Visual Merchandising Manager

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

This role will be responsible of the management and coordination of store layout changes and installation processes to ensure all parties are across all projects timings. High profile promotional briefing for all categories for all on airport and off airport stores, ensuring the best possible executions that meet brand guidelines.

**THIS ROLE WILL SEE YOU**:

- The delivery of a well-planned, well executed & innovative store layout and fixture development using AUTOCAD;
- Managing workflow across high profile supplier promotional output ensuring priorities & timelines are clear to direct report and buyers ensuring a seamless executions;
- Store layout concepts, development and floor plan relays, development and concept design for fixtures;
- Providing recommendations on appropriate layout and fixtures for stores and involvement in new store design;
- Scheduling communication and project management of all fixture moves, new fixture installs and high profile promotional executions;
- Calendar development for up and coming promotions, changeovers, fixture installs and executions;
- Promotional process development working with merchandise team, inventory, store operations and VM’s creating processes from head office to store level;
- Be the direct contact for store management team where required in relation to visual merchandising matters
- Managing and leading the visual merchandise and stores team across all stores to ensure: guidelines are followed; all promotions are set up on time;
- Regular store visits to all airport stores

**YOUR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES WILL BE**:

- Delivering on time, on brand and on time High Profile Supplier promotional activity required to achieve the financial KPIs of the business
- Working closely with both internal and external parties to deliver creatively strong and innovative High profile Supplier promotions.
- Ensure VM guidelines are constantly updated accordingly and manage training expectations in store, providing leadership, support and development as required

**WHO ARE YOU?**

**_ Essential:_**
- Proven Creative flair and experience backed up with solid achievements gained in a retail environment.
- At least 5 years’ experience in Retails Visual Merchandising
- Ability to use AUTOCAD
- Proven experience in delivering large new stores and refurbishments
- Experience in briefing out to external parties promotional activities
- Able to work collaboratively but equally able to influence and manage at all levels of promotional cycles and new store layouts and designs
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Intermediate Microsoft Office Skills

**_ Desirable:_**
- In Design or Photoshop experience

**ABOUT US**

The world of** Lotte Duty Free** is like no other, and at its core is a team passionate about showcasing the world’s most exclusive luxury beauty, fragrance and cosmetic brands. Our stores provide our customers with an exclusive shopping experience that cannot be found anywhere else.
Lotte is set to rapidly expand, and now is the time to join our team and work in one of the world’s most unique and exciting retailer environments. Was established in 1980 and we hold the title of the world’s second largest duty free retailer, operating 20 duty free stores, across 11 international airports, in seven international locations, including Australia, USA, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Thailand and Vietnam.
This is an amazing opportunity to join a growing global retailer with strong values and a commitment to its team, and offers you the chance to make a genuine contribution to the Lotte success story

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU**

We want you to enjoy a work-life balance but when the situation calls for it, have the ability to go hard and fast. We offer trust and flexibility to work part of your week from home and part from our newly renovated office in Collins Street.

In addition to an attractive salary, you will have access to our personalised employee benefits program, as well as amazing pop-up product sales not found in any other industry and in-store discounts in our duty free locations.

Lotte provide a professional but casual working environment, and believe in rewarding team members for individual and team success. We offer a supportive culture, and are always open to presenting development opportunities to our team.

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If this excites you, we want to meet you Now is the time to join our friendly, fun & diverse team and join our growth journey._