BOTTEGA VENETA_Visual Merchandising Assistant Manager

 MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

WINDOW & INSTORE DISPLAY

• Boost and quality control of the all-store image, store openings, popups and local events
• Produce store openings, popups, special promotions window displays through discussion with Worldwide VM team
• Make and implement localized VM strategy based on global VM guideline to maximize sales through the Visual Merchandising
• Act as contact for all visual merchandising enquiries and solve problems
• Manage VM props

TEAM

• Manage, train and develop the VM team and Store VM staff to meet the highest VM standards

COMMUNICATION

• Collaborate with related Worldwide VM team.
• Collaborate with related Japan divisions

(Merchandising team, Retail team, Architecture team, Client Development team, Marketing and Communication team, Logistics team)

• Manage external vendor

(Props and lightbox image / including overseas vender)

• Manage freelance support when appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                              

• Fluent in Japanese and Business level in English
• Position requires minimum of 5 years of relevant progressive Visual Merchandising experience including people management
• Experience in luxury/fashion business a plus
• Superior organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional environment
• Detail oriented, highly organized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel
• Flexibility to work a retail schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays