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 10 months.

 

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Visual Merchandising

Create and Execute VM for all professions, and creatively create cross-VM opportunitiesFor busy trading periods to maintain the general environment of the stores where necessaryRegularly roll-out seasonal merchandise in stores based on global VM GuidelinesImplement the highest promotion for all Hermès boutiques by creativity and quality-oriented displays based on global guidelinesRepresent and conveys the company values and spirits into the storesCollaboration with merchandising team through selective display of productsWork closely with other departments with the purpose of achieving good resultsTranslate 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 replenishmentPOP material developmentStore 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 (Job title will be finalized based on the selected candidate's experience)A strong track record of delivering good resultsTeam player able to collaborate with positivity, open-minded.Effective time management skillsAble to work flexible hoursStrong visual eye for detail, style, color pallet and display compositionStrong design sense and knowledge of materials is an advantageStrong organization and communication skills and the ability to work closely with employees at different levelsComputer literacy, Microsoft Office & Graphic program (Photoshop, Illustrator etc.) skills, presentation skillsGood spoken and written level of English