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Retail Project Manager

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Job summary

A leading company in retail innovation seeks an experienced Retail Project Manager to oversee projects and visual merchandising initiatives. The role involves managing new store openings and enhancing customer experiences through strategic visual presentations. Ideal candidates will possess strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for dynamic environments.

Qualifications

3-5 years of experience as a Retail Project Manager.
Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Basic knowledge of design and 2D drawings is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage retail store projects including new openings and maintenance.
Develop visual merchandising strategies to enhance customer experience.
Coordinate with internal and external teams to meet project milestones.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Problem Solving

Tools

Canva

Design knowledge

Job Description: Retail Project Manager

Do you want to help shape the future of retail? Here’s a thought – how about doing that, while helping people get a sneak peek of what the world is creating at the same time. We are Smartech Retail Group – a destination for innovation at the world’s best department stores. We let people discover, try and play with the latest innovation, gaming, and e-mobility across our experience-led concept stores globally. Because honestly, why should retail be boring? If you want to create immersive experiences and unforgettable memories, this is your chance!

This role plays an essential part in the Smartech team. We are looking for an experienced Retail Project Manager to plan, execute and manage retail projects and visual merchandising initiatives.

Objectives of this Role

Project Management:

Plan and manage retail store projects, including new store openings, remodels, and maintenance
Develop project timelines and resource allocation plans
Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure project milestones are met
Conduct site visits to supervise executions, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with company standards
Prepare and present project status reports

Visual Merchandising:

Develop and implement visual merchandising (VM) strategies to enhance the customer experience for every new launch
Conduct regular store visits to ensure VM standards are consistently applied and maintained
Ensure onboarding and VM plans for every product across stores
Manage special ‘Hero’ projects from ideation to implementation
Report maintenance jobs to external contractors for Smartech and Brand Partners
Find and liaise with contractors regarding samples, prototypes, and fixtures
Work with in-house and freelance designers to visualize the created plans

We are looking for you:

As an experienced Retail Project Manager, you are pivotal in ensuring our retail stores reflect our brand's image and optimise the customer experience through effective visual presentation and store layout. You are a goal-oriented, self-motivated professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, thriving in a dynamic environment—always ready to roll up your sleeves and get things done.

Leveraging your expertise in project management and visual merchandising, you work closely with the retail operations team, business development, marketing, stores, and external stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You build robust and enduring relationships, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. Well-presented, positive, confident, and a team player, you are the changemaker we are seeking.

If you aspire to elevate your skills in a thriving company that understands the enduring significance of retail—keeping it far from dull—join us in shaping tomorrow's future as we create immersive experiences that captivate and entertain.

The Ideal Candidate has:

3-5 years of experience as a Retail Project Manager
Strong communication, project management and problem solving skills
Basic knowledge of design, 2D drawings and Canva are a plus

START: ASAP

LOCATION: London HQ

JOB HOURS: Full time

BANDING: 40k-50k

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