At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting Visual Merchandising projects across Travel Retail EMEA and manage new store openings.
- Company: Join a leading luxury brand in the heart of London with a vibrant team culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with travel opportunities across the EMEA region and a chance to mentor junior talent.
- Why this job: Make a mark in premium retail while collaborating with top brands and creative teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in Visual Merchandising, strong project management skills, and a passion for beauty and luxury.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 44000 £ per year.
Description An exciting opportunity has arisen within Travel Retail West to appoint a Senior Visual Merchandising Executive, over a 12-month fixed term maternity cover contract, based in our London head office.
This role reports to the VM Manager and is based in our office 4 days per week with the opportunity to work from home 1 day per week.
Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of Visual Merchandising projects across Travel Retail EMEA, ensuring execution is on time, within budget, and aligned with brand standards.
Manage new store openings, renovations, campaign launches, pop-ups, and promotional activations in partnership with Store Design, Brand Teams, and retailers.
Oversee project budgets, supplier management, production, logistics, installation, and asset delivery.
Plan and deliver campaign collateral, lightboxes, planograms, and VM updates across the region.
Maintain VM calendars, databases, and asset compliance, ensuring accurate records and effective inventory management.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, installers, and external agencies to ensure best-in-class execution.
Monitor project progress, manage risks, and drive continuous improvements to processes and in-store execution.
Present project updates to stakeholders and support VM training, workshops, and Go-to-Market meetings.
Coach and support junior team members while promoting collaboration and high execution standards.
Qualifications About You Experience in Visual Merchandising within beauty, fragrance, luxury, or premium retail (Travel Retail experience preferred).
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Commercially minded with experience managing budgets, suppliers, and external partners.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented, with a passion for premium retail execution.
Willingness to travel across the EMEA region when required.
Software Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design)Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point)Sketch Up or similar 3D visualisation software (preferred) #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Visual Merchandising Executive - Travel Retail West (Maternity Cover) employer: The Estee Lauder Companies
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Contact Details:
The Estee Lauder Companies Recruitment Team
