual Merchandiser Executive

Job Summary:
The Visual Merchandiser Executive will be responsible for creating engaging and visually appealing displays, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines, and collaborating on promotional activities. This role demands creativity, a keen eye for fashion trends, and strong organizational skills to elevate the overall shopping experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Visual Merchandising Strategy & Execution

• Conduct regular store visits to ensure adherence to corporate VM standards.
• Oversee visual merchandising for downtown, outlet, and wholesale partner stores.
• Implement corporate visual merchandising strategies in coordination with the regional VM team.
• Train and guide direct-operated stores and wholesale partners on corporate VM guidelines.
• Analyze luxury fashion retail trends and competitor merchandising to optimize store presentations.
• Collaborate with the retail team, product specialists, and VM associates to execute seasonal launches, stock rotation, and window installations.
• Assess sell-through performance and adjust product placement accordingly.
• Participate in all VM-related discussions, setups, and changeovers.
• Review and submit seasonal VM Model Store reports and relevant photos to the regional VM team.
• Independently execute Model Store setups in direct-operated and wholesale partner stores.
• Manage the bi-weekly rotation of deliveries and color themes within direct-operated stores.
• Organize monthly rotation of deliveries and color themes for outlets and wholesale partners.
• Oversee bi-weekly mannequin updates based on new deliveries and themes.
• Ensure timely submission of VM seasonal reports and store documentation.
• Supervise the submission of monthly VM reports from wholesale partners.
• Support direct-operated stores in meeting sell-through targets set by the regional VM team.

VM Props & Logistics Management

• Oversee SAP processes related to VM, including VMP and seasonal window management.
• Coordinate the ordering and logistics of mannequins, hangers, and other VM props.
• Manage warehouse logistics, including inventory reports and local deliveries.
• Ensure accurate documentation, including invoices and packing lists, for all shipments.
• Adhere to local customs regulations and requirements for incoming shipments.
• Prepare all necessary shipment documentation.

VM Materials & In-Store Activation

• Handle the ordering and logistics of signage, posters, banners, and promotional materials.
• Coordinate VM material distribution within the local market.
• Support seasonal in-store activations and promotional events.

VM Scheduling & Coordination

• Develop and maintain a monthly VM schedule.
• Track and manage installation timelines.
• Assist with weekly in-store VM setups.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in visual merchandising, preferably in luxury fashion retail.
• Strong understanding of fashion trends and visual merchandising principles.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in SAP and other merchandising tools is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel for store visits and installations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in English is required.