Montblanc Visual Merchandising Executive
- Location
- Sydney New South Wales Australia
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
About Montblanc
Montblanc is a global maison renowned for uniting fine craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless elegance across writing instruments, leather goods, watches, accessories, and new technologies. Founded in 1906 and inspired by the spirit of exploration and mastery, the brand offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a heritage of excellence while shaping contemporary luxury experiences for discerning clients worldwide. As an employer, Montblanc values precision, creativity, service excellence, and an entrepreneurial mindset, fostering an international environment where talent can grow across retail, design, manufacturing, marketing, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, cultural refinement, and meaningful client relationships.
Visual Merchandising Executive at Montblanc, Sydney – manage VM strategy, budgets, and installations across Australia for the luxury watchmaker.
Role & Responsibilities
- Interpret and implement global HQ visual merchandising guidelines with strategic market adaptations while preserving Montblanc's luxury heritage
- Train sales advisors on daily shop floor maintenance, product presentation techniques, and display standards
- Develop zoning plans aligned with business objectives and compile detailed post-installation photo documentation
- Own and manage the Visual Merchandising budget, including planning, tracking, and executing purchases for point-of-sale materials, window installations, and VM tools across all locations
- Partner with local production vendors and contractors to oversee seasonal window installations, pop-up builds, and minor in-store production initiatives
- Oversee local storage facilities, conduct VM stock counts, and maintain reuse and recycling workflows for seasonal props
- Maintain visual identity standards across all retail boutiques, travel retail, and wholesale points of sale through in-person regional travel and development of clear VM planograms
- Support marketing and external events by providing zoning plans, VM setup, and logistics coordination
- Collect store feedback and support needs to report to the regional team for corresponding actions
- Serve as the primary communication bridge between Australian commercial teams and the South Asia Regional Visual Merchandising office, balancing competing retail, wholesale, and leadership priorities
Qualifications
- University degree in marketing, design management, or related discipline
- 3–5 years of professional experience in luxury retail visual merchandising or equivalent
- Demonstrated expertise in managing VM production for window displays and pop-in installations
- Proven experience controlling VM expenses and managing external production vendors and contractors
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Teams) and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)
- Strong analytical and attention to detail with demonstrated creative thinking and entrepreneurial mindset
- Exceptional interpersonal skills capable of navigating matrixed reporting structures and balancing competing stakeholder priorities
- Ability to multitask, work reliably under pressure, and maintain a positive attitude
- Willingness to travel periodically across Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, and regional points of sale
Skills
Experience
3–5 years of professional experience in luxury retail visual merchandising, display design, or related retail operations roles, with demonstrated success in managing VM budgets, production timelines, and multi-location implementations.
Education
University degree in marketing, design management, or related discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Culture
Montblanc fosters a refined, international workplace culture rooted in craftsmanship, heritage, and a commitment to timeless innovation. As an employer, it values meticulous attention to detail, collaborative excellence, and the personal development of teams who bring its luxury writing instruments, leather goods, watches, and accessories to life.
About Cerulean
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