Marketing and Visual Merchandising Specialist

About the role

Oliver Peoples, founded in 1987, is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in vision care. The Retail Marketing & Visual Merchandising Specialist ensures the flawless execution of all Visual Merchandising (VM) and In-Store Communication initiatives across Luxury House Brands, supporting brand excellence in-store by delivering consistent visual standards, managing local VM needs, coordinating with corporate teams, and enhancing the customer experience in alignment with luxury positioning.

Responsibilities

• Execute in-store VM campaigns across multiple luxury brands, including flagship windows, seasonal displays, and special events, ensuring flawless adaptation of global campaigns to local store formats
• Develop and provide clear visual guides, implementation instructions, and VM compliance reporting to monitor adherence to brand standards, identify gaps, and recommend improvements
• Manage inventory of reusable props, VM materials, and in-store communication kits, coordinating logistics for new openings, renovations, seasonal updates, and special initiatives
• Serve as primary contact for local store VM needs, coordinating with corporate teams and vendors for production, installation, logistics, and short-term initiatives
• Manage vendor relationships, track POs, invoices, and budgets to ensure timely execution, accurate reporting, and adherence to brand standards
• Design and deliver monthly training sessions for new hires, managers, and sales associates, focusing on brand heritage, product knowledge, and luxury service standards
• Ensure that training reinforces the premium positioning of the brand while enhancing in-store customer experience
• Coordinate the distribution and programming of digital content across in-store signage, ensuring alignment with physical VM campaigns
• Maintain up-to-date operational store information (addresses, hours, services) across online channels to guarantee accurate brand representation
• Partner with local brand teams (Marketing, Operations, Store Leadership) to ensure smooth implementation of corporate initiatives
• Participate in regional meetings, providing insights and updates on VM compliance, store performance, and local market needs

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Visual Merchandising, Retail Operations, or Marketing within luxury or premium retail
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to executive-level quality
• Proven experience managing external vendors and coordinating logistics
• Familiarity with financial processes, including PO management, invoicing, and budget tracking
• Strong communication, training, and public speaking skills
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work cross-functionally across global and local teams
• Willing to travel domestically – some evenings and weekends

Pay

Pay range: $70,304.00 – $85,022.95 per year. Additional bonus and/or commission may be offered as part of a competitive total rewards package.

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement savings
• Paid time off / vacation
• Employee discounts