Store Experience & Shop Design Manager bij Samsonite

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

Job Description

Samsonite Europe nv, located in Oudenaarde, is seeking a passionate and creative Store Experience & Shop Design Manager to join our Retail Department. This role is pivotal in shaping the in-store experience across Europe, ensuring our brand identity is consistently reflected through innovative visual merchandising and store concepts.

Key Responsibilities

•  Create and roll out new store concept designs aligned with brand vision 

•  Plan store zoning and display layouts to optimize customer experience. 

•  Lead and oversee new store openings and renovations, ensuring brand consistency and excellence. 

•  Manage all aspects of store interiors, including drawings, budgeting, and maintenance. 

•  Coordinate the ordering and preparation of equipment and props for openings. 

•  Develop and execute a strategic plan for annual Visual Merchandising (VM) activities. 

•  Design and implement window displays and fixture details, including local production. 

•  Collaborate with external vendors to ensure high-quality, cost-effective solutions. 

•  Maintain a strong understanding of the luggage/bag industry to ensure impactful POS designs. 

•  Research and integrate emerging trends and innovations into retail environments. 

•  Conduct regular store visits within Europe to ensure VM guidelines are optimized and consistently applied. 

•  Act as a key liaison with European local management and related departments on VM matters. 

  
  

Applicants Should Ideally

•  Bachelor’s degree or higher in Design, Interior Design, or related field. 

•  10 years of experience in fashion, accessories, or global brand environments. 

•  Willingness to travel regularly to store locations. (Europe) 

•  Strong expertise in shop interior design and related tasks. 

•  Advanced proficiency in design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, CAD). 

•  Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. 

•  Open-minded and adaptable to diversity and change. 

•  Ability to anticipate and respond to evolving trends and customer needs with creativity. 

•  Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams and people 

  
  

Samsonite Is Offering

•  A very challenging job in the European Headquarters of an international company based in Oudenaarde. Be part of a global brand that values innovation, creativity, and excellence. This is your opportunity to shape the future of retail design and deliver outstanding experiences to millions of customers worldwide. 

•  A permanent job with an attractive compensation package, including an excellent pension scheme, a competitive group insurance, lunch vouchers and extra holidays. 

  
  

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About The Team

Why you'll love working here:

• Our employees matter. As a people-focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based.

• Vibrant culture. We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.

• Socially responsible. We want to minimize our products' impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide. We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models. 

  
  

What We Value

At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ. We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions. This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team. We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily.

Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.

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