Manager, Visual Merchandising, Men's Northeast

Position

POSITION: VM MANAGER, MEN’S NORTHEAST

Job Purpose

The Visual Merchandising Manager, Men’s Northeast, is responsible for driving the consistency and quality of visual merchandising implementation throughout the region. This creative leader will work in close relationship with corporate teams to elevate and maintain Dior image standards to enhance both the business and the Client experience.

Tasks And Responsibilities

OPERATIONAL

• Uphold visual brand standards according to global directive, with immaculate attention to detail and a keen aesthetic.
• Manage monthly rotations and new window displays throughout Northeast stores.
• Provide qualitative and quantitative post-rotational feedback to the US Corporate VM team, acting as a key informant on in-store execution.
• Lead by example with demonstrative curiosity and passion for being in the field.
• Participate as an integral team member for store openings and/or special events.
• In partnership with Regional Operations Managers and local VM teams, oversee and organize props inventory.
• Responsible for managing VM execution across Northeast-area Men’s stores: Boston, Troy Somerset, and Chicago; in addition to supporting NYC-area stores as needed.
  
  

STRATEGIC

• Collaborate with Retail and Merchandising teams to ensure local visual requirements are met.
• When appropriate, adapt display based on the store’s requirements and architecture, considering local needs and business trends.
• Foster a vibrant VM community by actively participating in relevant communication platforms, and cultivating a culture of excellence.
• Uphold the VM culture within the organization through training and dissemination of visual merchandising expertise.
  
  

Job responsibilities

MANAGERIAL

• Oversee the execution of Visual Merchandising strategies and rotations via dotted-line management of VM specialists throughout the Northeast region.
• Support local VMs via seasonal product rotation and technical trainings.
• Coordinate regional visits with Retail and VM teams, demonstrating the highest level of professionalism and accountability.
• Manage visit schedules regularly, exercising detailed and frequent communication when and where changes occur based on business needs.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• High-level people management skills; able to foster collaboration, resolve conflicts (both interpersonal and logistical), drive team success in a diverse and fast-paced retail environment.
  
  

Requirements

• Education in visual arts, interior design, architecture, fashion, and/or similar business-related arts, or demonstrated professional equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of Visual Display and Merchandising experience in a luxury or specialty retail environment.
• Hands-on work style, passion for doing VM.
• Strong visual/spatial awareness and manual dexterity.
• Strong creative skillset with focus on styling and in-store product display.
• Ability to translate Global guidelines to local store windows and environments.
• Ability to communicate strategically across all levels of the organization.
• Adaptable, agile, business-focused and deadline-oriented.
• Strong follow through skills.
• Ability to follow the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to develop a strong understanding of the Dior brand image.
• Ability to travel as needed, approximately 50%.
  
  

Additional information

The selected candidate will be offered a salary within the range of $90,000 - $105,000 annually, plus bonus eligibility. The salary offered will be dependent upon the candidate’s relevant skills and experience. Christian Dior Inc. offers comprehensive benefit plans such as medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and short and long-term disability. Additional employee perks include, but are not limited to employee discount program, various paid time off, volunteer time off, holidays, mental health and wellbeing support, family friendly benefits, reproductive health care, child and elder care services, commuter benefits, 401k plans with an employer contributions matching plan, employee referral program, and more.

Additional Information

Christian Dior was the designer of dreams. In founding his House in 1947, marked by the revolution of the New Look, he metamorphosed his reveries into wonderful creations. Christian Dior Couture, the Houst of Dreams, is recognized for its French heritage and vibrant culture sublimating its unique Savoir-faire and Creativity through empowering "metiers d’art”. Our Maison is a destination for sustainable growth & success where we shape the future of our Talents in a positive, authentic & generous environment. We bloom & deliver excellence with passion, determination, courage & optimism to offer meaningful & daring codes.

Christian Dior Couture is part of the LVMH Group, where People Make the Difference. We value, celebrate, and welcome each unique talent and strive to create an inclusive environment providing all employees a sense of purpose. Beyond your role, we recognize the importance and passion of creating communities with shared values that enrich and impact beyond our organization. As an employee, you will have an opportunity to engage in our employee-led communities such as Sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Christian Dior Couture provides equal employment opportunities to all employees as part of the LVMH Group, which attaches great importance to ensuring that its Maisons and their partners share a set of common rules, practices, and principles with respect to ethics, social responsibility, and protection of the environment.