Visual Merchandiser, Central

Job Description
The Visual Merchandiser, Central Region will support the implementation of all visual merchandising initiatives throughout the Central/Southwest/Midwest US region. The Visual Merchandiser, Central will support the VM execution of store projects, pop-ups, outposts, campaign changes, and events (VIC, Press, influencer) ensuring thoughtful consistency throughout, and aligning to the standards of Maison Francis Kurkdjian. This position will work closely with field Brand Representatives, Production Vendors, and Retailer partners as well as lead Merchandising Education within their assigned territory; focusing on consistency and execution through virtual sessions or during store visits at counter. The Visual Merchandiser, Central Region reports to the Sr. Manager, Visual Merchandising.
Responsibilities
Visual - Operational Description & Accountabilities:
•Support the Sr. Manager, Visual Merchandising in submitting, coding, and reviewing visual production invoices as needed.
•Support the Sr. Manager, Visual Merchandising in creating visual presentations recapping projects for HQ, field team, and retailers.
•Partner with the Sr. Manager, Visual Merchandising in supporting the creation of VM campaign schematics and adaptations for stores within the North America territory.
•Support the Sr. Manager, Visual Merchandising in the coordination, delivery, and execution of visual elements, such as counter units, novelty display units etc. based on market specific needs.
•Support the Sr. Manager, Visual Merchandising on reviewing production material and prototypes with Vendors as needed.
•Review the VM execution for each location within the respective territory and provide necessary support and feedback on a regular basis.
•Support and partner with Brand Field Representatives on special visual requests, while working closely with Sr. Manager, Visual Merchandising, HQ, production teams, and retailers.
•Partner with Sr. Manager, Visual Merchandising on travel schedule based on store projects or the needs of the business.
•Self-manage travel expenses and travel budgets.
Visual - Field Description & Accountabilities:
•Communicate, develop, and train Specialist, Brand Ambassadors, Counter Managers, and brand field employees, on Maison Francis Kurkdjian visual standards and adaptations to the US market.
•Support the merchandising of store projects and new store openings, as needed.
•Support the coordination, merchandising, and execution of pop-ups and HQ driven events, as needed.
•Conduct store visits, as needed, to ensure shops are executed to Maison Francis Kurkdjian visual standards.
•Guide the field team through merchandising campaign updates, whether through virtual or on-site support, aligning with the HQ calendar cadence.