Visual Merchandising Specialist

Description

Position Summary

Supports and ensures the execution of the Brands’ Marketing Plan in B&M in collaboration with the Trade Marketing Manager
Secures perfect execution of the brand image instore from a consumer point of view
Applies brand guidelines to all permanent fixtures such as counters, color studios and skincare shelf navigation
Responsible for driving instore excellence and innovation in Top doors

Job description:
• Responsible for supervising the steps of the production process and supplying of Trade materials
• Designs, orders, executes, maintains, and implements POS material for special consumer moments
• Production of Planograms Material
• Creates the Planograms concept and the following transmission of the relative information to the Trade Marketing Manager
• Supervises the steps of the production process and supplies materials with support from Product Manager to be delivered to the Commercial Team within retailer deadlines
• Rendering and execution of planograms per structure type
• Perfect instore execution
• Maintains all store hardware and opens sell elements and ensures compliance to Maintenance program
• Orders new hardware for stores in collaboration with SD manager and coordinates installation
• Ensures the merchandising policies in retailers comply with brand standards – implements a cycle program for store visits in Top doors when possible to inspect these issues
• Co-ordinates the ordering, distribution of light box visuals for all new and existing doors, ensures launch and promotional focus and distortion linked to Marketing plan
• Reviews and recommends new merchandising concepts, and new launch highlights
• Prepares and distributes pricing strips to all stores as and when required

MERCHANDISING GUIDELINES
• Adapt Global/Regional merchandising guidelines to local market standards when required and ensure fit to local consumer preferences
• Track tester unit orders from suppliers to ensure availability and delivery per agreed timeline, eliminating delays in shipment
• Places orders on IMW in conjunction with Product Managers
• Ensure timeous placement of orders with IMD for access locators for new and existing installations
• Plan, present and implement the basic merchandising guidelines at store level

BUDGET
• Process all invoices in a timely manner and liaise with finance department for payment
• Complete purchase orders relating to all visual merchandising requirements
• Work on visual merchandising budgets in conjunction with the CMM: Ensure planning of cost to planned budget and propose ongoing cost optimization when possible

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Experience in similar area
• Systematic approach
• Advanced Excel
• Advantage with prior knowledge of SAP & Photoshop
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Personality: positive attitude and great attention to details
• Ability to work on different projects at the same time with great attention to structure rather than creativity
• Smoothly handles multiple demands, shifting priorities and rapid change
• Superb organization skills
• Works well under pressure
• Results oriented, with high drive to meet objectives and standards
• Displays proactive and persistent approach
• Build good relationships with stakeholders