Visual Merchandising Learning and Regional Manager H/F

Job description

Permanent Contract

Based in Paris 8

October 2024

Through the aesthetic presentation of windows, mannequins and walls within the Boutique, the Visual Merchandising Learning and Regional Manager orchestrates a community of visual merchandisers in Europe who are the interface between the artistic direction of the House and the sales teams.

Translating the inspiration of a season, the style and image of CHANEL via visual displays, he/she brings together all visual merchandising teams and activities in the region to ensure consistency across markets in line with global guidelines, while respecting local market sensibilities, based on cultural, retail and client context.

Bringing the energy of the fashion shows to life via static displays in the each of the region’s boutiques, the VM Learning and Regional Manager Fashion Europe empowers local visual merchandisers to ensure the House’s visual codes are clearly relayed and consistent, while creating a memorable journey for each client in all areas related to merchandise presentation.

He/She works also closely with the global VM education to ensure across the Europe region the VM learning strategy & training program adapted to each markets.

 

This position will report to the Europe Fashion Europe Visual Merchandising Director.  

 

WHAT IMPACT YOU CAN CREATE AT CHANEL  

This position will allow you to travel in the different store location within the Europe region. Your working environment will be mainly in the retail space. 

·        Assist or execute the global VM learning strategies & training program

·        Ensure alignment & synergy with global VM education by providing supporting training resources & tools as needed

·        Monitor/track training program & learning effectiveness 

·        Assess your VM community training needs to drive training initiative & identity suitable solution

·        Onboard new VM member 

·        Design & deliver training programs specific to the markets need

·        Support Europe markets on all VM aspect

·        Organize regular trip in the  Europe markets to ensure the good knowledge of the vm rules & support them in their collection launch if needed 

·        Support the markets for the strategic collection launch 

YOU ARE ENERGISED BY   

·        Creative and innovative thinking 

·        Working in fast-paced environment whilst remaining proactive  

·        Connecting with the different fashion divisions i.e., Product merchandising, Global image department and Marketing & events

·        Expressing and developing your creative skills  

·        Devising, implementing, and executing effective merchandising strategies 

·        Creating and maintaining unique visual displays in accordance with company guidelines 

·        Displaying excellent listening and communication skills along with ability to independently and with the team. 

 

WHAT YOU WILL BRING   

·        Flair & pedagogy skills are key for this role  

·        Strong knowledges in fashion, art & culture

·        Excellent communication & relationship skills. 

·        Strong sense of detail

 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN / WHAT CHANEL CAN OFFER YOU  

·        A deep understanding and sense of the values of the brand that are key elements to be successful in this mission

·        Unparalleled career development opportunities both locally or internationally are possible 

·        Key training who will offer you deep insight of visual luxury environment.

 

At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL.