Visual Merchandising Associate, Rodeo Drive
About The Position
At CHANEL, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity, and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience, and potential you could bring to CHANEL. About the role: We are looking for an Associate, Visual Merchandising who is passionate about maintaining the brand image in the Boutique, elevating the client experience and facilitating the selling process. This position will support the maintenance of all visual merchandising guidelines including window installs and the proper set-up and use of all fixtures, selling tools, and mannequins within the boutique. They will report directly to the Specialist, VM, work closely with the Boutique Leadership Team and have a dotted line into the Regional VM Manager.
Requirements
- Ability to thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively
- Understanding of, and passion for client experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Passion for the House of CHANEL, its history, product offerings, and commitment to social and cultural initiatives
- Curiosity and desire to learn and grow professionally within the world of CHANEL
- Minimum 2 years of related experience
- Basic knowledge of retail operations, display and merchandising
- Experience in basic computer software and digital photography
- Ability to work on a ladder; be willing and able to lift 30 – 40 lb.
- Able to move heavy items - may include overhead lifting, pulling, and pushing of items up to 25 lbs.
- A flexible schedule with the ability to work late nights, weekends, and some holidays
- Full-time in-store and in-person presence required to support client sales and client service deliver elevated client service to drive business results
Nice To Haves
- Foreign language skills are preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Expedite the selling process for Fashion Advisor’s by being readily available to change mannequins, pull and replenish items from selling floor, make substitutions on displays when product is needed for clients, etc.
- Be the point of contact for the store when VM Lead is on other projects, during corporate holidays and on weekends
- Support Operations team with product prep work for floor moves and collection launches, including P Touching display items
- Update digital photo files for VM maintenance purposes as changes are made
- Keep documentation of window items current (SKU, price, size, etc.) for selling team’s reference
- Assist in implementation of events, Sale, seasonal installs, corporate events and other business driving initiatives in the Boutique
- Communicate effectively with boutique selling team and management
Benefits
- Wellbeing resources include dedicated paid time off for wellbeing (Wellbeing Days in Retail) and a Wellbeing fund
- Family and care giving benefits (inclusive of parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com Membership)
- Generous paid time off policies to include vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer days
- 401K and other incentives
- Robust healthcare offerings; medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE (virtual care), One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), Health Savings Account and Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Advocate, International Business Travel Accident & Medical, and Commuter Transit & Parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
