Visual Merchandising Project Manager

Position Summary:

Bulgari Corporation of America is looking for a Visual Merchandising Project Manager to support our Fragrance Business across the Americas. This individual plays a key role confirming designs and managing programs from bid through production to installation and regular maintenance. It is a vital role responsible for maintaining the BVLGARI brand image across the region. This position will have a direct reporting line into the Marketing Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & SCOPE

• Oversee the adaptation and implementation of visual guidelines to ensure best quality of product display and provide feedback monthly
• Responsible to train client advisors and visual points of contact of business partners on display and visual merchandising standards
• Participate to the preparation and execution of new store openings, pop-ups, and key throughout the year, ensuring the right vendors are selected and delivering the highest standards
• Maximize store sales through a strong level of business and key metric analysis and apply observations to merchandising strategies
• Maintain visuals/display materials/prop inventory and coordinate orders for retail, wholesale and travel retail stores including existing and new store openings, pop-ups, key events
• Manage the visual merchandising and CAPEX budgets and manage daily procurement activities related to overall accounts, handling departmental administrative duties as required
• Identify Americas suppliers who can execute brand standards
• Build relationships with internal & external stakeholders to develop a best-in-class ID and Merchandising function
• Provide key measurement statistics, analysis and reporting on new and existing installations
• Regular update and communication to management through weekly, monthly and quarterly business review

SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

• 5+ years store visual merchandising experience
• Solid experience in project management with proven planning and agility skills
• Retail and wholesale experience preferred
• Understanding of high luxury business requirements / awareness
• Outstanding project management, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Experience with beauty and or wholesale environments
• Business and customers centric style, results driven
• Strong autonomy and ability to prioritize his/her activities
• Analysis / Reporting skills
• Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe skills
• Fluent English (Spanish and Italian as +)
• Ability to travel as needed