Retail Project Manager

Atrium (EMEA); United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a European Retail Display Project Manager to oversee the planning, production, and execution of retail display programs. This role requires strong project management experience, proficiency in stakeholder communication, and a proven track record in managing cross-functional teams in a retail environment. As part of this contract role, you will coordinate various projects across the UK and Europe, contributing to high-profile store displays in cooperation with major retailers. The position offers a competitive hourly rate with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of project management experience in retail display.
• Proven experience with store display rollouts and vendor communication.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of retail display projects across the UK.
• Act as liaison between clients’ teams and European partners.
• Manage vendor calls and track project spend.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Design, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Google Sheets

Google Docs

PowerPoint

Job description

This range is provided by Atrium (EMEA). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Contract Assignment: European Retail Display Project Manager

Reference: BH 7188

Hourly Rate: £29.33 (depending on experience) – up to 40 hrs/week, occasional evening calls with U.S. stakeholders

Duration: 12 months (with potential extension)

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Remote (must be UK -based)

Contract Type: Must be able to contract via PAYE

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate planning, production, and implementation of physical retail display programs across the UK and Europe.
• Deliver both temporary (campaign-oriented) and permanent (furniture/fixture) retail display projects from design through execution.
• Act as liaison between our clients’s internal cross-functional teams, external creative/production agencies, and European retail partners.
• Maintain and update project trackers and documentation to ensure timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Manage vendor calls, production timelines, payment processing, and internal system tools.
• Generate and track purchase orders (POs) and ensure accurate spend reporting.
• Coordinate with retail fixture vendors, channel marketing managers, and design stakeholders to resolve project-related issues.
• Provide ad-hoc support to other regions and teams as needed during high-volume rollout phases.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of project management experience in a retail display or physical merchandising environment, preferably in consumer electronics.
• Proven experience with store display rollouts, in-store campaigns, and managing vendor and stakeholder communication across multiple countries.
• Proficiency in managing cross-functional teams and projects in an unstructured and dynamic organizational setting.
• Strong command of MS Excel, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to influence across multiple teams.
• Experience working with or for major European retailers such as Currys, MediaMarkt, Fnac, John Lewis, etc.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills for managing multiple project timelines and deliverables.
• Comfortable navigating complex matrix environments and resolving cross-stakeholder conflicts.
• Experience with managing budgets, tracking project spend, and working with internal finance systems.
• Fluency in English; additional languages (French, German, Spanish, Italian) are a strong plus.

Required Qualification(s):

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Design, or a related field preferred
• PMP or Prince2 certification is an advantage

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution and Social Networking Platforms

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