Within the Visual Merchandising team, the Visual Merchandising Trade Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the visibility and execution of soft visual merchandising, creating a cohesive and engaging brand story across retail spaces.
The role is responsible for the planning and implementation of soft merchandising elements for brand campaigns and product launches, ensuring consistent brand messaging and strong visual appeal.
The position works closely with Product Marketing, Trade, Sales, and In-Store teams to optimize visual merchandising deployment and ensure excellence in execution across points of sale.
Visual Merchandising & Trade Execution
* Plan and implement soft merchandising elements for brand campaigns and product launches.
* Lead the design, production, and installation of Trade projects, including SPPs, HPPs, retailer decorations, events, Sephora animations, and other activations.
* Coordinate Counter Takeovers, including forecasting materials from Central and overseeing local implementation.
* Ensure consistent brand messaging and visual excellence across retail spaces.
* Ensure compliance with brand standards, safety regulations, and retailer requirements.
Cross-functional Coordination
* Collaborate with Product Marketing, Trade, Sales, and In-Store teams to optimize VM deployment.
* Coordinate with external vendors and suppliers for production and implementation.
* Manage photography coordination.
* Review OOH color proofs and captions.
Store Excellence & Follow-up
* Conduct regular store visits to evaluate visual merchandising execution.
* Provide feedback and identify opportunities for improvement.
* Monitor the quality and consistency of implementation across locations.
Project Management & Operations
* Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
* Prepare reports and follow up on key VM activities.
* Manage administrative processes, including POs.
* Oversee display warehouse management.
* Travel to store locations as required.
Responsibilities may evolve according to business needs and ongoing projects.
Experience & Education
* Minimum 3 years of experience in Visual Merchandising, preferably within a luxury retail environment.
* Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Architecture, or a related field.
* Understanding of retail operations and consumer behavior.
Technical Skills
* Strong project management and organizational skills.
* Vendor and supplier negotiation.
* Budget and deadline management.
* Strong reporting and analytical capabilities.
* High attention to detail.
* Microsoft Office.
* Adobe Photoshop.
* Adobe Illustrator.
* Adobe InDesign.
* SketchUp.
Key Soft Skills
* Creativity & innovation.
* Initiative and proactivity.
* Resourcefulness and resilience.
* Critical thinking and problem solving.
* Stakeholder management.
* Teamwork and collaboration.
* Communication and interpersonal skills.
* Emotional intelligence and empathy.
* Learning agility and adaptability.
* Strategic thinking and business acumen.
* Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Dior Values
* Create Passionately
* Craft Together with Joy
* Excel for Ultimate Luxury
* Lead with Audacity
* Cultivate Triumphant Inclusivity
* Commit & Act to Re-enchant the World
Inclusion & Diversity
Inclusivity is at the heart of Parfums Christian Dior’s excellence. The Maison is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, welcomed, and valued, regardless of their uniqueness.
Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the application process upon request.
