Assistant Manager - Visual Merchandising

Montblanc; Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Montblanc in India seeks a proactive Visual Merchandiser to execute and maintain VM across brand touchpoints including boutiques, wholesale and travel retail. You will translate guidelines into practical displays, manage budgets, and train retail teams.

The role requires 4–8 years in visual merchandising, luxury retail experience, and strong aesthetic sense; travel across India will be involved.

Qualifications

• Between 4-8 years of experience in visual merchandising and luxury retail is a plus.
• Education in design or related field is preferred.
• Strong aesthetic sense and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Execute the general VM strategy and calendar across brand points of sale.
• Translate VM guidance into practical displays considering stock and local specs.
• Lead local VM actions: windows, in-store displays, and window deco materials.
• Manage VM budget and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders.
• Train RTL/WHS teams and appoint a VM champion per boutique.

Skills

Creative

Detail-oriented

Methodical

People-oriented

Design software knowledge

Presentation skills

MS Office

Education

Graduate degree

Postgraduate degree

Design qualification

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

The profile is responsible for executing and maintaining visual merchandising across all brand points of sale including Retail, Wholesale and Travel Retail according to the guidelines set by MTB HQ. The candidate should be a pro‑active team player, leveraging Visual Merchandising to increase sales and create and implement attractive, impactful and engaging Visual Merchandising concepts for all brand touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities

1: Execute General Visual Merchandising Strategy

• Implement central VM strategy in accordance with set guidelines from MTB HQ
• Execute a yearly window/VM calendar in accordance with global and local campaigns
• Translate all Visual Merchandising guidance into practical solutions adapted to each boutique’s stock availability and local specifications (from external windows to interior displays)

2: Conduct Local Visual Merchandising Actions

• Windows
• Work closely with the region and HQ to create and implement windows for key local moments (Diwali)
• Creation of orders related to all window deco material
• Competitive analysis and continuous market research to stay updated on Visual Merchandising concept evolution for key luxury brands
• Regular reporting as required
• In-Store Displays
• Implement in-store smart zoning for each boutique according to boutique specificities and model stock (number of counters, traffic flow, local client profiles, business objectives…)
• Maintain POSM and packaging across all points of sale, be responsible for ordering stock and maintaining inventory
• Regular visits to boutiques across India to update overall VM and specifically for key window campaign executions

3: Budgets & Vendor Management

• Manage and maintain the defined VM budget for the year (RTL+WHS)
• Areas covered include Window deco, POSM, Packaging material and all local production
• Co-ordinate, communicate and effectively manage all stakeholders for Montblanc (internal and external)

4: Work on Boutique Renovations and New Openings

• Work closely with the Store Design Team to detail out the VM needs for all projects (openings, renovations)
• Evaluate and define the display capacity for new projects

5: Train the Retail/WHS Team

• Work closely with RTL and WHS stakeholders and managers to understand business requirements and provide VM support accordingly
• Identify and train a sales ambassador per boutique to act as a VM champ to execute and manage VM daily
• Responsible for VM training of the retail/WHS teams as and when new guidance is received from HQ

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education

• Graduate or Post-Graduate Degree
• Qualification in Design can be a plus

Required Experience

Between 4- 8 years of experience in visual merchandising and experience in luxury retail is a plus.

Technical Skills / Abilities / Personal Skills

• Creative with a keen aesthetic sense
• Eye for detail
• Methodical, rigorous, and precise
• People-oriented
• Knowledge of basic design software(s)
• Good presentation skills
• MS Office skills (Excel, word etc)