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Visual Merchandising Senior Planner or Planner

  • Store Design Planning and Visual Merch
  • Tokyo, JP
  • Permanent
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Reference code: JR131855

The story of Cartier is founded on curiosity and passion. For more than 170 years we have embraced a bold, pioneering spirit that continues to inspire our teams across all Métiers from our boutiques to our workshops and corporate offices. Our 10,000+ colleagues of more than 105 nationalities are united by a shared independent spirit and commitment to excellence, striving to continuously enrich our Maison’s heritage by pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibility 1

Boutique Display Management & Maintenance

  • Conduct regular store visits to manage and maintain in-store and window displays.
  • Drive strategic visual merchandising initiatives aligned with brand image and business objectives.
  • Implement and adapt visual merchandising guidelines in stores in collaboration with Headquarters and reginal teams.
  • Develop localized VM guidelines and Zoning plan to support implementation.
  • Support the set-up of new boutiques, renovations, and events including overnight work when required.
  • Maximizing sales for the assigned category and providing VM support. (Jewellery, Watch, Accessory)
  • Prepare and distribute installation reports to the relevant departments and VM application (IWD).
  • Coordinate display tool orders with HQ and RID based on approved budget.
  • Manage VM tool orders and coordinate with local suppliers when necessary.
  • Replace and maintain display materials as needed.
  • Support boutique renewals and new openings in collaboration with the relevant departments

Key responsibility 2

Training

  • Develop and continuously improve VM guideline, display training manuals, and training tools for boutiques staff.
  • Provide regular display training programs to boutique staff through on the job training (OJT) and hands-on coaching to strengthen product knowledge and basic display techniques.
  • Organize BTQ VM collective training sessions once or twice a year.

Key responsibility 3

Support for international Jewelry events and local events

  • Prepare VM materials and provide display support for international / local events in line with strategic objectives.
  • Monitor local production and project progress and provide regular update to the VM manager.

Key responsibility 4

Build strong relationship with retail boutiques

  • Visit boutiques regularly to strengthen the VM mindset, build strong relationships with boutiques managers and staff, and promote the importance of visual merchandising.
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of the assigned boutiques, including their layout, façade windows, fixture dimensions, and other relevant store information.

Key responsibility 5

Project management

  • Support and manage assigned projects in collaboration with team members.
  • Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to the Managers.

Key responsibility 6

Update the annual PLV forecast

  • Update PLV forecast forth of year
  • Keep approval budget from Manager.

Required experience:

Senior VM Planner: At least 5 years of visual merchandising experience in a retail environment for a luxury or designer brand.

VM Planner : 1~2 years of visual merchandising experience in a retail environment for a luxury or designer brand.

Native-level Japanese and conversational English proficiency or above

Technical skills / abilities:

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint / Excel / Word)

Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator (a plus)

Personal skills:

Strong passion for Watch & Jewellery or luxury brands.

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take ownership of responsibilities.

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OUR METIERS & PEOPLE

The Maison is home to many different métiers across our international community. Whatever your passion is, there is a place in the Maison for you to flourish and contribute to Cartier’s success.

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