Visual Merchandising Manager

ABOUT BYREDO

"Beauty can be many things to many people. Our job is to inspire people to be themselves." Ben Gorham, Founder of Byredo.

The European luxury brand BYREDO was founded in Stockholm in 2006, with an ambition to translate memories and emotions into products and experiences.

BYREDO creates and develops a range of products such as fragrance and make-up but also ByProduct, the brand category for any non-beauty projects.

BYREDO is reinventing the world of luxury through a new approach, where creation is led by emotions, expressing a full and limitless brand universe.

BYREDO is sold in more than 40 countries in a very high-end exclusive network worldwide, with a growing presence online and a strong focus on Ecommerce activities.

We believe that through creativity, we’re able to develop timeless products, both meaningful and inspirational, to people and their lives.

We believe that only great people can design & bring those beautiful projects to life.

We believe on talents vs profiles, on experience vs education, on diversity vs boundaries.

We believe that only powerful teams can lead together the growth of the company, and therefore, we are highly committed to our people.

At BYREDO we come as we are, with the intention to learn from each other and go beyond business objectives.

ABOUT THE JOB (French version down below)

We are seeking a worldwide strategic and innovative Visual Merchandising Manager to lead our VM team. As a key leader within our organization, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of visual merchandising strategy and execution to drive brand visibility, customer engagement, and sales growth across our retail channels on a global scale.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive visual merchandising strategy aligned with the company’s overall brand objectives and target market demographics.
• Team Leadership: Lead and inspire a team of visual merchandisers, providing direction, mentorship, and support to ensure the successful execution of visual merchandising initiatives.
• Conceptualization and Design: Drive the creative development of visual merchandising concepts (permanent & temporary), displays, and installations that effectively communicate brand identity, product features, and promotional messages.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, retail operations, product development, architects, and store design to ensure alignment and integration of visual merchandising efforts with broader business initiatives.
• Performance Analysis: Analyze the effectiveness of visual merchandising strategies and initiatives through key performance indicators (KPIs), market trends, and customer feedback, and utilize insights to optimize future strategies.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the visual merchandising budget, allocating resources effectively to support strategic priorities and maximize return on investment.
• Vendor and Supplier Management: Cultivate relationships with external vendors and suppliers to source materials, props, and display fixtures, negotiating favorable terms and ensuring quality and reliability.
• Training and Development: Provide ongoing training and development opportunities for the visual merchandising team to enhance skills, foster creativity, and stay abreast of industry trends and best practices.

This is a non-exhaustive list; missions may vary depending on ongoing projects.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR IN OUR NEXT TEAM MEMBER

• Proven experience in a leadership role within visual merchandising, with a track record of success in developing and implementing impactful strategies.
• Strong creative vision and design sensibility, with the ability to translate brand identity and messaging into compelling visual experiences.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team of professionals.
• Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of consumer behavior, retail trends, and competitive landscape.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and KPI tracking.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Experience managing budgets and resources effectively to achieve business goals.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• English and French fluency required.

If you’re a visionary leader with a passion for creativity and a track record of driving results through innovative visual merchandising strategies, we invite you to apply for the position. Join us in shaping the future of our brand and delivering exceptional experiences to our customers.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

• We will onboard you in our fantastic sensorial adventure.
• You will work in a flexible and agile working environment, surrounded by great people.
• We strongly encourage test & learn mindsets.
• You will be able to know your impact and measure your success.

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A PROPOS DU POSTE

Nous recherchons un(e) Visual Merchandising Manager stratégique et innovant(e), à portée internationale, pour piloter notre équipe VM. En tant que leader clé de notre organisation, tu seras responsable de la stratégie et de l’exécution du visual merchandising à l’échelle mondiale, dans le but de renforcer la visibilité de la marque, l’engagement client et la croissance des ventes sur l’ensemble de nos canaux retail.

VOS MISSIONS

• Strategic Planning : Élaborer et mettre en œuvre une stratégie globale de visual merchandising, alignée sur les objectifs de marque et les cibles démographiques de l’entreprise.
• Team Leadership : Manager, inspirer et accompagner l’équipe VM, en assurant le bon pilotage des projets et en garantissant leur exécution efficace.
• Conceptualization & Design : Superviser la conception créative des dispositifs VM (permanents et temporaires), des displays et des installations valorisant l’identité de marque, les atouts produit et les messages promotionnels.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborer étroitement avec les équipes marketing, retail operations, product development, architects et store design pour assurer la cohérence et l’intégration de la stratégie VM au sein des projets transverses.
• Performance Analysis : Suivre et analyser la performance des actions de visual merchandising à l’aide d’indicateurs clés (KPIs), des tendances marché et des retours clients, pour affiner les stratégies futures.
• Budget Management : Construire et piloter le budget VM, en assurant une allocation optimale des ressources pour maximiser le retour sur investissement.
• Vendor & Supplier Management : Gérer les relations avec les fournisseurs et partenaires externes (matériaux, accessoires, éléments de display), en négociant les conditions et en garantissant qualité et fiabilité.
• Training & Development : Développer les compétences de l’équipe VM à travers des formations continues, en stimulant la créativité et en assurant une veille constante sur les meilleures pratiques du secteur.

Cette liste de missions est non exhaustive et pourra évoluer selon les projets en cours.

PROFIL RECHERCHE

• Expérience avérée dans un poste de management en visual merchandising, avec des résultats probants sur des stratégies à fort impact.
• Forte sensibilité créative et capacité à traduire l’univers de marque en expériences visuelles immersives et cohérentes.
• Leadership affirmé et aptitude à fédérer et développer des équipes pluridisciplinaires.
• Vision stratégique avec une bonne compréhension du comportement consommateur, des tendances retail et du paysage concurrentiel.
• Esprit analytique et capacité à suivre et interpréter les KPIs pour ajuster les plans d’action.
• Excellentes compétences en communication, avec une capacité à mobiliser et aligner les parties prenantes à tous les niveaux.
• Maîtrise de la gestion budgétaire et de l’allocation de ressources dans une logique de performance.
• Maîtrise de logiciels de design tels qu’Adobe Creative Suite appréciée.
• Maîtrise de l’anglais et du français requise.

This is a full-time permanent position (CDI).

Please make sure to send your CV and PORTFOLIO in English.