Visual Merchandising Manager - Skincare - LUXE

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VISUAL MERCHANDISING MANAGER – Skincare – LUXE
I am a Visual Merchandising Manager. I strategically lead visual merchandising initiatives to achieve retail excellence in-store, creating customer-centric experiences that enhance the brand image of LUXE. I collaborate closely with the Retail Design and the Filed team to deliver exceptional retail spaces for our brands and guarantee their maintenance.

I HAVE IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Collaborative mindset, emphasising teamwork
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Extensive experience in VM and a proven track record of successful implementation
• Strong business acumen and understanding of retail dynamics
• Self-motivation and a drive to accomplish tasks efficiently
• Ability to prioritise, work independently, and achieve objectives without constant supervision
• A keen eye for detail and appreciation for the brand’s essence
• Vision and ability to challenge existing norms and guidelines from DMI
• Comprehensive understanding of the brand and its commercial priorities
• Creative mindset with the ability to understand and question design concepts
• Proficiency in design tools such as SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.
• Capability to assess and analyse competition’s achievements
• Passion for beauty with a strong aesthetic sense

WHO WE ARE

L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to ‘Create beauty that moves the world’; it is now the industry world leader with €29 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet. Experience the excitement of agility to shape the future of beauty; where diversity and purpose come together to create meaningful impact.
In the L’Oréal Luxe Division, we create the very best of luxury beauty. Our portfolio makes up 26 brands of which 17 are global, including the highly-aspirational and multi-expert ones such as Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent and Giorgio Armani. Thanks to our strong, balanced and complementary portfolio as well as our incredibly talented team of experts we are perfectly equipped to meet the endless and all-encompassing demands of luxury consumers around the world.

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