Job Description

THE ROLE

VMD Manager

Seoul, Korea

OPTIMIZE, ENABLE, INNOVATE!

• To achieve highest merchandising output in all COTY projects in Korea

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.

Coty’s global omni-working policy provides the option to work up to 50% of your month remotely.

We believe that a more flexible philosophy of remote working will give everyone the freedom to choose what works for their individual circumstances and empower them to always perform at their best.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Liaise directly with global merchandising team for the approval of the local merchandising projects and clear understanding of the brands’ global VM guideline, and bringing these to the local markets with right localization strategies in coordination with local teams
• Guide and input on store setups, resets and temporary animations in collaboration with internal and external partners
• Manage store development projects and identify contribute to designing the layout and presentation of store to achieve highest output in all merchandising projects in Korea
• Execution of the best-in-class retail counters and displays

1. MANAGE STORE OPENING (Permanent project)

• Coordinate among internal & external stakeholders to ensure quality input and manage the Global approval process to meet project timelines
• Work closely with global merchandising team on all new permanent design plans across the business unit
• Review the counter design to meet standard of both COTY DNA and sales environment.
• Support all permanent implementation designs based on approved plans and new opportunities.
• Manage the quality control of construction of fixtures and supervise its installations in stores.

2. SUPPORT NEW LAUNCH PROJECTS WITH PROMOTIONAL DESING AND MERCHANDISING SUPPORT(Temporary project)

• Closely communicate and collaborate with key internal& external stake holders to strengthen merchandising in Korea
• Provide proper design guideline for supporting NPD launch and podium installation
• Support marketing and sales team on promotional designs based on agreed launch calendar
• Ensure quality of execution and brand visibility in stores.

3. DEVELOPMENT & EXECUTION OF BRAND COUNTERS & DISPLAYS

• Prepare and provide the monthly merchandising guideline to counter parts according to launching and promotion plan
• Ensure visibility and perfect presentation of our products on counter through clean and qualitative merchandising tool
• Follow-up with markets on POSM order through global offering.
• Provide accurate report plans, progress and result to the internal and external teams

4. POS MAINTENANCE

• Visit counters in a regular basis to inspect and check the counter display
• Conduct POS maintenance and cleanliness
• Build and maintain accurate and consistent store profile for planning purpose

Other special requirements for the position

• Strong project management skills with 8years’ experience minimum and be able to simultaneously manage multiple projects across categories and across the channel-(fragrance, skincare and make-up / DEP,H&B)
• Team player, proactive, self-motivated, Passionate in cosmetic, Positive and matures mindset.
• Strong written and oral communication in English and Korean is a must.
• Have a design background in visual merchandising or design with advanced knowledge of design software (Photoshop, Illustrator)

ABOUT US

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.

Coty is deeply committed to Changing the Conversation around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to create a more open, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self.