Visual Merchandiser & Trainer - East Coast

Hamilton Watch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

PTO 18 days

Holidays

Employee product discount

Job summary

Hamilton is seeking a Visual Merchandiser & Trainer to support watch sales across our East Coast Territory through compelling visual merchandising and hands-on training in both retail and wholesale settings.

This field role requires 2–3 years of retail merchandising experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel up to 80–85%—including occasional weekends. The position offers a competitive base salary with bonus eligibility within the Swatch Group.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; College degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of retail visual merchandising experience, preferably in specialty goods, jewelry, or watches.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Proven ability to coach and train diverse teams in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong eye for design, layout, and brand storytelling through product presentation.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• The work schedule will vary from Monday through Friday and may include an occasional weekend.
• Ability to domestically and internationally up to 80-85% of the time (minimum 4 days per workweek).

Responsibilities

• Support watch sales within retail and wholesale through visual merchandising and training.
• Oversee the visual representation of Hamilton brand and products in all boutiques (retail and wholesale) within assigned East Coast Territory.
• Maintain training initiatives that will increase Hamilton brand and product knowledge.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, training and implementation of all Visual Merchandising measures developed by Hamilton.
• This position is a field position and requires travel.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Training & Coaching

Communication Skills

Retail Merchandising Experience

Brand Storytelling

Travel Readiness

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

As a Visual Merchandiser & Trainer with Hamilton, U.S., the position will be responsible to support the watch sales within our retail and wholesale account through visual merchandising and training. This role will oversee the visual representation of our Hamilton brand and products in all boutiques (retail and wholesale) within assigned East Coast Territory. Visual Merchandiser & Trainer will also be responsible for maintaining training initiatives that will increase Hamilton brand and product knowledge. Tasks include the planning, organization, coordination, training and implementation of all Visual Merchandising measures that have been developed by the Hamilton.

This position is a field position.

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Education And Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; College degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of retail visual merchandising experience, preferably in specialty goods, jewelry, or watches.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Proven ability to coach and train diverse teams in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong eye for design, layout, and brand storytelling through product presentation.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• The work schedule will vary from Monday through Friday and may include an occasional weekend.
• Ability to domestically and internationally up to 80-85% of the time (minimum 4 days per workweek).

Physical Requirements:

This is primarily active position which requires the Visual Merchandiser & Trainer to move about the various locations while continuously climbing ladders, bending, stooping, lifting, reaching, moving and carrying up to 40 lbs. There is frequent travel to multiple retail locations within assigned territory. The position requires the ability to operate motor vehicles, computers and tablets, communicate clearly, and engage physically with visual merchandising setups. Finger dexterity is necessary. Occasional evening or weekend work to support store openings, seasonal transitions, or special events.

Additional Skill Requirements:

• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator and presenter.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and a quick learner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to remain engaged and responsive when working remotely.
• Flexibility to work extended hours when required.
• Willingness to accept feedback and continuously improve.

This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the role.

This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Visual Merchandiser & Trainer. Duties, responsibilities and activities may evolve or change at any time with or without notice.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

The annual base salary range for this position is $70,000–$77,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience and skills. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus.

The Swatch Group is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and is committed to environmental sustainability.

• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance (employee and dependents are eligible 1st of the month following 30 days; generous employer contribution)
• Immediate participation in the 401(k) and 100% vested employer match after one year (maximum 4% employer match with 5% employee contribution)
• Company paid life insurance and Long Term Disability
• 18 days of PTO per year
• Special bucket of sick time per year extended paid time for medical, parental and military leave
• Holiday pay
• Voluntary FSA, STD, Accident/Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Employee product discount

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Bedrijfsomschrijving

Swatch Group is the world's number one manufacturer of finished watches. With its 16 watch brands, the Group is present in all price segments, and is also active in the manufacture and sale of jewelry, watch movements and components.

Swatch Group unites, among other companies, the following watch brands under its roof: Breguet, Harry Winston, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Jaquet Droz, Omega, Longines, Rado, Union Glashütte, Tissot, Balmain, Certina, Mido, Hamilton, Swatch and Flik Flak. The Group has a strong distribution and multi-brand retail net with two sophisticated boutiques under the name of Tourbillon and Hour Passion. Swatch Group is also an important player in advanced nanomechanical, nanoelectronic and Bluetooth technologies essential to watchmaking and other industries.