Area Visual Merchandising Manager, Hawaii

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.  

The Opportunity:

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

About the Role:

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibility:  

• NO

Budget Responsibility:

• NO

Decision Making Responsibility:

• YES
  • 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.

About You:

• 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 PowerPoint 

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.

Company Overview:

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 test of time.

An independent, family-owned company, Hermès is dedicated to keeping production in France through its 42 workshops, The Hermès organization is al