Senior Manager, International Visual Merchandising

Launched in 2015, Sol de Janeiro is a globally recognized, award-winning beauty brand, drawing inspiration from Brazil's beauty rituals, warmth, and spirit. Sol de Janeiro delivers a sensory experience beloved by multi-generational consumers worldwide, with clinically proven results, transformative textures, and transportive fragrances.

Headquartered in New York and launched as a digitally native brand, we have expanded globally with teams in Paris, London, and Germany. Our commitment to excellence has earned high-profile honors, including being named one of _TIME1_00's 2024 Most Influential Companies, _Fast Company's_ 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies, and _WWD Beauty Inc's _Power Brands of 2024, underscoring its leadership in the beauty industry and outstanding workplace. These accolades highlight our dedication to being a leading brand in the beauty industry and an exceptional workplace.

The position will be based in our **Paris office** and report to the **Regional Design Director - International**.

**Overall Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for managing VM managers and workflows to create consistent International Visual Merchandising executions (both permanent and temporary/trade activations) and consumer event activations aligned to the International Marketing calendar and regional priorities.
- Work closely with International Design Director and Global VM teams to ensure that all International in-store initiatives are strategically aligned with the Global brand vision and Regional business objectives.
- Mentor and inspire teams to perform at the top of their abilities and foster growth in the overall collective ability of the team to think differently and more broadly about their work
- Champion creative problem solving and develop a reputation for being a collaborative and solutions-oriented team
- Manage day-to-day VM team workflows by collaborating closely with Regional commercial/sales teams, International marketing team and VM managers on new retailer launches and door openings, while leading the review and approval process with Global and International stakeholders.
- Deep dive into marketing briefs, regional insights, and opportunities to lead teams to effective ideas and concepts
- Along with VM Managers, lead and execute VM strategy and programs in International regions from briefing to roll-out in a creative, effective, and professional way to optimize budgets and timelines.
- Ensure timelines and process for VM workflow aligns to on counter dates.
- Develop strong relationships with retailers and suppliers to ensure best in class executions while acting as a brand ambassador and fostering collaborative relationships and building trust within International and Global VM teams.

**Job Requirements/Qualifications**:

- 10+ years of experience working in Visual Merchandising, beauty experience is a plus.
- Experienced people manager, inspiring mentor, and proven team builder.
- Background in Industrial Design, Merchandising, Architecture and/or Art Direction.
- Elevated taste, keen design sensibilities to meaningfully contribute to the expanding material, spatial and merchandising fixtures language of the brand.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely - the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback that is necessary to improve creativity.
- Ability to be flexible, adapt to change and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Thoughtful, empathetic, and positive attitude with an infectious personal drive that energizes others.
- Must be highly collaborative with the ability to understand the objectives of all cross-functional partners and work toward solutions that meet that need and uphold the creative integrity of the brand.

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In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. The information contained herein is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee, as these may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.

Sol de Janeiro is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.