Area Visual Merchandising Manager, Hawaii

The Team:

The Visual Merchandising team supports the Hermès of Paris US network by enhancing the in-store client experience through targeted and strategic display of merchandise collections, while also optimizing sales.

This position will report to the Director - Visual Merchandising, West, and will work collaboratively with the boutique teams to support the client experience in a fast-paced, luxury environment.

Additionally, the Visual Merchandising team are partners in Retail and Communications driven activities, lending their expertise to elevate and evolve the brand identity.

The Opportunity:

As the Area Visual Merchandising Manager, Hawaii, you will be responsible for the quality and consistency of visual merchandising at the Waikiki and Ala Moana Boutiques.

This position requires extensive in-store merchandising and an ability to merge commercial and aesthetic concerns through the improvement of in-store appearance; interpreting Group guidelines to enhance the store atmosphere, the client experience, and business goals.

About the Role:


* Maintain and elevate visual displays across the 2 Hawaii Boutiques, managing a consistent and equal schedule between locations.


* Partner with store teams, Store Directors, Regional VP, Regional VM Manager, and Corporate partners to address sales challenges and formulate strategies, leveraging visual display to action them.


* Educate store teams and métier specialists on VM standards and seasonal métier guidelines.


* Order and maintain appropriate levels of display props, meant to enhance visual presentation.


* Provide regular, qualitative feedback and images to Corporate VM department and International VM department as needed.


* Support quarterly window installations among the 2 locations; working with Windows Manager and installation vendors, providing visual merchandising support to animate and enhance window installations.


* Travel to support other regions as needed.


* Assist with new store openings and renovations as needed.


* Adhere to and manage T&E budget and expenses.


* Seasonal travel to Paris to provide visual feedback to Store Directors during the buying process, communicating opportunities to enhance and evolve VM through the buys.


* All other duties assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibility:


* NO

Budget Responsibility:


* NO

Decision Making Responsibility:


* YES
+ Local visual display planning and actioning as relates to US VM department and International VM department objectives.
+ On-site judgement calls and problem-solving during window installations, as needed.
+ Guide the decision-making process regarding in-store animations, liaising with Special Events and Client Experience teams to optimize scaling of animations based on store architecture and layout.

About You:


* Minimum 3 years of Visual Merchandising experience.

Experience working in a multi-store capacity p...