Job Description
Visual Merchandiser - LVMH Beauty Brands in Italy
As part of the Visual Merchandising team within the Business Partner Community, the Visual Merchandiser's main mission will be to ensure perfect execution of LVMH Beauty Brands merchandising strategies and image coherence in Italy.
The chosen candidate will interface daily with all business functions of the Beauty Division's Maisons in Italy and with various HQ correspondents at the Headquarters in Paris following Global guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop a locally tailored Merchandising Plan aligned with international strategy by defining local budget and actions;
* Design all local doors adhering to global architecture guidelines, adapting concept to each specific configuration;
* Verify roll out of merchandising materials meeting design requirements for points of sale;
* Coordinate local suppliers with local buying team, monitoring activities considering quality-cost relation and timing;
* Analyze and elaborate projects and merchandising setting ups in points of sales (perfumeries, department stores, and boutiques) to ensure optimal product visibility;
* Maintain consistent, effective, and qualitative merchandising elements across all stores through continuous relationship with sales force and marketing team;
* Organize merchandising product planograms and oversee implementation of VM displays, following HQ guidelines;
* Monitor and analyze competitor solutions, improving or adapting LVMH Beauty products and Brand visibility in points of sale as needed;
* Update and communicate accurate information on Merchandising, distribution (number of POS, type, look, …), and projects via regional and global reporting;
* Develop scenography for corners, focus points, animations, and product exhibitions, scaling down to counters as required;
* Act as an eye on the field, visiting stores to check implementation and ensure perfect execution.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* At least 2-3 years of experience as a Visual Merchandiser for a retail/luxury company (previous experience in the beauty sector is a plus)
* Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to multitask
* Excellent relational skills with entrepreneurial attitude
* Very strong computer skills (e.g., Rhinoceros, AutoCad, Photoshop & Illustrator, 3D Max, and Sketchup)
* Problem-solving, teamwork, flexibility
* Fluent in English