Visual Manager - Midwest (Texas) in TX by LVMH

Overview:

Marc JacobsInternational, powered bythe creative genius of Marc Jacobs, seeks a Visual Manager - Midwestto join the Visual Merchandising team. This person should be based in Texas.

The Visual Manager is responsible for supporting stores within their region to create unique, impactful, and
immersive shopping experience encompassing the iconic Marc Jacobs brand, while driving top line results and
profitability. The Visual Manager is responsible for instilling brand consistency and standards across their region
through coaching, training, and development of store teams and visual talent to ensure flawless execution. The
Visual Manager is the ambassador and communicator of global brand messaging, concepts, and initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Training & Development
• Support the development and rollout of all Global and North American VM training tools and programs to ensure
brand consistency and employee engagement
• Identify talent, assess abilities, communicate expectations and opportunities, implement processes, measure
execution, provide feedback to in-store VM talent
• Continue to train and develop in-store talent within region to promote internal growth and opportunities
• Train new hires within region on brand VM standards
In-store experience
• Support all stores within region in execution of seasonal Floorset launches, monthly refreshes, prop launches, and VM Flash updates
• Manage all aspects of planning and execution of Floorset launches and initiatives within Flagship locations
(Madison Ave, Prince Street)
• Conduct in-store and virtual visits to all Full Price, Outlet and Wholesale stores within region to ensure consistency
and brand standards
• At the beginning of each visit, walk through opportunities regarding visual presentations and adjustments based
off money mapping with the store or visual leader to ensure clarity and collaboration in actionables
• At the end of each visit, walk through visual updates including reasons and expectations with store or visual leader
to ensure understanding
• Analyze money mapping and business within each location as well as the region at large to ensure visual
presentations are generating top line business results
• Ensure store teams are compliant with all visual and brand standards including visual presentation, back of house
organization, shop cleanliness, etc.
• Manage prop/fixture inventory for all stores within region; identify needs and opportunities
• On-site visual merchandising of new store openings within region
Communication
• Host individual weekly touch-bases with all stores within region to review photo reports and money mapping
• Meet with Regional Managers weekly to identity regional needs and opportunities
• Participate in weekly channel calls with Regional and Store Managers to align on business and weekly VM
initiatives
• Ensure clear communication to all stores on seasonal Global Guidelines, Floorset launches, VM Flashes and
initiatives
• Support stores on Merchandising and Operations initiatives with clear visual communication/actionables
• Establish and communicate zoning maps per location to align on global and regional launches
• Overall, ensure seamless communication between Global VM, North American VM, Corporate Partners and store
teams

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong merchandising skills that can support high volume and flagship stores
• Capacity to identify challenges and develop visual merchandising solutions to visual and business opportunities
• Strong strategic planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize deadlines
• Detail oriented
• High level leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively and graciously with all levels within the
organization, including strength in presentation skills
• Comfortable and confident in making effective and autonomous decisions in a timely manner
• Stay abreast of the latest fashion, environmental, and interior trends
• Ability to manage all personal travel calendars and budget
• Proficient in: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; Adobe Creative Suites
Physical Requirements
• Flexibility to work on off-peak hours including weekends and overnights
• Ability to safely lift/move 50lbs
• Comfortable with heights and climbing ladders
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Travel up to 50% of the time
• Ability to travel using various forms of transportation such as airplanes, trains, buses, etc.
• Poses a drivers license and have the ability to drive to store locations

BENEFITS/WHAT WE OFFER:

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, vacation time, sick and personal time, medical, dental and vision insurance, and 401k matching. We also offer discounts on travel, entertainment, and more through our partnership with PerkSpot. MJ employees also receive discounts on MJ products throughout the year, as well as access to discounts on other LVMH brands.

ABOUT MARC JACOBS

For nearly 40 years, Marc Jacobs has been a driving force in fashion with his philosophy: pioneering designs, an irreverent spirit, the everyday and the extraordinary. Today, the brand continues to make its Marc as rebellious, unpredictable, and original.

Our work is founded on our core brand pillars: unexpected, utilitarian, urban, unisex, and unique. NYC in design and spirit, our teams thrive off relentless authenticity, an openness to standing out, and inclusivity for all.

EEO STATEMENT

Marc Jacobs International was founded on Marc’s vision of celebrating uniqueness and being Perfect as You Are. We are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, background, and experience – all essential to our spirit of innovation and creativity. In line with this commitment, we believe that the best candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in different ways. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the listed qualifications.

Marc Jacobs International is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.


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