Visual Merchandising Manager Southern Europe - Pierre-la-Treiche, France - AESOP Corporate

AESOP Corporate

Entreprise vérifiée

Pierre-la-Treiche, France

il y a 3 jours

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Sophie Dupont

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Description

For over 35 years, Aesop has carefully cultivated an inspiring and inclusive environment in which our employees are supported and encouraged to thrive.

As a global retail organisation, we offer professional development and advancement opportunities to complement career goals and aspirations.

Our approach to skin care involves meticulous attention to detail, using only the most efficacious ingredients to create formulations which stir the self and senses.

The same meticulous approach is taken during our recruitment process, seeking out considered and inspired individuals with a wealth of perspectives who bring out the best in themselves and others.

We aim to strike the right balance between people, planet and profit, actively reducing our footprint on the planet that generously sustains us.

So far, this journey has led us to become a certified B Corp. We are committed to building a more sustainable and inclusive society.

Visual Merchandising Manager, Southern Europe | Paris

Purpose of the role-

The Visual Merchandising Manager will oversee the execution of global VM guidelines across all Southern Europe signature stores and counters.

This includes retail campaigns, new store openings, merchandising, and balancing our creative standards with retail expectations.

As the main contact for the retail teams, the Visual Merchandising Manager will be responsible for communicating information that is critical to the success of the visual merchandising displays and providing training to the retail teams, ensuring the Aesop visual language is consistently maintained across all stores in France, Belgium, The Netherlands, and Spain.

The sub regional VM Manager will follow the guidelines as provided by the Global Head Office, interpreting them locally in each location in conjunction with the Senior Visual Merchandising Manager, EMEA.

This is a full-time role, located in our Paris Head Office.

Key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to-

Plan and execute strategic campaign merchandising in each unique space, balancing the product focus with campaign navigation and visual storytelling principles
Inspire, mentor and coach the local Visual Merchandising team, managing performance, goals, ongoing feedback and development initiatives on an annual basis
In accordance to the Global Head Office direction, design largescale installations and props to be activated across all stores
Submit all VM reporting to Senior Visual Merchandising Manager, EMEA in a timely manor
Design and install press, customer and cultural events to support new product launches
Work closely with the Marketing Manager to track budgets across all VM projects
Build strong relationships and work collaboratively with Marketing and Retail Managers to ensure the presentation of stores and counters is always in line with company standards and guidelines
Develop and nurture relationships with external fabricators and contractors
Work collaboratively with Retail and Store Design to ensure success of new store openings as directed by the Senior Visual Merchandising Manager, EMEA Establish communication with all relevant parties, including Store Managers, Retail Business Managers and Marketing Managers including clear and timely VM directives and feedback
Train the retail teams to be aware of VM guidelines, including but not limited to, product display, demonstration area, back of house, POS, lighting and so forth
Support with additional projects (press events, product launches) as required

To be successful, you will have -

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in one of the following, visual merchandising, visual arts, interior or set design

years' experience within a commercial, retail and/or creative space - Managerial experience and capacity to lead a team

An appreciation and understanding of Aesop's aesthetic and approach to visual merchandising as well as the aptitude and proven ability to adapt these to suit our unique portfolio of stores
Superb attention to detail and meticulousness in visual merchandising execution or interior styling
The ability to communicate detailed visual concepts both verbally and graphically
Experience styling and documenting interior spaces for social media purposes
Experience in prop sourcing for specific project briefs
Capacity to adopt a sustainable approach
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others to achieve optimal results
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Proactively present and escalate highly creative ideas and suggestions to ensure continuous improvement
Ability to work across multiple projects running alongside each other
Handson approach and ability to complete tasks within set timeframes
Ability to travel frequently

What's on offer-
We take a holistic approach to employment, promoting professional developme