Europe Merchandising Project Manager

Do you wish to join the House of Dreams?

In this House, you will continue to perpetuate the dream of our creator: that of a more beautiful and happier world.

You will also consolidate our vision: to become the most desirable House in the world of beauty, an absolute reference of French luxury, a symbol of joy and hope.

This vision is carried by our six values that you will embody daily as designers of dreams - values that engage and define us:

Craft together with joy

Lead with audacity

Cultivate Triumphant inclusivity

Commit and act to re-enchant the world.

As part of the Europe Visual Merchandising team, you will contribute to the consistent and qualitative deployment of the Maison’s visual identity across the region on a temporary assignment.

In this role, you will support and coordinate visual merchandising projects across European markets, acting as a key interface between local teams, Europe functions and Central stakeholders. You will help ensure that retail merchandising, brand animation and event-related projects are developed and executed in line with business needs, brand guidelines, operational feasibility and budget requirements.

Job responsibilities

• Act as the key interface and communication bridge between local markets, Europe teams (commercial, finance, marketing) and Central teams (design, procurement, deployment, brand animation, visual merchandising) to ensure project alignment.
• Coordinate local market needs and provide expert guidance to markets on visual merchandising guidelines and operational requirements.
• Production of technical drawings in AutoCAD and 3D renderings in SketchUp.
• Foster collaborative relationships and information sharing across internal and external stakeholders to streamline project execution.

• Oversee retail and perfumery merchandising projects across the region, validating and checking briefs prepared by local markets before submission to international teams.
• Contribute to the joint creation of animation areas, window displays, and detailed project and execution plans.
• Drive the operational implementation of brand animation campaigns, POS materials, and scenographies for trainings, seminars, conventions, and event windows.
• Build, maintain, and rigorously update merchandising databases, including point-of-sale identity sheets and precise distribution typologies.
• Manage budget monitoring and cost optimization in close collaboration with Finance, ensuring full compliance with the Maison's image and guidelines.
• Handle supplier relationships, negotiate merchandising agreements by brand/retailer and supplier rates, and conduct competitive monitoring.

* The responsibilities outlined in this job description are subject to change based on the company's needs and ongoing projects

Profile

Education

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Design, Visual Merchandising, Architecture, Marketing, Business or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in visual merchandising, retail animation, project management, retail architecture or trade marketing, ideally in an international and demanding environment.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders, markets and external partners.
• Exposure to beauty, luxury, retail or selective distribution environments is a strong plus.

Technical Skills

• Strong project coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to manage several topics simultaneously.
• Good understanding of retail merchandising, temporary visibility, POS materials and event-related execution.
• Solid budget follow-up and cost management capabilities.
• Experience working with databases, reporting tools and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to review briefs, structure project plans and coordinate implementation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Negotiation skills and supplier management experience are a plus.
• Tools: AutoCAD, Sketch up, Photoshop, 3D tools, Office Pack

Languages

• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• French is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong sense of organization and ability to work under pressure
• Aesthetic sensitivity and strong affinity with luxury codes

Additional information

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