VISUAL MERCHANDISER & TRAINER - MIDWESTERN TERRITORY

Swatch Group • King of Prussia, PA

93d • $50,000 - $65,000

About The Position

As a Visual Merchandiser & Trainer with Tissot, 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 Tissot brand and products in all boutiques (retail and wholesale) within assigned Midwestern region. Visual Merchandiser & Trainer will also be responsible for maintaining training initiatives that will increase Tissot brand and product knowledge. Tasks include the planning, organization, coordination, training and implementation of all Visual Merchandising measures that have been developed by the Tissot. It will role will require travel throughout the midwest territory. This position is a field position.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• College degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of retail visual merchandising experience in specialty goods, jewelry, watches and related a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Must be motivated and a self-starter.
• Ability to foster relationships and maintain connections.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, fluid environment and be able to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Able to work weekends as needed; Travel up to 80%.

Nice To Haves

• Able to organize and execute presentations.
• Confident communicator and presenter.
• Self-motivated and a quick learner for a multifaceted business.
• Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that store merchandise presentations meet Company standards and are in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Prepare all communication materials as per visual displays in accordance to brand's guidelines.
• Train store managers on current visual standards.
• Contribute to achieving sales volume goals by ensuring effective presentations and maintenance of all product categories.
• Manage directly with vendor, the placement of visuals and follow up on all visual orders.
• Coordinate with internal team on centralized mailing of visual materials to trade location.
• Partner with management in planning and executing functional training, leadership development, product and sales training.
• Provide comprehensive communication and training programs to stores.
• Identify visual opportunities and come up with window decoration ideas.
• Create and maintain photo library of retail and wholesale location conditions prior to and after a visit.
• Provide a recap report of the store visits.
• Realize first-in-class set up and decoration of the Brands sponsored events.
• Perform all duties assigned by Management.

Benefits

• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance (employee and dependents eligible 1st of the month following 30 days).
• Immediate participation in the 401(k) with 100% vested employer match after one year.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED