Hermès Visual Merchandising Manager

Hermès is a French, family-owned, and independent company established in 1837, employing nearly 20,000 people worldwide. Known for its high-quality craftsmanship, Hermès fosters a culture of entrepreneurship and autonomy through responsible management. The company is committed to preserving exceptional know-how and respects both people and nature, sourcing exceptional materials. Hermès' creativity is driven by fifteen artisanal métiers, with collections available in over 300 stores globally.

1. Implement creative and qualitative displays in 12 Hermes boutiques based on global guidelines.
2. Develop the strategy for Hermes Korea Visual Merchandising.
3. Collaborate with Hermes International VM department.
4. Represent and convey company values and spirit in stores.
5. Develop display animations of selective products with the Merchandising team.
6. Manage a team of Visual Merchandisers.
7. Build a shared vision and develop the community of Visual Merchandising Ambassadors.
8. Develop and deliver VM training programs to VM ambassadors.
9. Ensure respectful and qualitative displays in stores.
10. Deliver VM Guidelines and ensure in-store implementation.
11. Train and develop technical skills on VM.
12. Roll-out seasonal displays in stores based on global VM Guidelines.
13. Identify focus categories based on sales performance and priorities.
14. Report results based on activation plans.
15. Communicate with related teams for special in-store events.
16. Conduct monthly visits of the stores.
17. Communicate with relevant departments about store constructions or renovations.
18. Provide advice to project architects to meet commercial needs.
19. Suggest modifications in display concepts to improve store efficiency.
20. Forecast and order visual merchandising tools for new store openings.
21. Manage PLV: forecast, budget, order, delivery, stocks.
22. Submit 'Store opening-VM report' to Group VM.
23. Support special events such as seasonal press presentations and in-store customer events.
24. Translate documents from English to Korean.
25. Manage flower arrangements by store.

1. Tertiary education in Design or a relevant discipline.
2. At least 8 years of experience in VM and Retail environment.
3. Strong track record of delivering good performance.
4. Strong design sense and knowledge of materials is an advantage.
5. Fluent in English. Ability to understand French is an advantage.

1. Strong organization and communication skills.
2. Ability to work closely with employees at different levels.

At least 8 years in Visual Merchandising and Retail environment.

Tertiary education in Design or a relevant discipline.

Unlimited contract.

The position is based in the Seoul Dosan office, reflecting a dynamic and collaborative workplace culture.