Merchandising & Visual Merchandising Manager

Louis Vuitton (M) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Louis Vuitton (M) Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Merchandising Manager to drive retail merchandising strategies, translate global activation plans into store actions, and oversee visual merchandising across outlets.

You will partner with Retail, central Merchandising and VM to monitor performance, analyze data, optimize sell-through and inventory, and lead local teams toward retail excellence and an exceptional client journey.

Responsibilities

• Shape and implement the retail assortment strategy reflecting priorities and Maison identity
• Lead activation plans, launches, events, and seasonal highlights tailored to local opportunities
• Monitor product lifecycle and performance; propose tactical adjustments to maximize sales
• Analyse store and regional performance metrics to inform inventory and display decisions
• Plan and follow stock and capacity to ensure the right product is in the right place
• Oversee retail activation and in-store storytelling for a seamless client journey
• Lead and oversee the visual merchandising strategy across retail environments
• Partner with store VM and teams to deliver high-quality execution and sales impact
• Track key metrics like sell-through and conversion to demonstrate impact
• Develop local merchandising teams and promote collaboration and excellence
• Interface between central merchandising, retail, marketing, and operations
• Foster alignment and accelerate decision cycles across functions
• Support store teams with actionable insights, training, and tools
• Champion client-centricity and embed market signals into actions
• Regularly report performance, risks, and opportunities to drive acceleration

Job description

The Merchandising Manager drives the execution of retail merchandising strategies to deliver commercial performance, brand consistency, and client experience, and oversee the visual merchandising across stores. This role translates global assortment and activation strategies into actionable plans at store and regional level, overseeing offer optimization, launches, and in-store execution.

Working closely with Retail, central Merchandising and Visual Merchandising, the position monitors performance, supports decision-making through data analysis, and leads local teams to optimize sell through, inventory efficiency, and retail excellence.

Job responsibilities

Strategy & Offer Management

• Shape and implement the retail assortment strategy, ensuring store segmentation, channel mix, and product allocation reflect both commercial priorities and Maison identity
• Lead the development and roll-out of activation plans, including launches, special events, and seasonal highlights, tailored to local opportunities
• Monitor product lifecycle and performance, proposing tactical adjustments to maximize sales, sell-through, and margin

Business Analytics & Performance Management

• Analyse store and regional performance metrics, driving data-informed decision-making inventory, replenishment, and display optimization
• Lead the planning and follow-up of stock and capacity management, ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time
• Oversee retail activation, from VM execution to in-store storytelling, to guarantee a seamless client journey.

Visual Merchandising

• Lead & oversee the execution of the Maison's visual merchandising strategy across retail environments
• Partner with in-store visual merchandising & store teams to deliver high-quality visual execution, monitor performance, and continuously improve the client experience while driving sales performance
• Track and report key metrics sell-through, dwell time, conversion rates-demonstrating the commercial impact of visual merchandising initiatives

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Develop and empower local merchandising teams, sharing best practices and cultivating a spirit of collaboration and excellence
• Act as the interface between central merchandising, retail, marketing, and operations- fostering alignment and accelerating decision cycles
• Support store teams with actionable insights, training, and tools to deliver an outstanding retail experience

Governance, Reporting & Client Focus

• Ensure compliance with Maicon processes and guidelines, safeguarding the Maison's reputation in every store environment
• Regularly report on performance, risks, and opportunities, providing recommendations for business acceleration
• Champion a client-centric approach- embedding feedback, competitive analysis, and market signals into every action

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Luxury & Designer Goods Retail 51-100 employees

The world leader in luxury, Louis Vuitton has been synonymous with the art of stylish travel since 1854. Since 1987, it has been part of L.V.M.H / Moet Hennesy - Louis Vuitton, the world’s most prestigious luxury goods group headed by Bernard Arnault. Today, other than leather goods, Louis Vuitton has extended its expertise to women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, shoes, watches and jewelry, sunglasses, accessories etc combining traditional craftsmanship with flair and innovation to create a complete lifestyle experience.

The world leader in luxury, Louis Vuitton has been synonymous with the art of stylish travel since 1854. Since 1987, it has been part of L.V.M.H / Moet Hennesy - Louis Vuitton, the world’s most prestigious luxury goods group headed by Bernard Arnault. Today, other than leather goods, Louis Vuitton has extended its expertise to women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, shoes, watches and jewelry, sunglasses, accessories etc combining traditional craftsmanship with flair and innovation to create a complete lifestyle experience.

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