Visual Merchandising Manager (Multi Brand)

PT MDS Retailing Tbk; Tangerang; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 280,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT MDS Retailing Tbk seeks a visionary Head of Visual Merchandising to lead VM strategy across its multi-brand portfolio. You will shape compelling customer experiences and drive commercial performance through consistent execution across stores and formats.

With 8–10+ years in VM and at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, you will translate brand strategy into retail experiences, collaborate with Commercial and Marketing, and mentor a high-performing VM team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10+ years in Visual Merchandising within large-scale retail.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record across multiple brands or concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-brand VM strategies aligned with each brand’s identity, target customer, and commercial objectives.
• Lead seasonal VM concepts, campaigns, window displays, and product presentation across stores, regions, and formats.
• Translate brand and commercial strategies into impactful retail experiences using sales data and market insights.
• Collaborate with Commercial and Marketing to deliver strong customer experiences and drive business objectives.
• Oversee VM planning and execution for new openings, refurbishments, and special projects; manage vendors and budgets.
• Establish VM guidelines, toolkits, and training to ensure consistent implementation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the VM team with a focus on creativity and accountability.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in VM

Job description

We are seeking a visionary and commercially driven Head of Visual Merchandising to lead VM strategy across our multi-brand portfolio. This role will shape compelling, differentiated customer experiences while driving strong commercial performance and consistent execution across stores and retail formats.

Key responsibilities

Develop and execute multi-brand VM strategies aligned with each brand's identity, target customer, and commercial objectives.

Lead seasonal VM concepts, campaigns, window displays, and product presentation, ensuring consistency and excellence across stores, regions, and formats.

Translate brand and commercial strategies into impactful retail experiences, using sales performance, customer insights, and market trends to improve VM effectiveness and store productivity.

Partner with Commercial, Marketing, Store Operations deliver impactful customer experiences and support business objectives.

Lead VM planning and execution for new store openings, refurbishments, and special retail projects. Manage VM vendors, assets, budgets, and resources effectively.

Establish VM guidelines, toolkits, and training to ensure effective implementation across brands and stores.

Lead, mentor, and develop the VM team, fostering creativity, innovation, and accountability.

About you

Bachelor's Degree in VM, Fashion, Interior Design, Marketing, Retail Management, or related field.

8–10+ years of Visual Merchandising experience in large scale retail, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

Proven experience managing VM across multiple brands or retail concepts.

Strong understanding of retail operations, consumer behavior, store design, and visual storytelling, with the ability to balance creativity and commercial objectives.

Proven ability to translate brand strategy into commercially effective retail experiences.

Strong leadership, project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Willingness to travel frequently for store visits and project execution.

Matahari is Indonesia's premier department store chain, holding a commanding 47.8% market share. As the nation's leading omni-channel, customer-centric "house of specialists," we excel in apparel, footwear, beauty, and related sectors, driven by our philosophy of "feel good."