Field Visual Merchandising Manager job in Dior, United Kingdom.

 Field Visual Merchandising Manager - United Kingdom.

JOB SUMMARY 

JOB TYPE: PERMANENT JOB

TIME TYPE: FULL TIME

LOCATION: UNITED KINGDOM

SITE: LONDON

CATEGORY: MERCHANDISING

EXPERIENCE: MINIMUM 5 YEARS

PUBLICATION DATE - 18-OCT-2023

REFERENCE - PCD18825

REPORTS TO: Visual Merchandising & Store Design Director

DIRECT REPORT x 3: Senior Field VM (NORTH), VM Executive (SOUTH), Field VM Intern (LONDON)

POSITION: Visual Merchandising Manager

DEPARTMENT: Visual Merchandising

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MISSION:

Guarantee high standards of visual merchandising throughout all UK and Ireland stores according to company/corporate guidelines and marketing plans.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for top flagship doors in London, working closely with HO VM on launch installations and post launch management, key support for all the store managers conducting weekly visits.

• Management of the UK & Ireland maintenance budget, working with the VM executive on maintenance reports, supplier send outs and controlling the spend accordingly.

• Working closely with the Purchasing Team on larger maintenance rollout’s, select the supplier offering the best quality to price ratio. Monitor the project pre installation with a good attention to detail.  Ensure both project timings and budget are respected.

• Continue to build and grow Simplifield, the VM App. Working closely with the Area Managers and commercial team on usability and capabilities.

• Manage the generic VM POSM budget throughout the year, ensuring the right quantity of POSM is ordered for existing counter and planned refits.

• Manage the day-to-day work of the Field VM intern who looks after lower doors within London, supports with flagship store needs and supports the Field VM team on the management of Simplifield reports and request.

• Manage the Senior Field VM who is responsible for all counters in the North, creating a strong relationship so brand updates, launches and events are looked after.

• Manage the VM Executive who is responsible for all counters in the South and the maintenance budget.

• Management of the VM warehouse ensuring old stock is removed, costs are raised and budget is kept.

• Screen content supplier management, working closely with our suppliers on best practice and new ways of working.

 

Management:

Manage the day-to-day work of the Field VM intern within HO.Manage the Senior Field VM and VM Executive remotely.

PROFILE

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 

• Ability to anticipate and plan

• Results orientated

• Creativity and aesthetic sense 

• Analytical skills

• Numerate

• Budget management

• Good negotiation skills

• A good understanding of Marketing function and responsibilities 

• An excellent communicator and relationship builder

• Customer Service focused 

• Knowledge of all generic software and regular use (powerpoint, excel…)

Profile

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

Previous management experience 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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

POSITION WITHIN THE ORGANISATION

Internal:

Marketing Department 

Sales Department

Corporate Merchandising Team- Paris based

Purchasing Department

External:

Creative suppliers

Design agencies, storage facilities, contractors, installers, retailers, VM Teams.

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