Visual Merchandising Manager

Overview
Country Visual Merchandising (VM) Manager at Dior drives brand image bycreating compelling, high-end in-store displays, window installations, andproduct arrangements that align with global guidelines. They ensure consistencyacross product categories, manage floor sets, and support business strategy throughluxury presentation.

Job responsibilities

Visual Merchandising Implementation

- Conceptualize, implement & adapt visual display guidelines in accordance with Central and Zone’s guidelines and specify to market needs
- Collaborate with retail to factor in business needs into the visual display and at the same time ensure there’s elevation of image and desirability reflected in the store VM
- Evaluate and elevate country VM teams' performance and work quality to ensure the results meet the standards of the brand and in accordance with VM guidelines
- Lead and set visual displays standards for window projects, key-events, keystore opening setups, renovations, and product launches in collaboration with Merchandising & Retail team
- Oversee in-store merchandising & window display to ensure accordance with Central and Zone’s directives and standards
- Oversee and optimize VM props usage and maintenance

Team Management and Development

- Identifying employees with VM strengths within the network
- Train and facilitate orientation of new Visual Leaders
- Set visual expectations, and proactively manage performance against expectations
- Coach, train, motivate and develop visual team members to the best of their abilities to support strong succession planning

Operational Management

- Budget and Expense management according to Global &Regional directions and strategy
- VM materials purchasing and inventory management through quality, time and cost control
- Vendor management by regular bidding (minimum half a year), provide technical guidelines, monitor production quality and execution in the store and the event projects.

- Build VM database including photo reports, store data, OPEX data, VM props inventory data.

Profile

- At least 8 years of relevant work experience in luxury retail environment and with regional exposure
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills with high sensitivity towards fashion and trends

- Analytical mindset with commercial creativity to drive sales
- Strong computer skills - High proficiency in Adobe applications & MS office
- Excellent organization, planning & problem-solving skills
- Positive, self-initiative, a team player & willing to learn
- Highly adaptable and flexible to accept new ideas and procedures
- Ability to multi-task and work with tight timeline