Visual Merchandising Project Manager

Wendy B Ltd; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury retail firm is seeking a Visual Merchandising Project Manager for a 6-month contract based in Kingston. The role involves managing high-profile projects, liaising with clients, and ensuring brand consistency across locations. Ideal candidates will have experience in project management within retail, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This position offers a hybrid work pattern with an annual salary of around £40,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Excellent bonus and company benefits

Hybrid working model

Exposure to prestigious luxury retail brands

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience, ideally in a retail or visual merchandising environment.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to travel to store locations in London and SE.

Responsibilities

• Manage visual merchandising projects from brief to installation.
• Provide regular reporting to the Visual Merchandising Manager.
• Liaise with client companies and internal teams to ensure brand consistency.

Skills

Project management experience in retail

Strong organisational skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Strong communication skills

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

CAD

Job description

Visual Merchandising Project Manager – Luxury Retail - 6 month Contract

Contract: 6 Months (Immediate Start)

Location: Kingston, Surrey with regular travel to Central London

Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

Work Pattern: 3 office / 2 WFH and 4 office / 1 WFH

Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum + excellent bonus and benefits

Visual Merchandising Project Manager to join a luxury retail team on a 6-month contract. You'll be at the heart of high-profile projects, ensuring premium beauty brands are represented to the highest standards across the UK and Ireland.

The Role

Combining project delivery with strong administration and reporting responsibilities. You will:

• In collaboration with Head of VM, manage visual merchandising projects from brief to installation, keeping timelines and budgets on track.
• Raise purchase orders, review documentation, and provide regular reporting to the Visual Merchandising Manager.
• Liaise with client companies, retail outlets, and internal teams to secure approvals and ensure brand consistency.
• Coordinate suppliers and contractors, tracking installations and ensuring all work meets quality standards.
• Organise collateral and POS materials, making sure everything is in place for key promotions and events.

About You

We’re looking for someone who can balance organisation and creativity with a strong process-driven approach.

• Proven project management experience, ideally in a retail or visual merchandising environment. Ability and willingness to travel to store locations - London and SE
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); CAD experience is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.

What We Offer

• Circa £40,000 per annum
• Excellent bonus and company benefits
• A hybrid working pattern with exposure to both office, home and in-store environments
• Prestigious luxury retail brands & stores
• A supportive team culture with scope to make a real impact

If you’re a detail-focused project manager who thrives in luxury retail, this is an exciting opportunity to combine structured project delivery with the chance to enhance brand experiences in-store.