
Group Director, Visual Merchandising - South East
Chanel, Inc., Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67232
* Thinking strategically while also inspiring creativity* Manage the regional Visual Merchandising community by, leading courageously while fostering an environment that encourages empowerment, inspirational and creative thinking* An appetite for Fashion and a desire to stay up to date with latest industry news and trends* Possess a clear passion for the art and science of visual merchandising & styling* Knowledge of current retail landscape and the latest trends and innovations for retail.* Administer the Visual Merchandising and Creative direction for Fashion boutiques* Manage 2-3 direct reports through weekly touch bases, regular coaching, and professional development.* Organize and implement the necessary Visual Merchandising collateral, such as window and event décor, tools, etc.* Protect brand performance and vitality by fostering and harnessing business relationships with Retail and Merchandising partners* Train and develop the Regional Visual Merchandising and BTQ VM team as well as the Boutique Management on Visual Merchandising Guidelines and evaluate the Visual Merchandising in store* Install seasonal window décor changes and floor merchandising changes* Coordinate and plan Visual Merchandising schedules around Boutique openings and renovations with corporate teams* Coordinate the Installations of new product launches and special events within the boutique environment* Manage regional T&E and Freelancer budgets* Domestic and some international travel required to support other projects or business trips* Expressing curiosity with a problem-solving mindset and eye* Striving to create and enhance a luxury experience for our clients* Being conscientious of the community’s wellbeing, recognition and have an inclusion mindset* Collaborating with a desire for diversity, partnership and understanding* Previous regional and management experience both people and business* Critical Thinking and Problem-solving mindset to seek answers* Strong organizational skills in project management* Team player with strong collaborative skills to build meaningful relationships* Self-motivated independent time manager, and ability to prioritize workload* Knowledge of how to read construction plans and technical window production drawings* Confident presentation and digital literacy with command of Outlook calendar, Excel, PowerPoint and Photoshop, Word, Mac proficiency strongly preferred.* Fully Remote: Role can be conducted from home office in the South East Region, may require occasional travel and/or visits to corporate offices/points of sales.* Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Design or related field or extensive experience in Visual Merchandising.* Weekend and Overnight Work required (30 -40 overnights annually)* Must be able to lift 35 lbs.Compensation: of the total compensation for this position. Other forms of variable pay [may/will] be offered for this position. Other components [may/will] include bonus potential, benefits, Benefits and Perks:Family and care giving benefits (inclusive of parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com Membership)401K and other incentives Chanel is a private company whose values are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work. We offer a unique work environment where individuals are encouraged to better understand the brand, the business, and motivations, so that together we can unlock the possibilities of growth. This is reflected in:We offer Employee Resource Groups in the US that are voluntary, open to all, employee-led groups formed around a shared identity or lived experience, whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community aligned with the values and missions of the communities they support.CHANEL Community empowers our employees to channel their passions, talents and sense of purpose to contribute to and learn from our communities.We have dedicated in-house teams focused on supporting the onboarding of employees,developing leadership skills via custom programs like Imagine Chanel People, Heart of Leadership and group and individual coaching, and blended online and live classes offered on our Bloom platform and by skilled trainers, such as Shape Your Career, to develop career building skills. *\*Chanel, Inc. benefits and perks are dependent on eligibility and subject to modification by Chanel at any time.*Exceptional creation and client experience
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