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L'Oréal

Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager

On site

London, United kingdom

Full Time

02-10-2025

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Skills

Communication Teamwork Leadership SketchUp Dynamics Stakeholder Management Sales Motivation Databases Merchandising Project Management Illustrator Photoshop

Job Specifications

Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager - LUXE

Shape the LUXE brand experience! As Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager, you'll drive retail excellence in-store, crafting customer-centric environments that captivate and inspire. If you're a creative and driven leader ready to make a visual impact, join our team!

A DAY IN THE LIFE

POE (Point of Experience) Support: Manage the implementation of in-store activations. Ensure that the brand's image standards/guidelines are met and that O+O customer experiences seamlessly link to each other.
New Stores & Refits: Modify POS navigation to align with brand strategy. Coordinate logistics for new store openings and refurbishments, including ordering POS, testers, and visuals.
Building & Maintaining Key VM Databases: Ensure the lightbox database and VM counter master plan are always up to date.
VM calendar: Strategically manage the VM calendar, including lightbox and visual calendar. Communicate POS OCDs (On Counter Dates) and provide updates for each launch.
Excellence: Challenge the status quo to deliver the best experience for UK customers.
Project management: Effectively manage projects and budgets, maintaining a cost-conscious mindset.
Foster strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the correct installation of animations and timely updates for all stores.
Control and manage VM costs for both brands, preventing overspending in accordance with Group guidelines. Supported by the RDVM Analyst and guided by the Head of VM.
Field merch support: dedicate 5 to 10% of the time to directly overseeing the London top doors and providing detailed reports

Who You Are

Collaborative mindset, emphasising teamwork
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Extensive experience in VM and a proven track record of successful implementation
Strong business acumen and understanding of retail dynamics
Self-motivation and a drive to accomplish tasks efficiently
Ability to prioritize, work independently, and achieve objectives without constant supervision
Keen eye for detail and appreciation for the brand's essence
Vision and ability to challenge existing norms and guidelines from DMI
Comprehensive understanding of the brand and its commercial priorities
Creative mindset with the ability to understand and question design concepts
Proficiency in design tools such as SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.
Capability to assess and analyse competition's achievements
Passion for beauty with a strong aesthetic sense

What We Offer

Our industry-leading award-winning benefits package shows how much we value our people. We know they're at the heart of L'Oreal's success, so we offer a fair and competitive package to help you thrive.

Enjoy perks like money-saving offers, free mortgage advice, share options and an enhanced pension plan. Love our brands? You'll get up to 60% off iconic names like YSL, CeraVe, Armani, Kiehl's and Garnier! Because health matters, we offer private medical and dental insurance, discounted gym memberships, and onsite mental health support. We also provide enhanced family leave for all and up to 4 weeks of paid fertility leave, so you can prioritise what matters most.

Learning is in our DNA at L'Oreal. We'll help you master your role, build skills, and access top-notch leadership programs and monthly expert talks. And there's lots more too!

Who We Are

L'Oreal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L'Oreal has devoted itself solely to 'Create beauty that moves the world'; it is now the industry world leader with EUR29 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet. Experience the excitement of agility to shape the future of beauty; where diversity and purpose come together to create meaningful impact.

In the L'Oreal Luxe Division, we create the very best of luxury beauty. Our portfolio makes up 26 brands of which 17 are global, including the highly-aspirational and multi-expert ones such as Lancome, Yves Saint Laurent and Giorgio Armani. Thanks to our strong, balanced and complementary portfolio as well as our incredibly talented team of experts we are perfectly equipped to meet the endless and all-encompassing demands of luxury consumers around the world.

How We Recruit

At L'Oreal, we take pride in creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and their contributions are valued. When we recruit, hire, train, promote or engage in any other employment practice, we are committed to being an inclusive employer regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, socioeconomic status, medical condition or disability, or any other protected status. When we look for talent, we welcome difference - different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and perspectives. The beauty we find in our differences

About the Company

Leading the world in beauty and pioneering the world of beauty tech; we are 86K employees across 150 countries on five continents. Our 36 international brands are divided into four unique Divisions: Luxe, Consumer Products, Dermatological Beauty, and Professional Products. Our 36 international brands include Kiehl’s, Lancôme, Giorgio Armani Beauty, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, Ralph Lauren, Clarisonic, Maybelline New York, Essie, Kérastase, IT Cosmetics, Prada Beauty, Biotherm, Shu Uemura, Viktor&Rolf, Maison Martin Margiela... Know more