Vhernier Store and Events Operations Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- €55,000–65,000/year
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Jul 3, 2026
About Vhernier
Vhernier, a distinguished name in the luxury jewelry sector, is renowned for its avant-garde designs and exceptional craftsmanship. As part of the Richemont group, Vhernier offers a dynamic and inclusive workplace where creativity and diversity are celebrated. The brand is committed to nurturing talent and fostering an environment of growth and excellence.
Vhernier, a distinguished Italian high-jewelry maison within the Richemont group, seeks an experienced Store and Events Operations Manager to define and execute the store design and visual merchandising strategy across all global boutiques and points of sale. This role holds worldwide responsibility for ensuring consistent brand expression and premium customer experience at all retail touchpoints, directly contributing to commercial success and reinforcing Vhernier's distinctive identity in the luxury marketplace.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and manage design concepts for new boutiques, renovations, and special projects in alignment with Vhernier's brand identity and luxury standards
- Collaborate with external architects, designers, and suppliers to oversee project execution from conceptualization through opening, including space planning, material selection, furnishings, and lighting
- Manage budgets and timelines for all store design initiatives, ensuring strict adherence to financial and scheduling parameters
- Define and implement Vhernier's global visual merchandising strategy, encompassing window displays, in-store exhibitions, product presentation, and seasonal campaigns
- Create and distribute comprehensive visual merchandising guidelines to ensure consistency and excellence across all boutiques and multibrand retail locations
- Develop creative concepts for seasonal campaigns, collection launches, and special events in collaboration with Marketing and Communication teams
- Train and mentor sales teams and retail managers on the application of visual merchandising protocols
- Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of visual merchandising strategies, proposing continuous improvements and market-responsive adaptations
- Lead and develop a high-performing Store Design and Visual Merchandising team, fostering collaborative and proactive approaches
- Manage relationships with external suppliers, design agencies, and partners
- Provide reporting and monitor annual budgets for retail and wholesale investments in store design and sales spaces in coordination with the finance and accounting department
Qualifications
- 7–10 years of progressive international experience in Store Design and/or Visual Merchandising roles, preferably within the luxury sector (jewelry, fashion, watchmaking)
- Strong creative abilities and refined aesthetic sensibility with deep understanding of luxury design principles
- Demonstrated excellence in project management, capable of managing multiple concurrent initiatives and meeting strict deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written command of Italian and English
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to collaborate across multiple departments and external stakeholders
- Willingness to travel frequently nationally and internationally for site visits and project supervision
Skills
Experience
7–10 years of progressive international experience in Store Design and/or Visual Merchandising roles, preferably within the luxury sector such as high jewelry, fashion, or watchmaking. Demonstrated ability to lead design projects from conception through execution, manage cross-functional teams, and maintain consistency across multiple retail locations.
Education
Not specified; typically a degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Visual Merchandising, or a related discipline is expected for this level of responsibility.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 55,000 to EUR 65,000 per annum.
Benefits
8 EUR meal ticket for each worked day; welfare program; CCNL Commercio collective bargaining agreement
Culture
Vhernier fosters a culture that thrives on the rich diversity of arts, cultures, and human skills. The company is dedicated to encouraging untapped potential and values freedom, collegiality, and solidarity. Empathy, curiosity, courage, humility, and integrity are highly encouraged, reflecting a commitment to nurturing a supportive and dynamic workplace.
About Cerulean
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