Visual Merchandising Assistant Manager

Le poste

POSITION: Visual Merchandising Assistant Manager

DEPARTMENT: Visual Merchandising

LOCATION: London

REPORTS TO: Senior Visual Merchandising Manager

 

MISSION:

Guarantee accurate, qualitative brand image through all in store visual merchandising activities for the UK and Ireland according to company/corporate guidelines and marketing plans

Les missions

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Promotions management

• Design, manage and execute locally produced bespoke POSM on counter for all DIOR launches. 
• Manage allocation and budget of all POSM coming from international across all axes.
• Define action plans and timings for each major project, respecting required timescales and deadlines.
• Determine project parameters through an initial brief from the key internal customers – eg marketing, sales team, all relevant areas of distribution
• Ensure that all projects designs are in line with the international visual guidelines and validated with France and UK marketing team before implementation.
• Working closely with the Purchasing Team, select the manufacturer offering the best quality = price ratio. Monitor the project pre installation with a good attention to detail.  Ensure both project timings and budget are respected.
• Control and manage the budget for each project ensuring it is in line with the annual spend guidelines. Update budget trackers and projects list/spec accordingly.
• Support refits and new launches in store across the UK.

Votre profil

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Key Competencies/Technical Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to understand and defend the brand DNA
• Ability to manage priorities, and plan ahead
• Results orientated
• Creativity and aesthetic sense
• Analytical skills
• Budget management
• Good negotiation skills
• An excellent communicator and relationship builder
• Knowledge of all generic software and regular use (powerpoint, excel…)
• Knowledge of creative tools and softwares: photoshop, InDesign, sketch up (illustrator occasionally) an advantage

Profile

• Previous merchandising experience – 5 years minimum in a similar environment
• Good knowledge of the cosmetic market (competitors, agencies, retailers…) an advantage

Criteria for performance evaluation

• Define, execute and report on projects that will help achieve the marketing promotional activity and events
• Ensure the quality of events meets the standards of a luxury brand
• Efficiencies in understanding and developing the brand and business

Informations complémentaires

At Parfums Christian Dior, the excellence of our House is based on the alliance between our heritage and our forward-looking values. We are convinced that diversity, within an inclusive and fulfilling work environment, enriches our teams. We encourage diversity in all its forms in our recruitment and respect the individuality of each candidate.

 

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