Retail Animation & Visual Merchandising Manager

Job title:

Retail Animation & Visual Merchandising Manager

Location:

Miami, USA

Type of contract:
Fulltime

We are looking for a Retail Project Manager, based in Miami, USA, reporting to the Retail Design Director. This role is essential in driving our Visual Merchandising strategies and Retail Animation initiatives across Americas and the 2 brands.

• Adapt and implement Visual Merchandising strategies for various types of POS (e.g., counters, boutiques, pop-ups).
• Execute Visual Merchandising plans for retail animations (e.g., outposts, gondolas, tables, XL windows, pop-ups).
• Distribute VM guidelines to field team, ensuring effective implementation.
• Support local field team in adapting VM guidelines to local needs.
• Develop in collaboration with the HQ Design team, generic POSM adapted to local needs and brand requirements.
• Collaborate with the Global Animation& Merchandising Design Manager and the Designer on animation project management.
• Manage vendors briefs and oversee the deployment of animation guidelines.
• Follow up production, ensure the quality is as per the brand DNA and approved materials & Samples.
• Work in close collaboration with the Trade Marketing team based in NJ.
• Create and update planograms for each launch.
• Liaise with distributor from TR and LATAM to coordinate regional VM needs.
• Make sure the POSM is available in the warehouse in time for the markets to order.

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

• 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.