Assistant Manager - Visual Merchandising

Founded in 1906 as a manufacturer of writing instruments, MONTBLANC today creates exclusive products including watches, jewelry, writing instruments and leather goods which reflect our high demands with respect to culture, quality, design, tradition and craftsmanship. With more than 25 subsidiaries and 600 boutiques MONTBLANC is present all over the world.

The profile is responsible for executing and maintaining visual merchandising across all brand points of sale including Retail, Wholesale and Travel Retail according to the guidelines set by MTB HQ. The candidate should be a pro-active team player, leveraging Visual Merchandising to increase sales and create and implement attractive, impactful and engaging Visual Merchandising concepts for all brand touchpoints.

The role involves close collaboration with the regional headquarters team in Dubai and central guidance of HQ in Hamburg to execute all VM related concepts (Windows, in-store display).

1: Execute General Visual Merchandising Strategy

Implement central VM strategy in accordance with set guidelines from MTB HQ

Execute a yearly window/VM calendar in accordance with global and local campaigns

Translate all Visual Merchandising guidance into practical solutions adapted to each boutique’s stock availability and local specifications (from external windows to interior displays)

2: Conduct Local Visual Merchandising Actions

• Windows

Work closely with the region and HQ to create and implement windows for key local moments (Diwali)

Creation of orders related to all window deco material

Competitive analysis and continuous market research to stay updated on Visual Merchandising concept evolution for key luxury brands

Regular reporting as required

-In-Store Displays

Implement in-store smart zoning for each boutique according to boutique specificities and model stock (number of counters, traffic flow, local client profiles, business objectives…)

Maintain POSM and packaging across all points of sale, be responsible for ordering stock and maintaining inventory

Regular visits to boutiques across India to update overall VM and specifically for key window campaign executions

3: Budgets & Vendor Management

Manage and maintain the defined VM budget for the year (RTL+WHS)

Areas covered include Window deco, POSM, Packaging material and all local production

Co-ordinate, communicate and effectively manage all stakeholders for Montblanc (internal and external)

4: Work on Boutique Renovations and New Openings

Work closely with the Store Design Team to detail out the VM needs for all projects (openings, renovations)

Evaluate and define the display capacity for new projects

5: Train the Retail/WHS Team

Work closely with RTL and WHS stakeholders and managers to understand business requirements and provide VM support accordingly

Identify and train a sales ambassador per boutique to act as a VM champ to execute and manage VM daily

Responsible for VM training of the retail/WHS teams as and when new guidance is received from HQ

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Graduate or Post-Graduate Degree

Qualification in Design can be a plus

Required Experience:

Between 4- 8 years of experience in visual merchandising and experience in luxury retail is a plus.

Technical Skills / Abilities / Personal Skills

Creative with a keen aesthetic sense

Eye for detail

Methodical, rigorous, and precise

People-oriented

Knowledge of basic design software(s)

Good presentation skills

MS Office skills (Excel, word etc)