- Location
- New York City New York USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $85,000–95,000/year
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
The Watches of Switzerland Group seeks a Visual Merchandising Manager to coordinate visual merchandising projects across its retail network, uphold showroom and brand standards, and support openings, renovations, acquisitions, events, and installations. The permanent, full-time role is based in New York City and offers an annual salary of $85,000–$95,000.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate visual merchandising projects across The Watches of Switzerland Group.
- Communicate with retail teams and conduct regular store visits to ensure showrooms meet merchandising and brand standards, including signage, window displays, flowers, scent machines, music, hospitality, and overall ambience.
- Partner with Retail Management to prepare showrooms for events, visits, and marketing shoots through in-person visits, virtual walkthroughs, or photo reviews.
- Work with external brand partners to ensure their brand standards are met.
- Provide visual merchandising support for new store openings, renovations, and acquisitions.
- Coordinate visual installations in the New York City flagship with brand partners and the retail team, ensuring flawless execution.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of visual merchandising experience.
- Experience with jewelry, timepieces, and luxury retail is a plus.
- Exceptional organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Enthusiastic, ambitious, and flexible problem-solver.
- Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders and external brands to coordinate installations.
- Comprehensive understanding of the logistics and coordination involved in designing and installing pop-ups and window displays.
- Local vendor sources for flowers and supplies.
- Well-versed in reading and updating floor plans.
- Comfortable providing virtual feedback to retail teams.
- Portfolio required.
- Experience hiring and managing local freelancers.
- Experience with basic construction hand tools.
- Experience with various displays and event installations.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years of visual merchandising experience.
Workplace
This position is based in New York City, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 85,000 to USD 95,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental, life, and disability benefits; comprehensive ongoing training; career growth potential; generous staff purchase discounts.
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