Job Purpose

The Watches of Switzerland Group are market leaders in the retail luxury timepiece and jewelry categories. The visual merchandising presentation of our portfolio of showrooms including Watches of Switzerland, Mayors, Betteridge, Deustch & Deutsch, Roberto Coin, and our network of monobrand timepiece boutiques is instrumental to the success and growth of the retail network.

The Visual Merchandising Manager, West/Central role will coordinate all VM related projects for the Watches of Switzerland Group. Communicate with retail teams and provide regular store visits to ensure showroom encompasses the highest standard of merchandising, and brand standards (in-store signage, window displays, flowers, scent machines, music, hospitality, and overall ambiance). Partner with Retail Management to ensure showroom is ready for an event, visit and/or marketing shoot via in person visit, virtual walkthrough or photo review. Communicate with external brand partners to ensure their corresponding brand standards are met. Provide VM support as needed for new store openings, renovations, and acquisitions.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in visual merchandising.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with jewelry, timepieces, and luxury retail a plus.
• Exceptional organizational, negotiation and communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, ambitious, and flexible problem-solver.
• Able to work with a variety of stakeholders and external brands to coordinate installations.
• Complete understanding of the logistics and coordination needed for designing and installing a pop-up/window is key.
• Local vendor sources for flowers and supplies.
• Coordinate visual installations in NYC flagship with brands, retail team, and ensure flawless execution.
• Well-versed on reading and updating floorplans.  
• Comfortable providing virtual feedback to retail teams.
• Portfolio Required
• Experience with Adobe, PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom, Microsoft Teams proficient
• Experience hiring and managing local freelancers.
• Experience with basic construction hand tools
• Experience with various displays and event installations.

About Us

We're a global retailer employing nearly 3,000 people across the UK and the United States.

Our success is based on strong, long-standing partnerships with the most prestigious luxury watch brands, supported by impactful marketing and powered by leading-edge technology to provide our clients with a modern, distinctive luxury experience. Our clients love us for our exceptional client experience, expertise, and approachability. Our clients are at the heart of everything that we do – we love to wow our clients and make every interaction with us special and memorable.

Rewards

In return for your commitment to excellence, we offer:

• Competitive earnings
• Benefits including medical, dental, life & disability
• Comprehensive, ongoing training
• Career growth potential
• Generous staff purchase discounts