Loro Piana
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Position
Loro Piana is an Italian luxury Maison established in 1924, known for creating the finest quality textiles, ready-to-wear collections, accessories, and bespoke garments. Our dedication to exceptional craftsmanship and use of the world’s finest raw materials positions us a leader in the luxury industry. As an iconic Maison within the LVMH group, we uphold a strong commitment to unparalleled quality and excellence.
General Purpose of the Position:
Responsible for upholding the Loro Piana brand integrity by managing and executing extraordinary window creativity and interior visual merchandising. The overarching goal is to unify the local business strategy, and the global VM expectations within both the retail and wholesale channels, to achieve net sales and KPIs. The Area Visual Manager is responsible for managing the VM execution within multiple locations and will be required to travel. This role will be required to oversee the fostering and development of relationships amongst store teams and act as a liaison between the Regional Visual Manager, Visual Merchandising Specialists, and store teams. They will manage and support the facilitation of product knowledge and VM training of all store team members post monthly visits. As a brand ambassador, the role embodies the Loro Piana spirit by expressing the brand’s history, culture, and values through the visual merchandising lens.
Job Responsibilities
Executing all VM actions required to maximize business results in line with the visual strategy delivered by the Regional Visual Manager and business partners
Weekly meeting with Regional Visual Manager to align and define responsibilities and priorities including rotation schedule, installation planning, travel agenda, VM and creative guideline review, store visit insight, team communication, special projects and administration
Guiding and facilitating weekly touch bases with all business partners to align on travel, upcoming rotations, floor planning, business reactivity, product knowledge development, identifying visual opportunities and successes
Managing and executing all VM rotations in partnership with Regional Visual Manager, Visual Referents, DSAs, business partners and in-store teams while utilizing global VM guidelines to uphold brand integrity
Develop accountable relationships within the WHL channel to sustain brand VM expectations, including visual managers, business partners, floor managers, department heads and DSAs
Executing extraordinary displays that convey a brand mood and theme while achieving a balance of commerciality and cross-selling within RTL and WHL channels
Monthly rotations, special projects and travel may require working outside normal business hours, including weekends, to meet business needs
Manage VM maintenance, store environment and technical clarity of client-facing areas including windows, interiors, mannequin styling, VM tool use, campaign images/digital, logo visibility and fixture placement
Collaborate with business partners and in-store teams to ensure VM inventory is well organized and maintained
Guide and manage VM and product knowledge training throughout the season and during onboarding of new sales professionals and DSAs; provide feedback and training strategy
Proactively propose elevated display solutions to Regional Visual Manager and Director of Visual Merchandising in line with brand vision
Work with partners to develop a visual strategy for peak seasons, including rotation schedules, window styling, and collection placement
Profile
Strong visual skills and aesthetic sensibility
Excellent time management
Excellent executional skills
Agility to lead change, flexible and receptive to constructive feedback
Cooperative, collaborative and team focused
Methodical and detail oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Problem solving
Customer service focused with excellent communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft applications
Additional Information
What we offer
At Loro Piana, we believe in fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment that values our employees' well-being and growth. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, fertility support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, 401K match, and Headspace mental health support. Additionally, employees enjoy a generous product discount, exclusive LVMH discounts, and other tailored perks.
EEO Statement
We strive to create a culture of inclusion where everyone has a sense of belonging. Our goal is to ensure that our outreach and recruiting efforts generate diverse identities and perspectives that will be valued and can thrive. We are continuously assessing our employee and candidate populations to identify ways to ensure they are all-encompassing and equitable.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other and Product Management
Industries
Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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Position
Loro Piana is an Italian luxury Maison established in 1924, known for creating the finest quality textiles, ready-to-wear collections, accessories, and bespoke garments. Our dedication to exceptional craftsmanship and use of the world’s finest raw materials positions us a leader in the luxury industry. As an iconic Maison within the LVMH group, we uphold a strong commitment to unparalleled quality and excellence.
General Purpose of the Position:
Responsible for upholding the Loro Piana brand integrity by managing and executing extraordinary window creativity and interior visual merchandising. The overarching goal is to unify the local business strategy, and the global VM expectations within both the retail and wholesale channels, to achieve net sales and KPIs. The Area Visual Manager is responsible for managing the VM execution within multiple locations and will be required to travel. This role will be required to oversee the fostering and development of relationships amongst store teams and act as a liaison between the Regional Visual Manager, Visual Merchandising Specialists, and store teams. They will manage and support the facilitation of product knowledge and VM training of all store team members post monthly visits. As a brand ambassador, the role embodies the Loro Piana spirit by expressing the brand’s history, culture, and values through the visual merchandising lens.
Job Responsibilities
Executing all VM actions required to maximize business results in line with the visual strategy delivered by the Regional Visual Manager and business partners
Weekly meeting with Regional Visual Manager to align and define responsibilities and priorities including rotation schedule, installation planning, travel agenda, VM and creative guideline review, store visit insight, team communication, special projects and administration
Guiding and facilitating weekly touch bases with all business partners to align on travel, upcoming rotations, floor planning, business reactivity, product knowledge development, identifying visual opportunities and successes
Managing and executing all VM rotations in partnership with Regional Visual Manager, Visual Referents, DSAs, business partners and in-store teams while utilizing global VM guidelines to uphold brand integrity
Develop accountable relationships within the WHL channel to sustain brand VM expectations, including visual managers, business partners, floor managers, department heads and DSAs
Executing extraordinary displays that convey a brand mood and theme while achieving a balance of commerciality and cross-selling within RTL and WHL channels
Monthly rotations, special projects and travel may require working outside normal business hours, including weekends, to meet business needs
Manage VM maintenance, store environment and technical clarity of client-facing areas including windows, interiors, mannequin styling, VM tool use, campaign images/digital, logo visibility and fixture placement
Collaborate with business partners and in-store teams to ensure VM inventory is well organized and maintained
Guide and manage VM and product knowledge training throughout the season and during onboarding of new sales professionals and DSAs; provide feedback and training strategy
Proactively propose elevated display solutions to Regional Visual Manager and Director of Visual Merchandising in line with brand vision
Work with partners to develop a visual strategy for peak seasons, including rotation schedules, window styling, and collection placement
Profile
Strong visual skills and aesthetic sensibility
Excellent time management
Excellent executional skills
Agility to lead change, flexible and receptive to constructive feedback
Cooperative, collaborative and team focused
Methodical and detail oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Problem solving
Customer service focused with excellent communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft applications
Additional Information
What we offer
At Loro Piana, we believe in fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment that values our employees' well-being and growth. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, fertility support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, 401K match, and Headspace mental health support. Additionally, employees enjoy a generous product discount, exclusive LVMH discounts, and other tailored perks.
EEO Statement
We strive to create a culture of inclusion where everyone has a sense of belonging. Our goal is to ensure that our outreach and recruiting efforts generate diverse identities and perspectives that will be valued and can thrive. We are continuously assessing our employee and candidate populations to identify ways to ensure they are all-encompassing and equitable.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other and Product Management
Industries
Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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