VM Executive - Travel Retail

About the role

As VM Executive for Charlotte Tilbury Travel Retail, you will support VM artwork and production for all TR EMEA regions and retailers. Working closely with the TR VM team, you will adapt and align Global guidelines to the TR in‑store strategy, delivering strong in‑store activations that amplify campaign and brand codes while supporting our commercial vision. Your role encompasses both creative artwork and project management responsibilities, ensuring all doors are supported with the correct VM delivered on time and on budget across all campaigns and new launches.

You will also have the opportunity to support in delivering exciting concept animation pop‑ups for priority NPD campaigns throughout the year. You will support with on‑site installs when necessary, which will require occasional travel across the EMEA region. The strongest candidates will have beauty and/or Travel Retail experience and be equipped to thrive in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.

• Support VM production and End to End POS process for campaign and new door openings by creating and issuing artwork, briefing suppliers, communicating dates to the wider team and ensuring deadlines are being met internally and externally.
• Deliver VM that uplifts the brand image, ensuring sign off by the appropriate leadership teams are obtained including General Manager & Global brand partners.
• Ensure all working documents are kept up to date and prepared for the following year (production trackers, budget trackers, databases etc). Share the information with the relevant stakeholders in an appropriate time frame.
• Work closely with the TR VM Manager to ensure budget is tracked and monitored appropriately. Raise and receive in all Purchase Orders.
• Internally ensure transparency on deadlines and budget to support business expectations.
• Develop a close working relationship with external partners and suppliers to ensure synchronised ways of working.
• Work closely with the internal teams (Marketing, Commercial, Global VM, Finance, Procurement & more)

Reporting to VM Manager – Travel Retail and collaborating with:

• TR VM team
• TR Store Design team
• Wider TR team
• Global VM
• Regional VM teams
• Finance

• Project Management and multi-tasking
• Commercial Awareness – Numerical
• Attention to detail, creative eye and highly organised
• Design software skills (Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup)
• Comfortable with working under pressure and autonomously
• Flexible and agile in approach
• Budget Management
• Experience in Head Office VM for cosmetics or similar and/or Travel Retail

• Be a part of this values driven, high growth, magical journey with an ultimate vision to empower everyone, everywhere to be the best version of themselves
• We’re a hybrid model with flexibility, allowing you to work how best suits you
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with an additional day to celebrate your birthday
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers throughout their parenting and caring journey
• Financial security and planning with our pension and life assurance for all
• Wellness and social benefits including Medicash, Employee Assist Programs and regular social connects with colleagues
• Bring your furry friend to work with you on our allocated dog‑friendly days and spaces
• And not to forget our generous product discount and gifting!