Retail Project Manager

Job title: Retail Project Manager

Location: Paris, France

Type of contract: CDI

About the role

We are looking for a Retail Project Manager, based in Paris, France, reporting to the Retail Animation and Visual Merchandising Manager. This role is essential in driving our Visual Merchandising strategies and Retail Animation initiatives across different POS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement Visual Merchandising strategies for various types of POS (e.g., counters, boutiques, pop-ups).
• Create and execute Visual Merchandising plans for retail animations (e.g., outposts, gondolas, tables, XL windows, pop-ups).
• Distribute VM guidelines to markets, ensuring effective implementation.
• Support markets in adapting VM guidelines to local needs.
• Develop in collaboration with the Design team, generic POSM adapted to Markets needs and brand requirements.
• Collaborate with the Global Animation & Merchandising Design Manager and the Designer on animation project management.
• Manage agency briefs and oversee the deployment of animation guidelines.
• Follow up production, ensure the quality is as per the brand DNA and approved materials & Samples.
• Make sure the POSM is available in the warehouse in time for the markets to order.

The list is not exhaustive as we are constantly growing and evolving.

Role - Specific Skills:

• Highly organized and flexible, with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to read and understand technical plans and knowledge of materials.
• Fluency in English

Desired Background and Experience:

• A strong background in Visual Merchandising within the perfume and beauty industry is essential.
• Experience in project management for temporary/trade animations, with a portfolio to demonstrate this.
• At least 5 years of experience in Visual Merchandising and Animation project management within a brand's central or regional office.
• Experience in managing planograms, VM recommendations, and trade/animation projects, ideally within the fragrance or beauty sector.