Job Description

Summary Founded in Florence, Italy in 1921, Gucci is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading luxury brands. Following the House\xe2\x80\x99s centenary, Gucci forges ahead continuing to redefine fashion and luxury while celebrating creativity, Italian craftsmanship, and innovation.

Gucci is part of the global luxury group Kering, which manages renowned Houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry, and eyewear.

Discover more about Gucci at www.gucci.com.


This position will be performing as a team-play, participate in all activity contributing to the overall objectives of local team and reporting directly to General Manager for Singapore & Malaysia

RESPONSIBILITIES

TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Coach and train In-store VMs to enhance the productivity and efficiency of VM task
• Motivate and develop the ability of In-store VMs by giving empowerment and ownership
• Set visual expectations in line with Company strategy, and proactively manage performance against expectations
• Provide constructive feedback on store set-up done by In-store VM prior to Regional/ Corporate\xe2\x80\x99s review
• Be the ambassador and role model for In-store VM by demonstrating an active genuine passion and strong enthusiasm
• Contribute to the VM culture diffusion within the team, training In-store VMs on VM technical skill set

VISUAL MERCHANDISING EXECUTION & OPERATION

• Plan, prepare and implementation regular store zoning and rotations in consultation with cross functional departments
• Ensure a clear communication, understanding and execution of Visual guidelines and local directives
• Understand the corporate business strategies and disseminate necessary information to local key stakeholders
• Ensure retail excellence and quality execution in line with the global guidelines and optimized client journey to maximize sales revenue and best in class execution
• Initiate new VM approach to cater the client journey base on local needs/trends
• Coordinate local logistic team to arrange the VM tools from store to store, warehouse to store

BUDGET MANAGEMENT

• Monitor all VM expenditures monthly to ensure the actual spending is on track in line with Budget planning
• Project and allocate the budget according to the corporate guideline includes, Window & Duratrans, Visual tools for the openings, replenishment, and new Tools
• Raise the purchase requisition and goods receiving on internal financial platform

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Store Opening & Layout improvement work

• Partner with Store planning and Regional VM team to ensure all VM aspects are anticipated for projects (renovations, openings, pop ups/ins etc)
• Initiate the store layout improvement to maximize the opportunity of a better visual representation
• Coordinate and organize the process of the opening setup

Main Window

• Coordinate with the regional office and local suppliers for the production and installation
• Manage the process of review to compare the production cost with procurement manager/regional VM
• Create proposals of products by cooperation with Merchandising team base on corporate guideline

Duratrans

• Manage the seasonal ADV campaign assets printing, roll out and installation

Special event & in-store activation

• Working closely with local Client engagement, Retail and Merchandising team to plan the event proposal
• Support all visual activities Event, Pop ins and In-store activation

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Experienced Minimum 8-10 years in Visual Merchandising with a proven background within both a creative and a strategic visual role
• Agile and Detail-oriented
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experienced in multiple VM projects such as offsite event, in-store activation, window, and store opening
• Experienced in training and developing others
• Comfortable with ever changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience shaping point of view with information and opinions from various sources.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and across different cultures and management styles.
• Candidate should be open to regular travel as needed within the market to support the visual team as needed.
• Must be flexible with hours of work and available for adhoc overnights and weekends to meet urgent deadlines

Job Type Regular

Start Date 2023-03-01

Schedule Full time

Organization Gucci Singapore