Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager (Non Food) (m/f/d)

Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager (Non Food) (m/f/d)

Lausanne | Full-time | 100% | Permanent | Immediate or to be agreed

Each visit is unique, and it is precisely on this uniqueness that our service is based. Thanks to our team spirit, agility and customer proximity, Manor establishes itself as the number 1 department store for everyday life, both online and in our stores. Do you enjoy dynamic environments and want to fully showcase your strengths? Then join us to shape the shopping experience of tomorrow!

To strengthen our team in the Non Food sector, we are looking for immediate or to be agreed, for a permanent position, at the Lausanne site, a motivated and committed person as Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager, 100%.

Your responsibilities

• You ensure a high level of execution of Visual Merchandising standards and guarantee the visual coherence of the store, both in-store and in the windows.
• You plan, coordinate and implement visual concepts.
• You organise and effectively deploy commercial and marketing campaigns in collaboration with the Store Manager and the relevant teams.
• You analyse commercial performance and propose concrete corrective actions (product highlighting, managing stockouts, optimising customer flows).
• You lead and plan store transformations, commercial events and specific projects (animations, highlights, re-layouts).
• You work closely with the sales teams as well as the Visual and Regional Manager.
• You supervise, organise and develop the VM team as well as the Merchandising staff, ensuring the smooth running of daily activities.
• You provide regular follow-up and feedback on team performance to the Visual Manager.
• You supervise and support apprentices in their training (3D polydesigner).
• You are a role model on the ground and embody leadership by example, focused on results and excellence in execution.

Your profile

• You have solid experience as a Visual Merchandiser, ideally with team responsibilities. A basic training as a 3D polydesigner or certified decorator is an asset.
• You have a strong sensitivity to trends, style and product universe.
• You are customer-oriented and know how to translate needs into relevant merchandising solutions.
• You have an excellent understanding of commercial challenges and can analyse key performance indicators.
• You master product staging in a creative and commercial way.
• You are capable of leading, motivating and developing a team in an inspiring coaching role.
• You communicate clearly, openly and collaboratively.
• You demonstrate strong organisational skills, autonomy and priority management in a dynamic environment.
• You speak fluent French and ideally master another national language.

Our offer

• Personal discount ranging from 10 to 25% on all product groups, including Manora restaurants and supermarkets
• Training and development programmes for all levels and functions
• Between 5 to 7 weeks of holiday per year
• 3 weeks of paid paternity leave & up to 4 months of additional unpaid maternity leave possible
• Possibility of a sabbatical from 1 to 6 months after the 3rd year of service
• Internal pension fund with a very solid coverage rate and above-average savings remuneration

At Manor, we appreciate and live diversity. When recruiting and developing employees, we are committed accordingly to equal opportunities, inclusion and the promotion of plurality.

Interested?

In that case, we look forward to receiving your motivated online application. Just click the "Apply" button and off you go!
Unfortunately, we cannot process paper applications. We wish to fill this position without the help of headhunters.

Your contact

Manor SA, whose headquarters are located in Basel, is the Swiss market leader in the department store sector with a market share of around 60%. In total, the company employs around 6,800 people and trains about 200 apprentices per year. Manor SA operates 65 department stores, 23 Manor Food markets and 23 Manora restaurants as well as 3 distribution centres.