Job Description

The VMD Specialist for Prestige will support in the design and visual merchandising efforts across Japan market in accordance with all the brand guidelines for our entire portfolio of brands under the COTY Prestige Division.

You will be the bridge between your internal Marketing Team to execute best-in-class luxury retail excellence for our points-of-sale and products to support the achievement of our commercial KPIs. You will also support in project management responsibilities for our business expansion and acceleration plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your main focus:

STORE OPENING (PERMANENT MERCHANDISING)

• Work closely with Visual Merchandising manager for all new permanent design plans, ensuring that guidelines are adhered to, and the relevant approvals are obtained from both Global Teams and Fashion Houses in a timely manner
• Ensure all VM collaterals needed for every store opening are planned, ordered and catered for

OUT POST EVENT

• Work closely with Visual Merchandising manager for all event design plans, ensuring that guidelines are adhered to, and the relevant approvals are obtained from both Global Teams and Fashion Houses in a timely manner

LAUNCH DEVELOPMENT & ANIMATIONS (TEMPORARY MERCHANDISING)

• As part of the 360° launch plan, assist in ensuring that support is given to your Marketing Team in terms of visual merchandising updates as well as animations, including PR and consumer events
• Communicate the specific needs of the local market to the Regional/Global Teams during the submission and approval process
• Retro-planning for all launches and animations is required to ensure the Trade Planning Calendar and deadlines are well managed
• Ensure quality execution with a touch of luxury finesse, which is required for the COTY portfolio of brands

POINT-OF-SALE MANAGEMENT

• Ensure visibility and top-notch presentation of our brands and products through store visits
• Coach and instill disciplines in our Beauty Advisors for brand representation
• Handle all launch POSM offering orders from Global with alignment from Brand Managers

Working for Coty means Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing innovative concepts to life. If you’re someone unwilling to settle, likes to envision larger possibilities, accelerate learning, and push boundaries – we’d love to hear from you! Working at Coty means being part of an inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equity, valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Your ideas will count, fostering a career where you can achieve more than you ever imagined. All your colleagues are collaborative, and you will receive tremendous support for you to excel in this role.

YOU ARE A COTY FIT

You like to make a difference . As an experienced Visual Merchandising professional, you will share your valuable experience with the team, and you get energy from working in a fast-paced, diverse and international environment. Other than that, you should also have the following requirements:

• University graduate from artistic college
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant working experience or previous experience in luxury cosmetics or fragrance brand
• You can work independently in a fast-paced working environment with tight deadlines
• You have experience working in global company, is a strong communicator and cooperates well with both internal and external stakeholders
• You are customer-centric and possess a good understanding of consumer journey and shopper’s experience
• Be proficient in retail channel
• Workable English in both written and oral communication
• Good PC skills and familiar with word, Excel, PPT, AI and PS.
• Travel as required

OUR BENEFITS

As our Prestige VMD Assistant, some of the benefits you will receive are:

• Market competitive salary: Salary commensurate with experience and market benchmarks
• Omni-Working: Hybrid flexible working model enabling employees to balance remote and office-based work
• Product Allowance: Employees can order from a selection of Coty Products each year
• Gender-Neutral Paid Parental Leave: All Employees, regardless of gender, will have access to the same number of fully paid weeks of offered parental leave

ABOUT COTY

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open, inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self. Join us in making over the world of beauty!

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