Visual Merchandising Coordinator, Skincare Travel Retail West (based London)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Travel Retail West for a Visual Merchandising Coordinator to join the team. This role plays a key role in shaping our brand presence across Europe the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Travel Retail markets. Reporting to the Visual Merchandising Manager/Senior Visual Merchandising Executive this position focuses on delivering seamless store openings and executing impactful Visual Merchandising (VM) strategies. This role follows a hybrid working pattern of four days in the office and one day working from home.

Key Responsibilities
Store Openings & Project Execution

• Comprehensive Coordination:Lead all VM activities for store openings including placing VM collateral orders creating planograms and ensuring on-time delivery of materials. Ensure alignment and clear communication across all Engagement:Collaborate with Retailers RBD TRWW SD/PM/FVM Commercial and Marketing teams to align on timelines requirements and execution strategies.
• On-Site Support:Visit stores during openings or key events to support implementation and provide VM expertise acting as the main contact for store teams.
• Vendor Oversight:Manage relationships with suppliers and printers to ensure timely and accurate production and delivery of VM materials.
• Timeline Management:Oversee critical project milestones ensuring all deadlines are met for store launch readiness.
• Audits & Documentation:Conduct post-installation audits to ensure VM accuracy maintaining detailed records of all collateral and store layouts.

Visual Merchandising Coordination

• Inventory Planning:Work closely with teams to maintain efficient VM collateral inventory for reuse and cost optimization.
• Campaign Rollouts:Coordinate promotional and lightbox campaign rollouts across regional counters ensuring alignment with brand standards.
• Database Maintenance:Maintain a comprehensive up-to-date database of store details VM components and layouts for EMEA.
• Budget Management:Raise purchase orders track budgets and process invoices with support from senior team members to ensure all financial aspects are handled accurately.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborative Communication:Act as the primary liaison for VM-related discussions with internal and external stakeholders ensuring alignment on project objectives.
• Team Guidance:Support Commercial teams with VM strategies to enhance brand visibility and elevate the in-store experience.
• Regular Reporting:Present updates through detailed reports and presentations to senior stakeholders including the RBD VM Manager and Marketing Manager.

About You

• Experience:Some Head Office experience in Visual Merchandising preferably within the Beauty or Retail industries. Experience working with VM suppliers and retail partners is advantageous.
• Communication Skills:An excellent communicator who builds strong relationships with stakeholders and articulates ideas confidently.
• Organizational Excellence:Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Adaptable & Creative:Thrives in fast-paced environments thinks creatively and generates innovative solutions.
• Collaborative Spirit:Enjoys working as part of a team but is equally effective working independently.
• Technical Proficiency:Proficient in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator). Experience with Sketch-Up is a plus.