Richemont is hiring: Visual Merchandising Manager - East in New York

Since MONTBLANC revolutionized writing culture in 1906 with the first spill-proof fountain pen, we have been known for outstanding craftsmanship, highest aesthetics, and innovative solutions. We combine the best of tradition, technology, and design in writing instruments, watches, leather goods, new technologies, and selected accessories. With our name and emblem, we embody this mission: to implement bold ideas with outstanding craftsmanship and create refined products for people with the highest expectations.

At Richemont Americas, we aspire to reflect the ever-changing world around us. We are proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities to build a continually evolving, inclusive community where the diversity of our colleagues and clients is rich and celebrated.

Northeast Manager, Visual Merchandising

As Manager, Visual Merchandising, you will be a key member of the Visual Merchandising Team for the Americas region, responsible for the planning and execution of VM within the Northeast region for both Retail and Wholesale in line with Montblanc HQ guidelines while elevating the overall Brand Experience. Reporting to the Director, Visual Merchandising & Brand Experience, you will build strong relationships with the Boutique teams to ensure the delivery of best-in-class VM across your network. You will be based in Toronto, Canada with frequent travel across the Northeast region, US and Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Execute product display presentations while adhering to the global visual guidelines and styling directive for all Retail and Wholesale accounts.
• Extensive weekly travel with focus on Top Flagship Boutiques to maximize sales through VM/Merchandising and Regional Sales Director partnership.
• Create visually strong and solution-led displays, aligned with the global VM/Brand Experience strategy.
• Manage POSM inventory, ordering, distribution, and implementation of core display materials.
• Plan and coordinate the installation of quarterly window campaigns and seasonal instore launch decorations.
• Assist Retail Design team on visual planning for new Boutique/SIS openings within your region.
• Communicate, educate, and train Boutique VM Ambassadors/Wholesale account partners regarding VM category guidelines.
• Collaborate with Regional Wholesale Directors to identify new business opportunities within existing accounts.
• Plan quarterly VM Calendar at the beginning of each quarter and submit monthly as visits are finalized.
• Create VM photo recap reports after store visits & window campaign launches.

Qualifications:

• Previous luxury retail experience within leather and accessories industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, spatial design, interior design, retail management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years visual merchandising field experience required.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite & Digital Photography.
• Experienced using Adobe Creative Suite programs, such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign.
• Working knowledge of current visual merchandising trends and best practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal/networking skills.
• Attention to detail with exceptional organizational & planning skills.
• Flexible, agile, hands-on team player and able to work autonomously.
• Proactive, solutions driven and able to adapt quickly to changing business needs.
• Proven track record coordinating, executing projects and training.
• Extensive travel requirements – traveling 75% of the week.
• Fluent in English and French.

Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We Offer – CANADA

Employee wellbeing is a top priority at Richemont. We offer a comprehensive benefits program to support employees and their loved ones, including health, dental, drug, and vision programs, income protection solutions, and paid time off.

At Richemont, We Craft the Future!

Salary will be determined based on relevant skills and experience.

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