The OpportunityVision: We embed brand purpose into everything we do to create lasting loyalty. Our love brands have a unique DNA that create meaningful connections with our customer.Mission: This role is responsible for implementing the Retail Excellence strategy for all brands (Prestige & Niche) ensuring perfect execution, visibility and image at all point of sales (POS), encompassing both permanent and temporary projects.Brands: Portfolio of Puig brands including but not limited to Rabanne, Jean Paul Gaultier, Carolina Herrera, Penhaligons, L'Artisan Parfumeur and Christian Louboutin Beauty.Specific Perimeter: Department Stores, Retail Specialists, Chemist and Stand Alone BoutiquesReporting Line: Senior Marketing Manager, OceaniaDirect Reports: Visual Merchandising ExecutiveWhat you'll get to doPermanent Visibility
- Implement Retail Excellence for permanent spaces adapting the POS needs to the region
- Oversee the design and implementation of permanent spaces both new store and refurbishment projects
- Brief and manage projects from end to end; liaising with Global In-Store & Operational Marketing teams, along with CAPEX approval process
- Oversee and coordinate project timelines and communicate internally with the brands and externally with retailers and suppliers
- Accountable for counter construction projects and owner of the relationship with the retailers' teams from briefing to execution (selection & audit)
- Own the relationship with local and overseas agencies for stand designs
- Submit report/feedback to the Global In-Store team promptly and keep project database updated
- Interact with the Global In-Store and Asia Pacific Retail team, and retailers for permanent visibility projects
- Update of distribution database
- Provide contractor training in stand construction guidelines during market visits
Temporary Visibility
- Implement POS Excellence for temporary spaces adapting the POS needs to the region
- Full understanding of the global brand strategy and POS guidelines and be responsible to deploy this to the region
- Partner with Global In-Store team to ensure your proposals/layouts are in-line with the brands' launch concept/guidelines, and ensure the executions meet the brand's standards and ESG commitments
- Prepare & validate layouts for all (launches, franchise activity, promotional sites) in coordination with the Marketing team
- Support local initiatives/special projects and custom proposals upon requests
- Evaluate the implementation and provide solutions for making improvements if needed
- Submit report/feedback to the Global In-Store and Asia Pacific Retail team promptly and keep project database updated
- Own the relationship with local and overseas agency for stand designs
- Prepare & validate customised launch shelf layouts/planograms adapted to local market realities
- Assess the need and work with Global In-Store team for local development
Visuals
- Create & Communicate Merchandising and Visual guidelines
- Manage/design layouts, counter showcards, digital layouts according to each brand's guidelines and client needs
- Liaise with Global In-Store team for all daily work regarding visuals (e.g. ordering, rights, approval, adaptations etc.)
- Manage visual local production
Administration & Reports
- Responsible for POS material forecasts (forecasting tool - CPS)
- Ownership of stand budget and investment in POS materials
- Management of POSM purchase, distribution, tracking and obsoletes
- Responsible for REX updates
- Store check reports upon request
- Bi-Annual Competitors Analysis (regular monitoring of key benchmarks and activities)
- Provide market feedback and information to Global In-Store and Asia Pacific Retail team and measure impact of stand implementation on sales
- Measure the region's In-Store success in designed materials and recommend continuous improvements
We'd love to meet you if you have
Requirements:Experience:- At least 5 to 8 years of experience in a similar position from the beauty or FMCG industry
- Management of direct reports
- Retail Environment expertise
Education:
- Degree holder in Marketing / Business Administration / Graphic/Industrial Design / Architecture
Skills & Knowledge:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact well with key internal stakeholders and retail partners
- Strong project management skills to complete tasks with accuracy and with attention to details.
- Strong analytical skills, efficient, willingness to be hands-on, deadline oriented, and able to work under pressure
- Good understanding of premium brand strategy and have an eye and keen interest in retail
- Previous experience in specific fields mentioned above will be advantageous
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office, plus Photoshop and AutoCad will be highly regarde
Travel:
- For this role, regional and international travel is predicted to be about 20% annually
A few things you'll love about us
- An entrepreneurial, creative and welcoming work culture
- A range of learning and development opportunities
- An international company with plenty of opportunities to grow
- A competitive compensation & benefits package
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