Visual Merchandising Manager: Consumer Beauty

About PDS

 Prestige Distribution Services (PDS) is a subsidiary of The Prestige Cosmetics Group (PCG), which provides distribution and commercial services to Coty Beauty SA (Pty) Ltd.  Employees of PDS are 100% dedicated to Coty and work on exciting prestige brands.

About Coty

 Coty is a global leader in beauty. We’re World #1 in Fragrance and World #3 in Color Cosmetics. Our iconic portfolio of more than 77 brands are sold in over 150 countries around the world. We believe in beauty with a purpose and brands that inspire, no matter where they are in the world. The Coty Africa team is bringing our business of BEAUTY, to life in Africa – localized and sustainable.

Job Purpose

 A critical role in supporting the business priority of building superior equity at the point of purchase. The role will focus on:

·       Step-change in-store permanent visibility

·       Develop strong joint business plans with our retailers that drive mutual, profitable growth

·       Enable perfect execution with fit-to-win process, delivering the highest standard of execution across the portfolio

·       Ensure the brand image in store is in-line with brand and company standards

Job Requirements

 Drive execution and implementation of cosmetic permanent merchandising, both locally & globally produced, for all Coty Consumer Beauty brands.

1.      CAPEX: Manage budget for Permanent Merchandising counters and permanent casettes updates per category.

2.     Plannogramming: Work closely with Trade, Marketing and Commercial teams of the most efficient, impactful and clean plannogrames that are to be updated according to seasonality of launches and KCPs.

3.     Budget: Manage capex and opex budget effectively

4.     In-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.

5.     Training | Onboarding: Conduct regular training | onboarding when needed on in-store functions and updates in line with NPD for front line teams

6.     Tracking of Projects (ROI): Tracking of In-Store execution is critical and needs to be resourced via local tracking via sales team.

7.     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 artwork

8.     Lead & 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. 

9.     Collaboration: Manage relations and approvals between key stakeholders within Sales, Trade Marketing, Global Brand Teams.

10.   Quality Control:  Supervise production of suppliers and sign off of units prior to installations. Ensure brand quality through training/partnership with suppliers.

11.     Maintenance: Ensure that a regional robust process is maintained for the implementation of the Cosmetic Permanent Merchandising installations with an associated maintenance program.

12.   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 closure

·       Coordinate 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.

13.    Competitor Analysis: Share any monthly insights from trade visits / Trend report (e.g., Retail Summit)

Job Profile

 Education:

·       Relevant Degree

Required experience:

 ·       Minimum 5 years management experience in an equivalent role in the retail industry

·       Proven experience in owning and managing a capex & opex budget

·       Experience in executing in the pharmacy channel

·       Experience in consumer beauty category

·       SAP experience highly beneficial

 Technical Skills and Competencies:

 ·       Instore manager should have a trade/category management, In-Store/retail knowledge. Understanding commercial is a plus.

·       Eye for detail and aesthetics

·       Creative problem solving

·       Team player

·       PM is a very dynamic role. A Can Do attitude is mandatory.

·       Strong project management skills and action oriented.

·       Data analytics skills & commercial acumen is a plus.

·       Competent in Microsoft office, specifically Powerpoint & Excel

Travel

·       2 weeks per quarter

Benefits

 Competitive guaranteed TCTC package

Company performance bonus based on global company performance. (variable pay, not guaranteed)

Learning and growth opportunities on-the-job with access to Coty Academy

Inclusive, dynamic start up culture

23 days leave per annum

Employee Wellness Programme

Product allocation

Company pension contribution

Company medical aid scheme, means no pre-screenings for membership

Preferential rates for Gap Cover

Study leave for related studies as per Study Policy

Opportunities to apply for global roles after a reasonable tenure with Coty Africa

Seniority Level

Professional / Middle Management

Industry

Luxury Goods

 Employment Type

Full-time

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

Please send applications to Jacky_Kannemeyer@cotyinc.com by 31 October 2023 with your updated CV and a cover letter.  Note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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