GENERAL ROLE
The In Store Visual Merchandiser Trainee actively participates in the development of the Boutiques by promoting a stimulating and modern visual identity, enhancing the novelty and craftsmanship of the products, in order to give the customer an engaging and complete shopping experience.
The In Store Visual Merchandiser Trainee implements and ensures the perfect maintenance of the visual directives, respecting the correct application of the corporate image standards of the interior fittings, window displays, visual animations and special projects.
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
Implementing the Visual Merchandising Hermès directives
- Ensure the correct layout of the store space by taking care of the display, setting and graphics of the products inside the Boutique;
- Adapt and implement the visual merchandising directives issued by the Group in line with the Maison's image standards and in relation to the store's business needs;
- Apply the Visual Merchandising directives and interpretate the inspirational books in relation to the reference product assortment;
- Constantly plan product assortment interventions, taking care of the layout of the goods on display;
- Monitor the product in stock, sharing replenishment needs with Store Manager, Department Manager, Stock Operations Manager and Retail Merchandising Team;
- Ensure the correct implementation other visual merchandising set-up during animation installations;
- Carry out window dressing to adapt to seasons or ad hoc events and planning the correct product assortment;
- Regularly monitor the status other Visual Props to ensure that image standards are correctly implemented.
Maximize sales & promote Sell -Through
- Implement and maintain image standards - front & back - in order to maximize sales;
- In collaboration with the Communication Department, implement and develop in store installations according to the events indicated in the shared VM calendar;
- Cooperate with the Merchandising Department in order to rotate stock, increase sell through, animate slow movers and define the priorities of the Métier (Department).
Others
- Regularly share photo reports and VM calendar with the Visual Merchandising Manager;
- Provide regular training and updates to store colleagues on visual merchandising standards and visual guidelines;
- Conduct research on current visual merchandising trends, keeping up to date with market developments in order to improve and enhance the aesthetics of displays.
PROFILE
- Bachelor’s Degree preferably with an art/design/fashion/visual merchandising focus;
- Fluency in Italian and English. A third language will be considered an advantage;
- Professional background: previous experience in the VM positions in stores and/or in headquarter/offices is preferred;
- Proficient with Excel / IT tools;
- Willingness to travel occasionally;
- Flexibility to work according to schedules that will include night work, holidays and special events;
- Professionalism, enthusiasm, dynamism, ease of integration and teamwork complete the profile.
Hermès engages positive and passionate people who own the following requirements:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer service orientation;
- Team player mentality to build meaningful relationships and ability to work autonomously;
- Availability, flexibility and dynamism to function in a high-pace environment;
- Determined to be part of a people centric retail project, for which is required vocation for human values, passion and a strong aesthetic sense.
In Hermès diversity of experience and perspectives create a better work environment, we value, ensure and believe in gender equality, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds. Join the human adventure of Hermès!
"A creator, artisan and seller of high-quality objects since 1837, Hermès is an independent, family-owned French house that employs nearly 23 200 people worldwide. Driven by its permanent entrepreneurial spirit and consistently high standards, Hermès cultivates the freedom and autonomy of each individual through responsible management. The company perpetuates the transmission of exceptional know-how through strong territorial anchoring that respects people and resources. Sixteen artisanal métiers feed the creativity of the house, whose collections are presented in nearly 300 stores around the world"
