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VISUAL MERCHANDISING COORDINATOR – PANERAI, NEW YORK
MAIN PURPOSE
The primary focus of the Visual Merchandising Coordinator is to gain and maintain visibility for the brand through visual merchandising.
The Visual Merchandising Coordinator will help bring the client in-store experience to a luxury level and will have significant understanding of overall business strategy to execute and implement visual plans in line with the brand image in Panerai Boutiques, Shop-in-Shops and Multi-brand stores.
This position is responsible for the coordination and implementation of visual merchandising and display functions, executing standards and guidelines, handling displays for creative windows or corner projects or special events, installation of seasonal themes, and training sales staff.
The role will also help support the Store Planning Manager as Panerai continues to expand the presence of shop-in-shop/corner locations and help ensure the proper functioning of all boutiques (currently 21 locations) and that boutiques are up to standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support VM Manager with merchandising Retail and Wholesale points of sale. Ensuring all PLV materials and decorations are up to date and up to brand’s standards
- Merchandising includes the decoration of windows, counters, backwalls, vitrines, light boxes within the SIS and multi-brand environment, as well as boutiques
- Assist with implementing Animations based on the brand guidelines but with an eye to the local physical space in the boutiques
- Elevate brand presence in-store by improving display presence or décor
- Assist accounts in the correct merchandising set-up based on product assortment and key initiatives
- Manage timely inventory, ordering, distribution, and implementation of core materials to accounts
- Track, organize and manage multiple warehouses’ inventory
- Communicate constantly with retail and wholesale accounts, NY office team, and HQ.
- Provide regular reports regarding status on visual implementation, areas for improvement, recommendations
- Collect and maintain photo + info databases
- Cultivate strong client relationships with multiple departments and clients. Communicate and educate account partners with regards to best merchandising practices
- Help VM Manager track and manage VM budget. Submit invoices through NSPO in a timely manner.
- Help Store Planning Manager with submitting and tracking capex invoices through NSPO
- Assist with vendor set up and invoice submittals through NSPO
- Plan with HQ, coordinate, source, and roll out all VM-related materials for new/renovation openings
- Assist with other projects as needed and provide marketing support for events.
JOB PROFILE
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in design or marketing field
Required Experience:
- Visual Merchandising experience
- Luxury goods experience preferred
- Store planning background helpful
Technical Skills / Abilities:
- Computer Proficient (MS Office)
- Technical programs including Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, InDesign a plus.
- SAP Experience preferred
Personal Skills:
- Attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills and very strong communication skills
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize.
- Multi-tasking is essential
- Self-starter, proactive
- Has the flexibility and ability to learn quickly
- Team player
- Customer-focused mindset
Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Expected Salary Range: $28.84/hr – $31.25/hr
Salary will be negotiated based on relevant skills and experience.