Visual Merchandising Manager

PUIG Deutschland GmbH; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in fashion and beauty is seeking a talented Visual Merchandising Manager to lead the creative implementation of luxury brands in the heart of London. This exciting role involves developing and executing innovative visual strategies, managing budgets, and collaborating with global teams to enhance brand presence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in visual merchandising, project management, and relationship building, along with proficiency in essential design tools. Join a dynamic and inclusive company that values creativity and personal growth, and make a significant impact in the luxury market.

Benefits

Entrepreneurial work culture

Learning and development opportunities

International growth opportunities

Competitive compensation & benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Visual Merchandising within the luxury or beauty sector.
• Excellent organization and time management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate visual implementation for fragrance and makeup brands.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for timely VM activations and budget management.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Project Management

Time Management

Relationship Building

Creative Thinking

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

SketchUp

IWD VM Planogramming Software

SAP

Job description

Puig is a major player in the worldwide fashion and beauty industry. We have a wide portfolio of well-known luxury brands across fashion, fragrance, makeup, skincare, and wellness. Founded more than 100 years ago, Puig is a family-owned company with a long-term commitment to our brands and stakeholders.

The Opportunity

Based in the Central London Head Office, this role reporting to the Senior Visual Merchandising Manager is to manage and coordinate all aspects of Puig UK’s visual implementation. The role will be responsible for Carolina Herrera Fragrance and Makeup and Jean Paul Gaultier Fragrance brands in accordance with Global guidelines managing temporary POS development and creation in Wholesale doors.

What you'll get to do

• Development, production and implementation of Retailer packages, temporary sites, pop ups and windows in accordance with brand guidelines for Fragrance and Makeup. Liaising with local suppliers, Global stakeholders and HQ.
• Work closely and collaborate with Key Account Managers and respective Marketing Managers to ensure timely sign off from HQ and Retailers for VM activations.
• Create clear briefs for the Global Brand teams considering all local requirements and customer experience. Develop and establish a good working relationship with HQ teams.
• Briefing, production and roll out of temporary promotional support tools within allocated budget for Wholesale stores and all retailers including flagship doors.
• Align with all local stakeholders and relevant departments on launch activations in line with the marketing calendar and priorities.
• Manage production of all visual requests and UK roll outs for new launches/updates liaising with printers to ensure quality process is optimised. Effectively manage brand artwork files – ordering of imagery from HQ and ensuring updates are communicated to all relevant parties.
• Budget ownership and management including raising POs for Opex projects.
• Review Visual Merchandising practices and conduct competitive research for Makeup and Fragrance to ensure innovation, effectiveness and profitability of temporary UK VM activities.
• Effectively manage usage of POS items, manage all planning and CPS orders. Develop bespoke POS and sites where required.
• Source and review suppliers to ensure capabilities meet requirements. Maintain Retail Excellence in all doors by regularly building, updating and sharing planograms internally and externally.
• Produce and develop Visual Merchandising Standards and guidelines with Brand Ambassadors to ensure consistent visual directives / updates are communicated across UK business.
• Maintain database of all planned and implemented Wholesale activities and report feedback on implementations to Puig HQ.

We'd love to meet you if you have

• Proven experience in a similar Head Office Visual Merchandising role within the luxury or beauty industry.
• Project management experience with planograms, POS, retailer packages and sites production is ideal.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Creative thinker.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office package (PowerPoint and Excel – essential and competent in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign) SketchUp (desirable).
• Competent in IWD VM planogramming software.
• Proficient in SAP.
• Project Management.

A few things you'll love about us

• An entrepreneurial, creative and welcoming work culture
• A range of learning and development opportunities
• An international company with plenty of opportunities to grow
• A competitive compensation & benefits package

Puig is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Puig, we are continually looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences to join our team. We believe that creating an inclusive environment in which you feel welcomed, valued, engaged, and empowered strengthens our business and fosters a culture where we are inspired to work hard, challenge ourselves, and be innovative in our thinking. Additionally, we believe that the diversity of our employees makes us a stronger company and better able to serve our customers around the world.