DescriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen within Travel Retail West for a Visual Merchandising Coordinator to join the team. This role plays a key role in shaping our brand presence across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Travel Retail markets. Reporting to the Visual Merchandising Manager/Senior Visual Merchandising Executive, this position focuses on delivering seamless store openings and executing impactful Visual Merchandising (VM) strategies. This role follows a hybrid working pattern of four days in the office and one day working from home.Key ResponsibilitiesStore Openings & Project ExecutionComprehensive Coordination: Lead all VM activities for store openings, including placing VM collateral orders, creating planograms, and ensuring on-time delivery of materials. Ensure alignment and clear communication across all stakeholders.Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Retailers, RBD, TRWW, SD/PM/FVM, Commercial, and Marketing teams to align on timelines, requirements, and execution strategies.On-Site Support: Visit stores during openings or key events to support implementation and provide VM expertise, acting as the main contact for store teams.Vendor Oversight: Manage relationships with suppliers and printers to ensure timely and accurate production and delivery of VM materials.Timeline Management: Oversee critical project milestones, ensuring all deadlines are met for store launch readiness.Audits & Documentation: Conduct post-installation audits to ensure VM accuracy, maintaining detailed records of all collateral and store layouts.Visual Merchandising CoordinationInventory Planning: Work closely with teams to maintain efficient VM collateral inventory for reuse and cost optimization.Campaign Rollouts: Coordinate promotional and lightbox campaign rollouts across regional counters, ensuring alignment with brand standards.Database Maintenance: Maintain a comprehensive, up-to-date database of store details, VM components, and layouts for EMEA.Budget Management: Raise purchase orders, track budgets, and process invoices, with support from senior team members, to ensure all financial aspects are handled accurately.Stakeholder EngagementCollaborative Communication: Act as the primary liaison for VM-related discussions with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project objectives.Team Guidance: Support Commercial teams with VM strategies to enhance brand visibility and elevate the in-store experience.Regular Reporting: Present updates through detailed reports and presentations to senior stakeholders, including the RBD, VM Manager, and Marketing Manager.QualificationsAbout YouExperience: Some Head Office experience in Visual Merchandising, preferably within the Beauty or Retail industries. Experience working with VM suppliers and retail partners is advantageous.Communication Skills: An excellent communicator who builds strong relationships with stakeholders and articulates ideas confidently.Organizational Excellence: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously.Adaptable & Creative: Thrives in fast-paced environments, thinks creatively, and generates innovative solutions.Collaborative Spirit: Enjoys working as part of a team but is equally effective working independently.Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator). Experience with Sketch-Up is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Visual Merchandising Coordinator, Skincare - Travel Retail West (based London) employer: The Estée Lauder Companies
At La Mer, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration. Our London-based team enjoys a hybrid working model, generous annual leave, and unique benefits such as Summer Fridays and the opportunity to work remotely abroad. We are committed to employee growth, providing access to learning resources and a supportive environment that encourages innovation and excellence in the luxury skincare market.
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The Estée Lauder Companies Recruitment Team
