Berluti Visual Merchandising Assistant Manager

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Employment Full-time
Seniority Manager
Posted Feb 24, 2026
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Join Berluti in Tokyo as a Visual Merchandising Assistant Manager. Drive VMD strategy and enhance brand image in Japan's luxury fashion market.

Overview

Berluti, a prestigious brand within the Fashion & Leather Goods sector, is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and innovative designs. As part of a larger conglomerate, Berluti benefits from a robust global presence and a commitment to excellence, providing employees with unparalleled opportunities for growth and development in the luxury fashion industry.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the Japan VMD strategy in collaboration with the Visual Merchandising Manager.
  • Establish optimized zoning and VMD plans for each store in cooperation with Sales Merchandising and Retail teams.
  • Execute visual merchandising initiatives in collaboration with Store Managers and store VM referees.
  • Conduct regular store visits to monitor visual merchandising and provide guidance and support to Store Managers and VM referees.
  • Manage product launches in stores in coordination with Sales Merchandising, Retail, and Communication teams.
  • Train store staff, particularly VM referees, on visual merchandising to ensure proper maintenance of store displays.
  • Adjust window plans provided by HQs to suit each store's location and stock availability.
  • Facilitate product rotations in windows with store VM referees.
  • Collaborate with the Visual Merchandising Manager to strengthen the VM community among local referees.
  • Prepare regular reports on VMD activities in Japan for HQs and the VMD Manager.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Visual Merchandising.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a back-office role.
  • Native-level proficiency in Japanese and basic proficiency in English.

Skills

Initiative and ability to engage cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. Excellent interpersonal and business communication skills. Ability to balance coordination of daily operations with long-term strategic planning. Decision-making skills with the ability to anticipate, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks. Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and other office software.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years in Visual Merchandising, with at least 2 years in a back-office capacity.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. 183 luxury roles are listed in Tokyo on Cerulean, 2 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Tokyo region, Cerulean lists 193 open positions — 4 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 236 open roles in Japan, including 4 added in the last 48 hours.

Benefits

The position offers a hybrid working mode, combining the flexibility of remote work with the collaborative environment of in-office days.

Culture

Berluti fosters a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Employees are encouraged to take initiative and contribute to the brand's legacy of excellence.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.