Chanel Visual Merchandising Project Manager

Chanel, a prestigious name in luxury fashion, is renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs. As part of a global conglomerate, Chanel offers unparalleled opportunities for career growth and development within the luxury sector. The brand is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where creativity and excellence are at the forefront.

1. Implement and optimize the international merchandising strategy for Eastern Europe markets, ensuring alignment with corporate identity and enhancing customer experience.
2. Monitor and evaluate the Visual Merchandising of boutiques through photo reports and regular visits, ensuring adherence to guidelines and exceeding VM standards.
3. Integrate commercial strategies into visual merchandising while adhering to established guidelines, focusing on cross-merchandising and stock optimization.
4. Coordinate innovative merchandising projects and oversee their implementation in collaboration with management, sales, international merchandising teams, and trading partners.
5. Continuously optimize channel-specific visual merchandising guidelines and manage the conception and implementation of assortment updates at POS.
6. Plan strategically and manage forecasting and orders in close coordination with the supply chain.
7. Oversee the merchandising budget in consultation with the Marketing Manager for Fashion & Beauty.
8. Monitor and analyze competition, communicating current trends at POS to partner departments and international headquarters.
9. Develop competencies of Wholesale and Retail sales teams in visual merchandising through training and coaching at sales points.
10. Conduct regular visits to sales points of partners and Chanel's own boutiques.

1. Relevant professional experience in visual merchandising within the luxury beauty sector.
2. Knowledge of interior design or shopfitting is advantageous.
3. Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels and across cultures.
4. Natural affinity for luxury brands and strong brand management awareness.
5. Strong understanding of corporate design and brand standards.
6. Proficient negotiation and communication skills, coupled with analytical competence.
7. Fluent in written and spoken English.

1. Strategic planning and prioritization
2. Budget management
3. Cross-cultural communication
4. Analytical thinking
5. Training and coaching
6. Project coordination
7. Brand management

Professional experience in visual merchandising, ideally within the luxury beauty sector, is required.

Chanel offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, along with exposure to international markets.

Chanel is committed to fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and excellence. The company values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging employees to bring their unique perspectives to the table. The workplace is characterized by a collaborative spirit and a dedication to maintaining the brand's prestigious reputation.