VISUAL MERCHANDISER - Midwest

SummaryIf you are a Dream-maker, this is the place for you. Together, we’ll create the real fabric of Gucci. The primary responsibilities will be to manage and orchestrate all visual directives and standards for interior merchandising and windows, as well as in- store special events, by interpreting the global visual merchandising vision with the goal of driving business performance in our sales channels.Key Accountabilities Create and execute appealing visual presentations that enhance the client experience and maximizes sales; Provide strategic guidance, directives, and partnership with store teams in relation to promoting sales of products through visual merchandising, using independent judgment and discretion based on each store’s individual specifications and business needs; Be the market subject matter expert on brand aesthetics and visual merchandising trends of competitors; Interpret global creative strategy to adapt to market needs using individual creativity and discretion, based on analysis of each store in the market; Analyze selling reports and other data-based tools to react to current and changing needs of the business at the national and individual store level; Train and coach store teams and in-store visual ambassadors regarding visual standards and substitutions; Curate company visual campaign books for store set-ups; Ensure store visual displays are consistently interpreted based on the global creative vision; Train stores on visual merchandising standards and best practices; Partner with store director, merchandising dept, and other key stakeholders to identify novel solutions to improve store performance; Responsible for direct communication with worldwide (WW) visual merchandising team; Develop and implement visual merchandising zoning plans for stores within assigned market; Oversee store visual tools and inventory and ensure they are well-maintained, stored properly and meet brand standards; Communicate visual updates regarding recaps from store visits with company headquarters in Italy; Establish store visit rotation and ensure travel to assigned market meets business needs; Manage respective travel budget and prepare travel projections. Key Pillars for Ways of Working Execute the mission of the role with a Radically Client-Centric mindset; Approach activities and relationships with a methodology that promotes Flat, Connected and Fast ways of collaborative working; Be Relentlessly Creative and approach challenges with an innovative mindset; Demonstrate that Everyone is an Owner through thoughts, actions, and behaviors. If you are interested in becoming a Gucci Dream-maker and applying for employment and require a reasonable accommodation to assist with any part of the application and/or interview process, please contact us by email at accessibility.americas@gucci.com.