Job Description: The Visual Merchandising Manager is accountable for the delivery of all Elizabeth Arden permanent and promotional merchandising initiatives.
Responsibilities:
* Project Manage UK Permanent Merchandising Initiatives for Prestige
* Drive project timelines with internal colleagues and external suppliers
* Work collaboratively with the brand team to create the planogram brief for each update
* Manage counter refits, moves and store closures with suppliers and retailers
* Manage communications and expectations of all stakeholders on significant merchandising projects
* Evaluate suppliers periodically to optimize supply chain and operations
* Artwork approvals for all new visuals and pricing
* Project Manage Promotional Merchandising Initiatives for Prestige & Fragrance
* Build briefs, including AW links, copy, snapshots etc with support and guidance from Brand team
* Design/contribute and suggest creative solutions for POS executions
* Lead the brief, design, development and manufacture of all promotional POS elements
* Manage communication with suppliers, ensuring all correct documentation is available
* Project Manage Brand & Retailer Eventing for Prestige & Fragrance
* Ensure all pertinent information is received from retailers or event site spaces
* Lead the brief, design, development and manufacture of all eventing sites
* Budget Management
* Build bottom-up budgets for Perm & Promo POS in line with annual budgeting timelines
* Forecast and manage Capex and DME budgets and monthly forecasting
* Review and approval of all PO's/requisitions for DME and Capex
Requirements:
* Visual Merchandising / Project Management experience in this/similar field, 7+ years' experience
* Good Knowledge of beauty environment and Understanding of UK Prestige retail environments
* Proficient in design packages: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AutoCad, SketchUp, Displayer Planogram Software
* Knowledge of Merchandising & Project Management
* Must have experience in leading and managing third party merchandising suppliers
* Must be able to manage multiple projects and multi-task effectively
Benefits:
* 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays)
* 1 Paid volunteering day per year
* Birthday day off
* Staff Discount
* Enhanced Employer pension contributions
* Access to health benefits (cash plan / health insurance)