Moncler
Senior Manager, Visual Merchandising (STONE ISLAND)
Moncler, New York, New York, us, 10261
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Senior Manager, Visual Merchandising for Stone Island Americas will provide direction and development to the regional Visual Merchandising department, supporting initiatives within the Retail and Wholesale divisions in the US, Canada and Mexico. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing the brand image and driving sales through compelling and innovative visual displays. Reporting directly to the regional President, you will lead the department to ensure that our retail environments reflect the DNA of our brand while maximizing the customer experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:VISUAL MERCHANDISING MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCEDevelop and execute the overall visual merchandising strategy in alignment with the brand's identity, global directives, seasonal themes, and marketing campaigns.Ensure adherence to visual merchandising guidelines, standards, and budgets across allretail and wholesale locations, conducting regular store visits and providing feedback to ensure consistency and excellence.Organize and merchandise the collections in the New York showroom each season and work with the Marketing team to prepare press days and ensure all merchandise is well presented.BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP AND ANALYTICS
Collaborate with the Director of Retail and Wholesale to drive visual merchandising initiatives and enhance the retail and Wholesale experience for the customers.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Merchandising, Wholesale, and Retail Operations to ensure consistency in brand messaging and product presentation.Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of visual merchandising initiatives through sales analysis, customer feedback, and industry and local trends, adjusting strategies as needed to optimize results.Manage the set-up of store openings/renovations and special events within the region, keeping in-line with the visual guidelines.Establish and maintain relationships with VM external partners to increase the visibility and positioning of the Brand.Effectively identify and communicate VM opportunities across the region to the regional President and HQ partners.BUDGET MANAGEMENT:
Responsible for providing input and partnering with Finance to build, control, and maintain the budget for the department.TEAM:
Manage, coach, and develop your direct reports to achieve team, department, and Company objectives.Perform as a team player and participate in all activities contributing to the overall objectives of the department.Contribute to and maintain a positive and collaborative work environment.Lead by example and adhere to the company's policies and procedures.Maintain a high-level standard of customer service, professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.Additional duties and responsibilities as required and communicated by management and/or the Company.Identify, build, and develop a regional team of in-store VM specialists to ensure they follow visual merchandising guidelines within their location and support business goal achievementREQUIREMENTS:
The Company will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee unless undue hardship would result.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business Management, or relevant field. In lieu of a degree, relevant years of experience is acceptable.Work Experience
5+ years of retail visual merchandising experience within an international fashion brand supporting Retail and Wholesale networks.Luxury experience is a plus.Special Skills and Personal Attributes
Building effective and high-performing teams.High level of cultural intelligence, able to navigate and respect diverse backgrounds of clients and employees.Client-centric approach with strong relationship-building skills.Managing vision and purpose.Ability to inspire and lead change.Excellent project management capabilities, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines and seasonal rotation plans, and multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Business acumen and strategic agility, able to support sales growth, manage costs, and maximize profitability.Analytical skills with the ability to analyze reports to make data-driven decisions.Strong ability to drive for results without compromising ethics and quality.Agility and innovative thinking.Strong understanding of competitive landscape, and market trends.Professional presentation; able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels internally as well as with clients.Operational management and efficiency.Technologically adept with proficiency in Microsoft tools (e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Photoshop).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:All tasks are not limited and/or restricted to this job description. Employees must comply with any reasonable requests from management to perform any other duties to fulfill the role's requirements.Moncler Group is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Stone Island includes a reasonable estimate of the salary rate range for this role. This considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience and training, licensure, and certifications. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $100,000.00 per year to $120,000.00 per year. In addition to a competitive base salary, the appointed candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/clothing allowance, and a retirement plan with employer contribution.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time
WORKPLACE TYPE: On site
The Senior Manager, Visual Merchandising for Stone Island Americas will provide direction and development to the regional Visual Merchandising department, supporting initiatives within the Retail and Wholesale divisions in the US, Canada and Mexico. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing the brand image and driving sales through compelling and innovative visual displays. Reporting directly to the regional President, you will lead the department to ensure that our retail environments reflect the DNA of our brand while maximizing the customer experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:VISUAL MERCHANDISING MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCEDevelop and execute the overall visual merchandising strategy in alignment with the brand's identity, global directives, seasonal themes, and marketing campaigns.Ensure adherence to visual merchandising guidelines, standards, and budgets across allretail and wholesale locations, conducting regular store visits and providing feedback to ensure consistency and excellence.Organize and merchandise the collections in the New York showroom each season and work with the Marketing team to prepare press days and ensure all merchandise is well presented.BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP AND ANALYTICS
Collaborate with the Director of Retail and Wholesale to drive visual merchandising initiatives and enhance the retail and Wholesale experience for the customers.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Merchandising, Wholesale, and Retail Operations to ensure consistency in brand messaging and product presentation.Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of visual merchandising initiatives through sales analysis, customer feedback, and industry and local trends, adjusting strategies as needed to optimize results.Manage the set-up of store openings/renovations and special events within the region, keeping in-line with the visual guidelines.Establish and maintain relationships with VM external partners to increase the visibility and positioning of the Brand.Effectively identify and communicate VM opportunities across the region to the regional President and HQ partners.BUDGET MANAGEMENT:
Responsible for providing input and partnering with Finance to build, control, and maintain the budget for the department.TEAM:
Manage, coach, and develop your direct reports to achieve team, department, and Company objectives.Perform as a team player and participate in all activities contributing to the overall objectives of the department.Contribute to and maintain a positive and collaborative work environment.Lead by example and adhere to the company's policies and procedures.Maintain a high-level standard of customer service, professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.Additional duties and responsibilities as required and communicated by management and/or the Company.Identify, build, and develop a regional team of in-store VM specialists to ensure they follow visual merchandising guidelines within their location and support business goal achievementREQUIREMENTS:
The Company will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee unless undue hardship would result.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business Management, or relevant field. In lieu of a degree, relevant years of experience is acceptable.Work Experience
5+ years of retail visual merchandising experience within an international fashion brand supporting Retail and Wholesale networks.Luxury experience is a plus.Special Skills and Personal Attributes
Building effective and high-performing teams.High level of cultural intelligence, able to navigate and respect diverse backgrounds of clients and employees.Client-centric approach with strong relationship-building skills.Managing vision and purpose.Ability to inspire and lead change.Excellent project management capabilities, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines and seasonal rotation plans, and multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Business acumen and strategic agility, able to support sales growth, manage costs, and maximize profitability.Analytical skills with the ability to analyze reports to make data-driven decisions.Strong ability to drive for results without compromising ethics and quality.Agility and innovative thinking.Strong understanding of competitive landscape, and market trends.Professional presentation; able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels internally as well as with clients.Operational management and efficiency.Technologically adept with proficiency in Microsoft tools (e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Photoshop).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:All tasks are not limited and/or restricted to this job description. Employees must comply with any reasonable requests from management to perform any other duties to fulfill the role's requirements.Moncler Group is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Stone Island includes a reasonable estimate of the salary rate range for this role. This considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience and training, licensure, and certifications. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $100,000.00 per year to $120,000.00 per year. In addition to a competitive base salary, the appointed candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/clothing allowance, and a retirement plan with employer contribution.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time
WORKPLACE TYPE: On site