Position
Louis Vuitton Marbella is seeking a full time In Store Visual Merchandiser.
The successful profile will ensure the consistency, quality and sophistication of the VM for all product categories, with a business & commercial approach, while also being able to support the sales team if needed as a Client Advisor.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Interactions with Store staff and preparation of Product Zoning:
1. Collaborate with the Store Director/Manager and Product specialists on Business issues (Sales trends, new launches, new collections) and on VM issues (permanent and seasonal VM guidelines),
2. Elaborate the Stores Zonings for each product category (LG-Access, Shoes, RTW and W&J) in close collaboration with Product Specialists and the Store Managers, as well with Area & Regional VM if needed.
- Windows (~ 5 times a year):
3. Coordinate with Area VM and the local suppliers for the window and backlight installations,
4. Manage the window product change for every rotation (~every 2 weeks).
- Interior Merch Implementation / all product categories/ events:
5. Prepare in advance the product list of the new products to display,
6. Installation of products in the walls, on hangers or tables according to global guidelines and business strategies,
7. Implement VM concept for events happening in stores and support events and product actions accordingly.
- Control and feedback:
8. Take photos of each and every wall (or hangers / tables) for each Rotation and report to Country-Area VM,
9. Check sales performance and elaborate product zoning accordingly in collaboration with stores team and Country-Area VM,
10. Share with stores team all VM implementations, collect and share feedback
11. Share main directives with Client Advisors.
- Day to day VM maintenance check:
12. Check permanently the maintenance and environment to maintain the Retail standards,
13. Check that the lighting is always focused on products / Ensure products are shown according to LV standards (LG standards, Shoes standards, ironing, proper folding and mannequin set up for RTW… /Check quality of props and re-order when necessary, check the lighting and cleanness of the windows
14. Assure day to day product maintenance
Profile
REQUIRED PROFILE
15. Visual Merchandising background is essential with a ideal minimum of 3 years experience in a retail environment and in store, and preferably with an art/ fashion education background.
16. Very talented Visual Merchandiser who is driven by the VM dual mission (Brand image support vs strategic sales contribution),
17. Retail multi category Fashion Brands experience, including RTW ,
18. Has proven records of successfully reached objectives that supported the store business through VM implementation,
19. Used to work with product, both visual merchandising and styling wise, windows and in-store across all categories
20. Comfortable in leading & implementing window and product display strategy as per guidelines and yet to propose adaptations whennecessaryincooperationwithandtotheCountryVM&StoreManagement
21. Multi-task and organized, proactive, able to create his/her own plan and have the authority to lead the VM thinking & doing within the Store
22. Would be ambitious, tenacious, a key team player able to work as an individual.
23. Previous experience as a sales consultant
24. Fluent English & Spanish is required