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.

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 guidelinestrans to enhance the store atmosphere, the client experience, and business goals.

• 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.

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• 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.

• Minimum 3 years of Visual Merchandising experience. Experience working in a multi-store capacity preferred, but not a requirement
• A leader with the ability to clearly communicate objectives
• Ability to interpret guidelines and adapt them in a manner consistent with Group standards
• High level of attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to react quickly with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize
• Excellent organizational and follow up skills
• A strategic conceptual and innovative thinker
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster local and cross-functional relationships
• Strong time management skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Power Point

The range for this position is $96,000 – $110,000. Actual rates are determined based on the job, location, and individual experience.

We are looking for a candidate that has a combination of the above attributes and can perform the key functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.

Since 1837, Hermès has remained faithful to its artisan business model and humanist values. We place people at the heart of what we do and aspire to make a positive impact on the world. The freedom to create, the constant search for beautiful materials, the transmission of a savoir-faire of excellence and the aesthetic of functionality define the singularity of Hermès, a house dedicated to making highly-crafted, beautiful objects made to stand the…