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Merchandising Executive
Coty
London, , United Kingdom
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Job Title
Merchandising Executive
Department
Coty Professional Beauty UK&I
Reports to
Head of Design
Direct reports
N/A
Location
St George’s House, 5 St George’s Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 4DR
Purpose
Coty Professional are looking for a Merchandising Executive who is a self-motivated individual with energy and enthusiasm to advance innovation on point of sale, taking it to the next level. Driving the production and end delivery of all Wella portfolio semi-permanent and permanent POS. Working with internal/external designers, production companies and the Wella multi-functional team to deliver solutions that consistently meet the standards of premium beauty.
Our ideal candidate will have an understanding of end consumers and shopper habits, with a focus on targeting purchase barriers to support business growth opportunities.. They must have great skills in effective project managing and tracking, whilst establishing relationships with the team to ensure a smooth and effective running process.
Key Responsibilities
• Source new ideas, materials and forms of POS to challenge purchase barriers and drive purchase.
• Working with other departments to brainstorm new design ideas for important projects and the creation/implementation of those designs.
• Manages semi-permanent POS production end-to-end from brief to delivery
• Works with the multi-functional team to provide guidance on shopper behavior to ensure key touchpoints are met
• Drives timely production of each item to ensure artwork handed over on time to meet delivery deadlines
• Requests POs, SAP codes in a timely manner, tracking all items on daily basis
• Has a zero-waste mindset, focused on analysing all materials stored in the Distribution Centre, reducing scrappage and managing monthly POS disposals and creating opportunities to reduce excess POS stock
• Supports product launches with permanent solutions for permanent display items; retail stands, colour bars and ATB area
• Supports Key Accounts via Customer Marketing to create Wella branded in-salon signage with colour bars, ATB area, retail stands, in-salon and window display
• Supports retail brand launches and new product updates by producing planograms for all retail display stands
• Develops new stand concepts
• Reduces scrappage of older retail units by managing on-going refurbishment plan
Person Specification
• A proven track record in project management, with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally & externally and be a good team player.
• Demonstrate a pro-active attitude and flexible approach.
• Experienced in POS creative development and print production
• Able to work well under pressure with strong attention to detail
• Have a proactive, assertive and positive work ethic
• Excellent communicator both verbal and written
• Strong IT skills (MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel)
Desired Experience
• Retail production sector
• Shopper insights in Direct & Wholesale insights
• Planogram Merchandising
• Beauty industry sector
• Knowledge with the Adobe Creative suite
• Understanding of end consumer shopper habits
• Degree Educated