About the Role
As a VMD Manager based in the office, you will drive VMD strategy, develop talent, and manage store quality within Japanese stores to maximize brand image and contribute to business growth.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute VMD strategies based on HQ guidelines.
- Manage and improve store VMD quality, including interiors, windows, and events.
- Manage VMD projects and provide on-site direction for new campaigns, pop-ups, and store openings/renovations.
- Plan and propose VMD strategies tailored to store characteristics, product strategies, and market conditions.
- Train and develop Store VMD Majors and store staff.
- Develop, schedule, and prioritize store visit plans.
- Create reports, analyze issues, and propose improvement actions.
- Manage and optimize VMD-related supplies, fixtures, and tools.
- Collaborate and coordinate with Retail, Merchandising, Marketing, Construction, and HQ VM teams.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of Moncler's brand concept and the ability to express it at a high level through VMD.
- Extensive practical experience and management experience in the VMD field.
- Experience managing multiple stores or large-scale VMD projects is preferred.
- Ability to train and guide Store VMD Majors and store staff.
- Ability to propose VMD strategies with a commercial perspective, understanding sales, product strategy, and customer trends.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate smoothly with related departments and HQ.
- Flexibility to prioritize and handle urgent tasks and multiple assignments.
- Availability for night construction, regional business trips, and overtime/holiday work during busy periods.
- Proficiency in creating materials, analyzing data, and presenting using PPT and Excel.
- Ability to communicate in English for business (including emails, online meetings, and understanding documents).
Skills
- VMD Strategy
- VMD Execution
- Store VMD Quality Management
- Project Management
- VMD Planning
- Talent Development
- Communication
- Prioritization
- Reporting
- Data Analysis
- Presentation
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- English Business Communication
Location
- Japan
Work Type
- Office-based
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Managerial Experience
- VMD Experience
About the Company
- Moncler
