:Store Design Manager - Est\xc3\xa9e Lauder Companies Middle East.We have a new opportunity in our Retail & Commercial team for an experienced Visual Merchandising Executive in our Retail & Commercial Team.This role ensures the effective and efficient implementation of the VM strategy developed by the Brand. The VM Executive ensures the integrity of the Brand through consistent execution of visual merchandising, partnering with Stakeholders to deliver well merchandised, visually engaging, regionally relevant brand experiences in store to meet the needs of the business.About UsThe Est\xc3\xa9e Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the worlds leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products. Our products are sold in over 150 countries and territories.About YouYou will be/ have:\xc2\xb7 Experience as a Visual Merchandiser\xc2\xb7 Experience in Consumer Journey\xc2\xb7 Experience in Windows, Graphics, Layout and Interior signage.\xc2\xb7 Experience in VM Localization\xc2\xb7 Middle East Regional Experience\xc2\xb7 Store Opening Experience\xc2\xb7 Experience in Cosmetics Industry\xc2\xb7 Experience in Retail\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of current visual merchandising trends and best practices.\xc2\xb7 Ability to analyze sales merchandising reports and apply results.\xc2\xb7 Budget management & Tendoring experience\xc2\xb7 Understanding of Design Drawings & Design awareness to ensure optimal VM approach.\xc2\xb7 Computer Skills: MS Office & experience in Illustrator, photoshop or similar visual tools\xc2\xb7 Structured with excellent attention to detail.\xc2\xb7 Structured and strong organization and prioritization skills.\xc2\xb7 A positive, can-do attitude\xc2\xb7 Team player\xc2\xb7 Act with integrity - honors commitments and behaves consistently.\xc2\xb7 Confident and clear communication styleAbout The Role (Key Responsibilities).Field Implementation\xc2\xb7 Develop Layout and promotional guidelines in line with Brand and cascade to Retail Partners and Field Teams to ensure high level and on time execution.\xc2\xb7 Create VM checklist and conduct regular store visits in line with market visit frequency benchmarks to ensure execution is completed with excellence.\xc2\xb7 Ensure Visit feedback is provided in the format and timelines required.\xc2\xb7 Establish a high level of communication with markets, retailers, and distributors to understand their needs and provide qualitive and timely feedback to support perfect execution.\xc2\xb7 Secure seamless coordination of VM within Store design projects with Store Development team, internal and external stakeholders for all new store & counter openings.\xc2\xb7 Lead VM training to coach and develop Retail Partners and store teams to deliver excellence in VM execution.\xc2\xb7 Cascade updated Brand VM guidelines to Retail Partners and Store Teams.\xc2\xb7 Develop feedback loop for Stores to share photos of execution, feedback to stores as needed to support 100% execution, and share with Brand and Retail Teams.\xc2\xb7 Support Key door openingsVisual Merchandising:\xc2\xb7 Develop strong relationship and instigate regular communications with EMEA to be fully updated and briefed on Brand Guidelines, tools, and best practice to share with Brand, Retail Team, and Retail Partners.\xc2\xb7 Be fully updated with Brand Marketing Calendar and align with Brand on the brief for all VM projects.\xc2\xb7 Following the project brief, develop asset, downloading from Brand platform, adapting as needed and prepare simulation. Seek approval from Brand prior to execution.\xc2\xb7 Prepare and action the print brief including cropping, bidding, selected supplier, proofing, installation planning and quality control.\xc2\xb7 Agree planogram with brand, adapt as needed for different store concepts and cascade to Retail Partners and stores.\xc2\xb7 Forecast, place orders and track delivery of collateral for new stores and ever green collateral. Plan local production of collateral as needed.\xc2\xb7 Main point of contact and support for stores and Retail Partners for everything related to VM.\xc2\xb7 Direct and manage content for screens - including downloading of content, sharing with CMS supplier and managing issues related to content playing on instore screens.Other:\xc2\xb7 Create qualitive reports on local executions including pictures and comments for local and EMEA reporting.\xc2\xb7 Lead biweekly meetings with Brand to update team on all VM projects.\xc2\xb7 Contribute to RAG status reports\xc2\xb7 Maintain status report for all VM activities and share with Brand and Retail team weekly, including actions and timelines.\xc2\xb7 Manage all OPEX expenditure in line with the Market Visual Merchandising budget. Providing updates to Brand, line manager and Finance. Also ensure accruals are briefed to Finance and confirmed monthly.\xc2\xb7 Maintain audit of collateral, visuals, and screens in store to manage efficient VM implementation.\xc2\xb7 Track and audit all collateral and VM tools in ELC and partner warehouses, manage collaterals deliveries and discard elements as needed to maintain inventory levels.\xc2\xb7 Coordinate the ordering of loose furniture items and other store design hardware for inclusion within projects.\xc2\xb7 Support preparation of VM presentations as required.\xc2\xb7 Manage all admin relating to VM execution including but not limited to raising POs, applying for installation permits & licenses, and liaising with Retail Partners as needed.\xc2\xb7 Manage Arabic translations, ensuring accuracy of message.\xc2\xb7 Brief Store Development team and Distributors on any maintenance issues and track corrective actions.Qualifications\xc2\xb7 Experience as a Visual Merchandiser\xc2\xb7 Experience in Consumer Journey\xc2\xb7 Experience in Windows, Graphics, Layout and Interior signage.\xc2\xb7 Experience in VM Localization\xc2\xb7 Middle East Regional Experience\xc2\xb7 Store Opening Experience\xc2\xb7 Experience in Cosmetics Industry\xc2\xb7 Experience in Retail\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of current visual merchandising trends and best practices.\xc2\xb7 Ability to analyze sales merchandising reports and apply results.\xc2\xb7 Budget management & Tendoring experience\xc2\xb7 Understanding of Design Drawings & Design awareness to ensure optimal VM approach.\xc2\xb7 Computer Skills: MS Office & experience in Illustrator, photoshop or similar visual tools\xc2\xb7 Structured with excellent attention to detail.\xc2\xb7 Structured and strong organization and prioritization skills.\xc2\xb7 A positive, can-do attitude\xc2\xb7 Team player\xc2\xb7 Act with integrity - honors commitments and behaves consistently.\xc2\xb7 Confident and clear communication style
Job: Retail - Corporate
Primary Location: Europe, Middle East, Africa-AE-DU-Dubai
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1st (Day) Shift
Job Number: 246031

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