Senior Manager Visual Merchandising

The Senior Manager of Visual Merchandising will drive forward the vision and implementation of all aspects of visual merchandising across the US and Canadian markets. This position will lead the development endtoend execution and coordination of merchandising needs across all points of sale inclusive of campaign animations instore displays popups events and graphics that enhance customer experience and drive brand loyalty. Working closely with crossfunctional teams this individual will ensure flawless execution and brand elevation across all retail touchpoints from concept development to implementation aligning visual merchandising efforts with overall brand and business goals. The Senior Manager Visual Merchandising will report into the Director Visual Merchandising & Store Design and lead a team of four.

Key Responsibilities:

Brand Elevation

• Lead the creation and implementation of visual merchandising strategies that elevate brand presence across all retail channels.
• Partner with Paris HQ team to bring to life North America merchandising concepts that reflect the brands values seasonal animations and product priorities adapted to the market.
• Support new door openings through visual merchandising presentation enhancements and launch implementation.
• Partner with marketing team to align visual presentations with campaign themes and key product launches.
• Lead Boutique merchandising planning and brand expression across key Flagships.

Retail Excellence:

• Drive consistency and excellence across visual standards ensuring all stores reflect the brands elevated image and aesthetic.
• Oversee team of visual merchandisers to ensure merchandising standards are upheld and executed at the highest level.
• Drive visual merchandising training to support bestinclass field execution
• Partner with the Field teams to understand store needs and adapt visual merchandising plans accordingly.
• Maintain Visual Merchandising standards and guidelines to support Field team.  

Animations & Events

• Lead vision & execution of visual merchandising initiatives across all brand touchpoints.   

• Manage the creation of instore graphics signage and promotional materials in line with brand guidelines.
• Ensure all graphic assets enhance the customer journey and enhance the brands storytelling effectively.
• Oversee the design and execution of graphics popup installations and other experiential elements to bring seasonal animations to life.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams on logistics and operational planning to ensure seamless execution.
• Develop and lead instore event merchandising that enhances customer engagement and drives memorable experiences.
• Oversee development production and strategic roll out of brand popups in key retail locations.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Oversee Assistant Manager Visual Merchandising and team of 3 visual merchandisers to execute flawlessly and consistently upon visual standards.
• Collaborate crossfunctionally with marketing training & events operations and PR teams to ensure strong alignment across visual merchandising execution.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors and partners to manage production and installation timelines and budgets.
• Manage and track project budgets. Maintain timely submission of PO requests and payments to consultants and vendors.
• Review redline and approve Vendor technical drawings.

Qualifications :

• 7 years of experience in visual merchandising preferably within the luxury or premium retail sector.
• Proven track record in driving brand elevation and retail excellence through innovative visual merchandising.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• autocad 2d experience a plus or a minimum ability to read construction drawings shop drawings
• sketchup 3d or equivalent experience a plus (would like to mandate but understand it might need to be taught)
• Excellent eye for design detail and quality with a deep understanding of brand aesthetics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team foster crossfunctional collaboration and drive a culture of excellence.

Key Competencies:

• Creative and strategic thinker with a passion for brand storytelling.
• Resultsoriented with a focus on flawless execution and retail excellence.
• Ability to thrive in a fastpaced dynamic environment.
• Multitasker with strong attention to detail and quality.
• Skilled at building relationships and driving crossfunctional collaboration.

Additional Information :

NOTE: This job description is intended to cover the core accountabilities of the position and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

LVMH Inc. uses the published salary range as a guideline to provide our employees with market competitive pay while allowing for flexibility to recognize and reward various levels of expertise performance and tenure.

While the published salary range is a good faith reflection of the targeted salary level for the position LVMH Inc. reserves the right to pay outside of the published range of $110000$130000. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime