What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visual Merchandiser position at UNOde50?
OVERVIEW
UNOde50 was founded in the late 1990s by a group of designers who resolved to establish a brand of fashion jewelry and accessories that would break all existing molds. The project was based on the creation of pieces with a unique and distinctive style, which soon became known for their flair and innovation.
This fusion of tradition and modernity was the breeding ground for a new and different brand, steeped in a spirit of craftsmanship and signaling exclusivity through its design and quality. The brand started out with the original and exclusive philosophy of creating only 50 units of each design, thereby supplying the trademark name. This unorthodox approach soon proved an unqualified success.
Over time, UNOde50’s production and family have grown, although the name has remained in order to remind us that, just as on the very first day, the quality and exclusiveness of each piece are our first priority.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To uphold the unique and distinctive shopping experience for the UNOde50 brand. Understanding the importance of a strongly branded environment to support business objectives. This role is responsible for instilling brand consistency and standards across the retail and wholesale market through implementation, training, and development to the field organization.
- Responsible for the execution of all visual merchandising activities for retail stores and wholesale POS.
- Responsible to act as a resource, trainer and communicator of information to manage brand consistency.
- Responsible for the visual impact by following, interpreting, and translating corporate direction while remaining consistent with weekly, monthly, and seasonal brand direction.
- Facilitate Wholesale training sessions and development of field managers who perform merchandise presentations in their markets.
- Manage the UNOde50 aesthetic so that appropriate substitutions and adaptations can be made to merchandise presentations and interior displays based on product ownership, business needs, and boutique specific architecture.
- Act as a liaison of communication between corporate direction and boutique level execution; this includes weekly and monthly communications
- Communicate with boutique teams to plan, oversee, and execute all product placement, fixture layouts, displays and window installations.
- Identify and follow up with boutique deficiencies, including; broken/chipped fixtures, paint, façade damages, lighting issues etc.
- Reinforce back of house organization, maintenance, and cataloging of all visual props and fixtures.
- Partner with boutique teams to set up and assist with any in-boutique events.
- Participate in corporate/field leadership visits with the ability to present and discuss any visual successes and/or opportunities.
- Participate in any corporate functions such as; market presentations, showroom setups, and seasonal floor sets as needed.
- Support the Marketing and Wholesale departments regarding special events, trunk shows, etc.
- Identify opportunities and develop solutions within the market that will help drive business results.
- Partner with allocations teams to be knowledgeable of key items for flawless planning and execution of installations.
- Analyze inventory of key categories to suggest transfers between boutiques in the home market, as well as communicating any product needs in the areas of depth and assortment.
- Utilize sales reports to track, analyze, and react to the business ensuring boutique meets or exceeds financial plan.
- Partner with Regional Sales Managers to create cross-departmental process, feedback, and synergy.
- Provide feedback to retail stores to ensure flawless execution of all VM changes
- Request images of the VM set up from Wholesale accounts to provide feedback regarding brand presentation, to ensure all our wholesalers meet our brand standards and follow our guidelines
- Partner with account managers in the follow up of the presentation of the brand at point of sale
- Trade show set up. Ensure communication with Customer Service Specialist to make sure all needs of the trade shows are met-everything to be delivered on time before your arrival.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in luxury goods or a comparable retail environment with a focus on visual merchandising.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Ability to understand and interpret merchandise presentation direction that can support retail boutiques and wholesale account boutiques.
- Strong strategic planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- High-level leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively and graciously with all levels within the organization (corporate office and field leadership).
- Strong influencing, problem analysis, and decision-making skills.
- Proficient in: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Creative Suites.
- Resourceful and able to work under pressure with deadlines and expected changes
- Ability to work with constructive criticism
- Travel 50-75% of the time
UNOde50 requires that all associates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In compliance with this mandate, job offers are contingent upon proof of COVID-19 vaccination. If you have questions or wish to request an exemption as a reasonable accommodation based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, please contact Human Resources.
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