Visual Merchandiser & Trainer – Travel Retail & Cruise Ships — The Swatch Group (U.S.) Inc.
Role overview
## Visual Merchandiser & Trainer – Travel Retail & Cruise Ships - Swatch Group
### The company Tissot, watchmakers blending tradition and pioneering spirit since 1853. Nestled in the Swiss mountains of Le Locle, Tissot crafts watches that become the storytellers of life's voyage: it's not just the destination that matters, but the importance of the path filled with significant milestones and unforgettable memories. The brand’s ambassadors, including American basketball star Damian Lillard, Italian motorcycling sensation Enea Bastianini, Slovenian cyclist Primož Roglič, and Chinese Actors Liu Yifei and Simon Gong exemplify the hours of dedication preceding one’s excellence. On a broader stage, Tissot also partners with the NBA, MotoGPTM, and the Tour de France as their Official Timekeeper. Discover Tissot’s collections: T-Touch, PRX, Chemin des Tourelles. Every Swiss timepiece crafted embodies a fusion of heritage and innovation, and while priced accessibly, stands as an enduring legacy defying the constraints of time. Going beyond watchmaking and timekeeping, Tissot accompanies individuals in every moment, celebrating not only the achievements, but the journey itself.
### Job description As a Visual Merchandiser & Trainer with Swatch Group, U.S., you will play a key role in supporting watch sales within our travel retail which is airports and cruise ship wholesale accounts by driving visual merchandising excellence and delivering impactful training. You will oversee the brand’s visual representation in all boutiques across the assigned region and maintain training initiatives to increase brand and product knowledge among the dedicated channel teams. Tasks include the planning, organization, coordination, training and implementation of all Visual Merchandising measures that have been developed by the Brands. The role will require travel throughout the US, predominantly within the main Cruise ports of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Port Canaveral, Galveston, Los Angeles and Seattle. This position is a hybrid position.
Key requirements
- Prepare and distribute communication materials related to visual displays in accordance with brand guidelines.
- Provide ongoing coaching to store teams, identifying skill gaps and recommending development initiatives.
- Professional requirements Education and Experience Requirements High School Diploma or GED required;
- College degree preferred.
- 2-3 years of retail visual merchandising experience, preferably in specialty goods, jewelry, or watches.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
