Field Visual Merchandiser - Travel Retail EMA - based Munich

Travel Retail Europe, Middle East and Africa wish to recruit a Field Visual Merchandiser who will cover all brands and one major airport location within TREMA. The ideal candidate would be based in the same country as the airport, and therefore the successful candidate will live within a commutable distance of Munich Airport. This role's primary function will be Travel Retail environments looking after one top-door airport in the region. Traveling to multiple airports is not required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

LIGHTBOX ROLLOUTS

1. Ensure database is up to date (measurements, delivery address, contact person, airport status).
2. Translation review for the specific airport.
3. Proof approvals (sizes, translations, logos, dimensions, copy) for their top door airport.
4. Coordinate shipment and installation with retailer for the top door designated.
5. In some cases, you may need to liaise with the local supplier, organizing printing and installation.
6. Share report with snagging and pictures with Office Visual Merchandising team as well as the Project management team.

VM COLLATERALS

1. Ensure stock is in place prior to campaign launch (together with the SEE).
2. Ensure all VM elements are correctly shipped and delivered.
3. Align with BA's, retailer and SEE's on proper execution of the campaign.
4. Work with Customs Office to process shipments through customs.
5. Share report with snagging and pictures with Office VM / Marketing.

HPP & SPP

1. Liase with retailer / contractor for installation.
2. Ensure VM elements and collateral arrives on time.
3. Align with SEE's / Marketing on the delivery of GWP’s.

Merchandise on counter with direction from SEE / FVM / OVM.

1. Work together with the FVM and SEE to ensure the product allocation is relevant to the market and to the customer flow (make necessary adjustment on site).
2. Do the snagging lists and work closely with the shopfitter to solve all the issues.

STORE INSTALLATIONS

1. Liase with retailer / contractor for installation.
2. Visit shopfitter’s warehouses to check the equipment prior to the installation.
3. Work with Customs Office to process shipments through customs.
4. Ensure stock and assortment together with SEE is ready for on-countering.
5. Merchandise per planograms and / or adjustments based on TRWW & The branded Office VM.
6. Collect & compile snagging and work closely with the shopfitter and office SDVM to solve all the issues.

STORE VISIT

1. Work closely with the BAs for all brands, education of the store teams, to align the merchandising according to the planogram.
2. Ensure all the brands are aligned with the current visual rollout / guidelines. Competitor reports in the top door.
3. Liase with SEEs to Merchandise the counter according to the guidelines and MOB.
4. Work on maintenance reports and follow up with the shopfitter, retailer and PM team to solve any issues.

Description

Field Visual Merchandiser - Travel Retail EMA - based Munich

Qualifications

1. 3+ Years of retail merchandising or related field experience preferred.
2. Strong organization, follow up and prioritization skills.
3. Ability to Travel 75% of the time.
4. Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
5. Ability to communicate with Associates at different levels.
6. Ability to self-manage and work well independently.
7. Deadline oriented and possess superior organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
8. Strong interpersonal / communication skills.
9. Excellent organizational skills.
10. Analytical skills.
11. Travel Retail is a fast-paced, dynamic and entrepreneurial environment and candidates should have a positive, flexible, hands-on and committed approach.