(CDD) Merchandising Senior Project Manager

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Within the Global Retail Experience Team, the Merchandising Senior Project Manager leads the development of Fragrance permanent installations and temporary activations across several brands. The role covers the definition of designs, guidelines, and activation toolkits, while supporting VM teams worldwide in the design, development, and installation of permanent and temporary spaces.

Working closely with Marketing, Trade Marketing Teams, Business Development, Digital, IM, and Education teams, as well as with the Fashion House, he/she is responsible for translating brand strategies into compelling in-store designs and elevated consumer experiences.

He/she will report to the Global Retail Experience Director.

KEY MISSIONS

• Elaborate creative concepts and drive innovation in-store.


• Collaborate with design agencies and consultants from creative brief to artwork production.


• Design and deliver temporary in-store materials and retailtainment projects for several initiatives according to the innovation marketing plan.


• Design and deliver permanent in-store configurations and guidelines.


• Transform creative concepts into technical briefs for buying material purposes or local production.


• Manage the projects, ensuring deadlines, budget, delivery, and implementation of the assets in collaboration with the rest of the team.


• Create and write the associated merchandising guidelines in collaboration with the internal design agency.


• Ensure constant optimization of work tools, processes, and communication.

INTERCONNECTED FUNCTIONS

The Merchandising Senior Project Manager function is linked to almost all functions within the organization. Below are the key points of contact:

• Marketing Group / Brand Managers / Director


• Trade Marketing Manager / Director, Business Development Manager and Director


• Finance Manager

Outside the organization, the key points of contact are:

• Design creative agencies


• Artwork agencies


• Fashion House when needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 7 years’ previous experience


• Creative background + design


• Architect / Interior Architect / Industrial Designer


• Proficient with Microsoft Office and creative software (if possible)


• Fluent in English


• Visual merchandising experience in a regional or global environment

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Design: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator (mandatory). Enscape or V-Ray highly recommended.


• Able to read technical drawings.


• Technical knowledge of materials, production techniques, printing techniques & artwork processes.


• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects.


• Knowledge of shoppers’ habits, competitors, and customers to contribute to brand guidelines evolution and adaptation.

SOFT SKILLS

• Business professional, creative thinker, proactive, detail-oriented and pragmatic with an eye for design, color, and volume.


• Good knowledge of beauty, fashion or luxury goods industries.


• In touch with trends and competitive activities.


• Solid team player with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong partnerships with colleagues & suppliers.


• Ability to work autonomously and multitask in a fast-paced collaborative environment.


• Capability to work under pressure in a changing environment and to address unforeseen challenges.


• Cost-oriented mindset.