Global Gucci Merchandising Senior Manager, CDI H/F

GLOBAL GUCCI MERCHANDISING SR MANAGER (ARCHITECTURE)

CDI, H/F

COTY LUXURY- RETAIL EXPERIENCE TEAM

 

Within the global Retail Experience team, you will lead the development of Gucci Beauty Store Design concept, defining guidelines and fixtures catalogue, supporting worldwide VM teams to design, develop and install permanent spaces. Working hand in hand with Global Trade Marketing, Marketing, Digital, Education teams, but also with Gucci Fashion House, you will be responsible to define a great consumer experience based on the Brand strategy.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

As our Merchandising Senior Manager, you will report to the Senior Merchandising Director and will lead a team of Project Managers.

 

Your main focus :

 

• Work with Trade Marketing to follow an ambitious roll-out plan and make sure each project follows the commercial requests of each Market;
• Work with Marketing and 360 team to keep the instore concept up to date, making sure it reflects the Brand strategy (including instore initiatives such as art of wrapping, customization services, MUP services, …);
• Work with a highly demanding Fashion House and designers to capture the Brand vision into the instore concept, defining the consumer journey and the fixtures catalogue merging local commercial needs and FH requirements;
• Lead the collaboration with the design agencies and suppliers from creative brief to prototyping and production;
• Manages the niche collection The Alchemist’s Garden in terms of instore image (both permanent and temporary) working with 360 teams to design and deploy new launches toolboxes;
• Support local Markets in the design of new beauty boutiques/counters/fixtures making sure they are compliant with guidelines and FH high quality standards: from design, to technical drawings check, to supplier’s visits and installations;
• Keep constantly updated the full and detailed permanent and semi-permanent merchandising guidelines in collaboration with external agencies and suppliers;
• Ensure constant optimization of work tools, processes and communication;
• Lead a team of Project Managers balancing workload and responsabilities.

 

Working for Coty means that we believe in equality and inclusion for all, and stand together with those fighting for freedom, justice, and equal rights regardless of who you are or who you love.

Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day. If you’re the kind of person who refuses to settle, if you want to think bigger, learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible – we’d love to hear from you.

 

YOU ARE A COTY FIT

 

You are a solid team player and proactive, you have strong management skills, you have strong team management experience, you have a cost-oriented mindset, have knowledge of retailers, shoppers, competitors and customers, and you get energy from working in a fast-paced, diverse and international environment. Other than that, you:

• Have 5-8 years previous relevant experience preferably in luxury beauty with global scope
• Have a university graduate/ Business School degree / Creative background
• Are fluent in English and French. Italian is a plus.
• Are proficient with Microsoft Office
• Are creative software (Photoshop/Sketchup in priority)

 

OUR BENEFITS

 

As our Merchandising Manager, some of the benefits you will receive are:

• A salary that matches your knowledge and experience
• Bonus
• Meal vouchers
• Public transportation refund up to 50%
• 1 RTT per month

 

RECRUITMENT PROCESS  

 

1. If selected, our recruiter will contact you
2. A telephone/online introductory meeting follows
3. A first online/in-person interview
4. Second and third interviews, if applicable
5. You will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.

 

 

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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