VM Co-ordinator

Founded in 1906 as a manufacturer of writing instruments, MONTBLANC today creates  exclusive products including watches, jewelry, writing instruments and leather goods which reflect our high demands with respect to culture, quality, design, tradition and craftsmanship. With more than 25 subsidiaries and 600 boutiques MONTBLANC is present all over the world.

YOUR MISSION:
To ensure consistency, quality and elevated implementation of the Visual Merchandising plan across all distribution channels in the UK & Ireland in order to maximize sales and support sales targets.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

Visual Merchandising

• Plan and coordinate the window campaigns and product launches in all the Retail and Wholesale (External Boutiques, Shop-in-shops, Travel Retail) boutiques
• Ensure VM guidelines are received and understood through regular follow-up with Boutiques, Wholesale partners and Field teams
• Work closely with the retail and wholesale team to maintain and monitor brand image in our stores by reviewing photos, guidelines, and supporting store queries
• Carry out regular field visits to ensure all guidelines are followed and VM standards are met and exceeded
• Coach the in-store team on all visual guidelines and new directives.
• Understand a commercial strategy and inject it while following VM guidelines
• Monitor the Visual Merchandising of the boutiques via our visual merchandising software (IWD), photo reports and regular visits
• Support and participate to the events, pop ups and new store openings
• Responsible of the development and delivery of VM training to the store teams

VM Operations and Reporting

• Responsible of POSM stock
• Inventory management in each store to monitor extra needs request and/or rebalancing
• Monitor warehouse stock
• Track all orders and deliveries placed for the boutiques, ensure these are dispatched and installed within the required timeframe
• Monthly reviews of competitors and best practices

Budget

• Ensure all VM orders are completed within budget
• Responsible for the invoicing and POs of POS projects, budget reporting for VM

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

• University Degree
• Previous experience in a similar role within luxury or premium leather goods, covering both Retail and Wholesale channels
• Proficient with MS Office, and SAP. Knowledge with illustrator and photoshop will be a plus
• Fluent in English, second language would be a plus (French or Italian)
• Very organised, strong attention to detail, excellent multi-tasker and team player
• Good communication skills and perfect presentation to act as an ambassador towards our partners and clients
• Able to work under pressure, results-oriented and can-do attitude