Visual Merchandising Manager - Luxe Division

L'OREAL GROUP; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cosmetics company seeks a Visual Merchandising Manager for their LUXE division in London. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in visual merchandising and a strong business acumen, capable of leading initiatives to enhance brand image and customer experience. The role entails managing projects, budgets, and supplier relationships, and ensuring adherence to brand standards across locations. Enjoy an attractive benefits package that reflects the company's commitment to its employees.

Benefits

Discounts on brands like YSL, CeraVe, and Armani

Private medical and dental insurance

Gym discounts

Mental health support

Family leave

Fertility leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Visual Merchandising.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of retail dynamics.
• Ability to analyze competitors’ achievements.

Responsibilities

• Manage in-store activations to align with brand standards.
• Strategically manage VM calendar and POS communications.
• Control VM costs while maximizing brand image and experience.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Project Management

Creativity

Attention to Detail

Tools

SketchUp

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Visual Merchandising Manager - LUXE Division

I am a Visual Merchandising Manager with proven experience and successes in the same or similar field. I strategically lead visual merchandising initiatives to achieve retail excellence in-store, creating customer-centric experiences that enhance the brand image of LUXE. I strive for exceptional performance and always deliver excellent results.

A Day in the Life

1. POE (Point of Experience) Support: Manage the implementation of in-store activations. Ensure that the brand's image standards/guidelines are met and that O+O customer experiences seamlessly link to each other.
2. New Stores & Refits: Modify POS navigation to align with brand strategy. Coordinate logistics for new store openings and refurbishments, including ordering POS, testers, and visuals.
3. Building & Maintaining Key VM Databases: Ensure the lightbox database and VM counter master plan are always up to date.
4. VM Calendar: Strategically manage the VM calendar, including lightbox and visual calendar. Communicate POS OCDs (On Counter Dates) and provide updates for each launch.
5. Excellence: Challenge the status quo to deliver the best experience for UK customers.
6. Project Management: Effectively manage projects and budgets, maintaining a cost-conscious mindset.
7. Supplier Relationships: Foster strong relationships with suppliers to ensure correct installation of animations and timely updates for all stores.
8. Cost Control: Control and manage VM costs for both brands, preventing overspending in accordance with Group guidelines, supported by the RDVM Analyst and guided by the Head of VM.

Who You Are

• Collaborative mindset, emphasizing teamwork
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Extensive experience in VM with a proven track record
• Strong business acumen and understanding of retail dynamics
• Self-motivation and efficiency in task completion
• Ability to prioritize, work independently, and achieve objectives
• Keen eye for detail and appreciation for brand essence
• Visionary, capable of challenging norms and guidelines from DMI
• Deep understanding of the brand and its commercial priorities
• Creative mindset with design tool proficiency (SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
• Ability to analyze competitors’ achievements
• Passion for beauty and strong aesthetic sense

Core KPIs

• Align installation timelines with the brand calendar
• Key Result: 100% adherence to brand launches and openings
• Manage ppp budget effectively
• Key Result: Maintain a consistent and flat ppp budget
• Promote sustainability within the organization
• Key Result: Achieve a sustainability score of 100%
• Guarantee excellence score for the Field Merchandising team
• Key Result: 80% success rate across all doors

What We Offer

Our industry-leading, award-winning benefits package reflects how much we value our people. Enjoy perks like discounts on brands such as YSL, CeraVe, Armani, Kiehl's, and Garnier, private medical and dental insurance, gym discounts, mental health support, family leave, fertility leave, and professional development opportunities.

Who We Are

L'Oréal operates in 150 markets worldwide, with a mission to create beauty that moves the world. As a leader in the industry, we focus on diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, with a portfolio of 26 brands including Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent, and Giorgio Armani.

Our Recruitment Philosophy

We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We value differences in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, believing that this diversity drives our success and innovation.