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Client:
Salt
Location:
Stockport, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
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Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
Job Description:
Visual Merchandising Manager working for a global Beauty brand.
Location: Ideally based near Glasgow due to the head office, but open to candidates in London/UK willing to travel to HQ once a month, expenses covered.
Start date: Beginning of September, 3-month FTC, likely extendable to 6 months.
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Head of Visual Merchandising, the VM Manager manages and delivers the client's global visual merchandising strategy, working with internal and external stakeholders, developing fixture and event designs, and ensuring brand message consistency across all retail channels. Responsible for creating innovative retail experiences aligned with brand and business goals across physical distribution channels.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage and maintain all VM execution and store expression according to brand guidelines, collaborating on POS materials for distribution points.
2. Create CPAs/schedules; assess and flag risks for VM projects.
3. Manage and update the VM Master List across all projects, flag risks, and propose solutions.
4. Align all retail reset/rebuild updates and promotions with the VM master calendar, ensuring timely delivery.
5. Create VM design briefs based on shared information from sales, marketing, and retail partners.
6. Create planograms and optimize shelf productivity in partnership with sales, understanding POS manufacturing, materials, and lead times.
7. Raise POs, track, and file CAPEX and OPEX costs, maintaining the VM budget and tracker.
Role Requirements:
1. Minimum 5 years experience in Visual Merchandising, especially in Beauty and/or FMCG.
2. Bachelor's Degree in Design, Architecture, Interior Design, or Visual Merchandising.
3. Strong technical knowledge of VM, manufacturing, and working with suppliers.
4. Ability to interpret technical and manufacturing drawings.
5. Understanding of Project Management principles for large, complex projects.
6. Excellent time management and organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects.
7. Ability to create and present clear VM presentations confidently to stakeholders, sharing risks and solutions.
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
9. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and 3D design programs like Sketchup, Cinema4D, AutoCAD, Fusion.
10. Strong organizational skills, capable of prioritizing workload.
11. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
12. Strong interpersonal skills to develop relationships with stakeholders.
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