SAINT LAURENT Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager, North China

We are currently seeking a Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager, North China who will report to Visual Merchandising Manager.

ROLE

Responsible for the Visual Merchandising in North China Region. Ensure high visual standards in the area, Train and coach Beijing In-Store VM and ambassadors, Manage special projects and store openings, Coordinate and align VM strategy with Retail and Merchandising departments.

MISSION

• Manage the overall visual merchandising in-season process and visit stores as required to ensure consistent excellence of visual presentation standards, and consistent roll-out of the VM strategy
• Ensure all visual merchandising standards are of the highest level and in line with direction from headquarter
• Provide effective recommendations based on business performance and sales trends to support store targets while remaining in line with the Brand’s image standards.
• Oversee the design, layout and display strategy during the special projects (Store opening, Pop Up, Trunk Shows etc.). Manage successfully these projects in coordination with other departments and HQ.
• Support the seasonal lightbox installations and provide Image reports to HQ
• Coach and develop Beijing In-store VM
• Provide visual merchandising training to the North China VM ambassadors, ensure they are able to maintain excellent VM standards as well as understand latest visual merchandising direction from the headquarter
• Manage VM process and relationships with key cross-functional business partners, including Merchandising, Store Planning and stores
• Manage relationships with local and overseas suppliers

PROFILE

• Education background: Fashion or Business School degree
• Min. 5 years of direct experience in visual merchandising, preferably in the luxury(fashion) retail industry
• A strong understanding of the retail industry and ability to seek and understand trends
• Good sense of high-end fashion and retail
• Good commend of spoken & written English and Chinese
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, independently as well as in a team environment
• Attention to details, follow-up and organizational skills
• Able to travel frequently

Saint Laurent is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.