We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Retail Design Visual Merchandising Manager to join our dynamic team. This role will be instrumental in translating global brand visions into impactful and engaging retail experiences within diverse retail environments, including department stores, health and beauty retailers, and dynamic pop-up activations. You will be responsible for the design, development, and execution of compelling visual merchandising strategies that drive brand awareness, enhance the customer journey, and ultimately boost sales performance.

You will manage...

• Adaptation and Implementation: Adapt global brand spatial concepts to meet local market needs and the specific requirements of various retail formats, including department stores, health and beauty stores, and pop-up locations. Develop and implement effective merchandising solutions for testers, free-standing displays, and point-of-sale materials aligned with local marketing strategies.
• Pop-Up Store Development: Spearhead the design and execution of innovative and engaging pop-up store experiences, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and maximizing impact within temporary retail spaces. This includes managing timelines, budgets, and logistics for pop-up installations and removals.
• Department Store and Health & Beauty Retail Execution: Develop and implement impactful visual merchandising strategies tailored to the unique characteristics of department store and health & beauty retail environments. Optimize brand presence and product visibility within these key retail channels.
• Local Material Management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of local-specific materials, from conception and production through delivery and installation, across all retail touchpoints. This includes managing vendors, timelines, and budgets.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure all design and production activities adhere to relevant technical and legal requirements, including safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of visual merchandisers. Foster a culture of continuous learning and development, supporting team members in acquiring new skills and adapting to organizational changes.
• Budget Management: Manage the visual merchandising budget effectively, tracking expenditures, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Internal Processes: Ensure compliance with L'Oréal's internal purchasing processes and procedures.
• Market Analysis and Insights: Stay abreast of market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities. Leverage category shopper insights to inform visual merchandising strategies and optimize turnover and profitability.
• Retailer Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with key retailers across various channels. Gather and analyze comprehensive knowledge about each retailer, influence their decision-making, and collaborate across functions to develop joint business plans that drive mutual success.

You have...

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a related design field.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• 5-7 years of experience managing retail design and visual merchandising within offline retail environments, including department stores, health and beauty retailers, and pop-up activations. Experience with podium design and implementation is essential.
• Proficiency in SketchUp, AutoCAD, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Dynamic, agile, and results-oriented personality with a demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and fast-paced environments.
• Proven interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.