Visual Merchandising Manager

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TUMI, is seeking a talented and experienced Visual Merchandiser Manager to elevate the brand presence across Europe. In this dynamic role, the VM Manager will be responsible for designing and implementing visually stunning and effective displays that capture the essence of our brand and drive sales. Your expertise will span across Retail (Full price stores & Outlets) and Wholesale (Shop-in-shop, Side-by-side, Travel retail, Distributors), ensuring a cohesive and captivating customer experience.

This role involves:

•  Designing and implementing visual displays: Ensuring that store layouts and window displays are attractive and engaging to customers.

•  Maintaining brand consistency: Making sure that all visual merchandising efforts reflect Tumi's brand standards and guidelines.

•  Training teams members and make them grow 

•  Collaborating with store teams: Working closely with store managers and staff to execute visual merchandising plans and promotions.

•  Analyzing sales data: Using sales figures to assess the effectiveness of displays and make necessary adjustments.

•  Staying updated on trends: Keeping up with the latest trends in visual merchandising and retail to ensure displays are current and innovative

•  Answering market requests for specific animation ( outlet /  department stores pop up )

Primary responsabilities

•  Develop and implement Global visual merchandising strategies to enhance the brand's image and drive sales.

•  While proposing creative ideas to upgrade European in store VM.

•  Create and maintain visually appealing and on-brand store displays and layouts (clear zoning).

•  Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to ensure cohesive brand messaging across all channels (retail & wholesale).

•  Train and support store staff on visual merchandising standards and best practices.

•  Implement a regular communication with all stores & markets to get feedback.

•  Conduct regular store visits to ensure compliance with visual merchandising guidelines.

•  Analyze sales data and market trends to make informed decisions about visual merchandising strategies.

•  Be proactive & creative to support product launches and upgrade store zoning.

•  Manage the visual merchandising budget and resources effectively.

•  Manage stock of props in our Warehouse and in store.

•  Manage a pool of supportive suppliers with the best balance quality / budget.

•  Coordinate with the product development team to ensure new products are showcased in the best way.

•  Plan and execute seasonal displays to align with marketing campaigns.

•  Monitor competitor activities and industry trends to stay ahead of the market.

•  Be pro active & propose attractive windows, props & tools to upgrade VM.

•  Close collaboration with US HQ teams: be able to defend his/her ideas & proposals.

•  Develop and distribute visual merchandising guidelines to ensure consistency across all stores & channels.

•  Work closely with the store design team to optimize store layouts and customer flow.

•  Support stores openings: VM requirements during  store layout phase ; proposal of VM props ordering ; staff Training; display in store before 2 days before opening …

•  Evaluate the effectiveness of visual merchandising initiatives and provide feedback for continuous improvement.

•  Implement close collaboration with US headquarters and Asia teams.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements of the position, and may change at any time with or without notice. All positions require employees to perform the duties indicated in addition to other assignments given by a supervisor or as required by the nature of the job.