VISUAL MERCHANDISING MANAGER: CONSUMER BEAUTY SA | CAPE TOWNR750,000.00 CTC PER ANNUM PLUS CELLPHONE ALLOWANCE Our client, a leading global FMCG brand are looking for a Visual Merchandising Manager: Consumer Beauty SA to join their Commercial team. JOB PURSPOSES: A critical role in supporting the business priority of building superior equity at the point of purchase. Therole will focus on:Step-change in-store permanent visibilityDevelop strong joint business plans with our retailers that drive mutual, profitable growthEnable perfect execution with fit-to-win process, delivering the highest standard of execution across the portfolioEnsure the brand image in store is in-line with brand and company standardsYOUR DAY TO DAY Drive execution and implementation of cosmetic permanent merchandising, both locally & globally produced, for all Consumer Beauty brands.CAPEX: Manage budget for Permanent Merchandising counters and permanent cassettes updates per category.Planogramming: Work closely with Trade, Marketing and Commercial teams of the most efficient, impactful and clean planograms that are to be updated according to seasonality of launches and KCPs.Budget: Manage capex and opex budget effectivelyIn-store Locations: Work closely with the Sales team to ensure best in class locations in the stores vis-à-vis visibility and competitor evidence. Support the sales team in conquering new and better shelf space via best-in-class design proposals to retailer.Training | Onboarding: Conduct regular training | onboarding when needed on in-store functions and updates in line with NPD for front line teamsTracking of Projects (ROI): Tracking of In-Store execution is critical and needs to be resourced via local tracking via sales team.Brand Equity: Liaise between the brand teams and global teams equity to ensure brand guidelines are adhered to in the market from PM unit design to visuals and artworkLead & empower suppliers:Lead suppliers in designing and delivering of permanent merchandising counters in-line with brand guidelines.Challenge suppliers on the best quotes for the production of Permanent units and updates focusing on ROI.Collaboration: Manage relations and approvals between key stakeholders within Sales, Trade Marketing, Global Brand Teams.Quality Control: Supervise production of suppliers and sign off of units prior to installations. Ensure brand quality through training/partnership with suppliers.Maintenance: Ensure that a regional robust process is maintained for the implementation of the Cosmetic Permanent Merchandising installations with an associated maintenance program.Project Management Skills: Manage the design, planning, production and implementation of Cosmetic counters in the region:Operating with excellence - Disciplined and structured in project tracking.Accountability: Need to follow through POs from creation (before the job is done) until closureCoordinate with retailers the installations of permanent counters based on regionally provided design specifications and timings.Build relationship with distributors/retailers to ensure smooth negotiations at all times, with quick response time in case of critical requirement.CPS management: Manage and educate suppliers on project delivery lead times. Challenge suppliers on tight lead time delivery.Competitor Analysis: Share any monthly insights from trade visits / Trend report (e.g., Retail Summit)MINIMUM ROLE REQUIREMENTS:Relevant DegreeMinimum 5 years management experience in an equivalent role in the retail industryProven experience in owning and managing a capex & opex budgetExperience in executing in the pharmacy channelExperience in consumer beauty categorySAP experience highly beneficialCategory Management a track record in developing a productive assortment layout(understanding of category management principals and development of planograms)Project management (track record in managing tight deadlines and lead times)Stakeholder managementTECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:Analytical capability (data assessment)Instore manager should have a trade/category management, In-Store/retail knowledgeUnderstanding commercial is a plusEye for detail and aestheticsCreative problem solvingTeam playerPM is a very dynamic role. "A Can Do" attitude is mandatoryStrong project management skills and action orientedData analytics skills & commercial acumen is a plus (important)Competent in Microsoft office, specifically PowerPoint and ExcelTRAVEL:2 Weeks per quarterBENEFITS:Competitive guaranteed CTC packageCompany performance bonus based on global company performance. (variable pay, not guaranteed)Learning and growth opportunities on-the-job with access to the clients AcademyInclusive, dynamic start up culture23 days leave per annumEmployee Wellness ProgrammeProduct allocationCompany pension contributionCompany medical aid scheme, means no pre-screenings for membershipPreferential rates for Gap CoverStudy leave for related studies as per Study PolicyOpportunities to apply for global roles after a reasonable tenure with the client
