Marketing & Merchandising Coordinator - Regional Marketing Team

L'occitane Group

Nov 2

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior Level
Customer Relations
Marketing
London

Requirements

Proven ability to plan and manage marketing campaign projects end-to-end
Ability to demonstrate effective communication, prioritisation and organisational skills
Ability to maintain brand integrity through visual display techniques
Proficient in MS Office
Ability to work in a fast pace environment
Creative approach
1-2 years experience gained within a similar role within the Retail industry
Experience in the beauty or cosmetics industry is a plus
Strong awareness of cosmetic market trends
Understanding of design and composition aesthetics

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of this role are centralised around supporting the ONE (Organisation New Europe: Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Italy) Region & Category Management Team in communicating campaigns to the stores, budget spending follow up and archiving campaign activity.
Following the International Toolbox, coordinate Merchandising Strategic Implementation in close collaboration with the UK Visual Merchandising Team and place window and merchandising orders in a timely manner accordingly to marketing calendar and budget.
Work closely with the UK VM team on best practise for permanent merchandising execution and campaign alignment.
Create and own the VM Brief Plan in the Campaign Strategy document with ONE merchandising guidelines and follow-up on updates, changes, in collaboration with strategic Window intent of Category Manager.
In charge of coordination and logistics of signage development, printing and creation of the Merchandising content and follow up with Creative Team supporting the strategic Window intent lead by Category Manager.
Put together the Confection Briefs addressed to stores for every campaign (clear and detailed instructions on set-up window, tables, prepare layout, schematics) accordingly to ONE needs. Deliver the final copy 6 weeks in advance of the campaign beginning.
Ensure promotional window installations are completed by the required deadlines.
Follow-up on merchandising and give feedback to the stores and local Retail Marketing managers.
Answer all the specific questions linked to the various existing configurations.
Printing of all the requested signage, because lost, damaged or new need (creative brief/printing/delivery/budget follow up).
Order to Logistic team the requested Merch tools, because lost, damaged or new need.
Support communications through emails or BDP (Bulletin De Provence, weekly communication of the Retail team).
Ahead of Product Launch, Provide merchandising minimum quantities for every campaign (novelties / regular products) for Demand Planning Team.
Twice a year, lead and own order placement for the region on periodic order form to order the generic Merch tools (signage holders, price holders…): need to forecast the daily needs (when something is broken or lost in store) + new openings.
Once a year, order of the ingredient bunches: need to forecast the daily needs (to replace damaged bunches), special events (ex. Immortelle window) + new openings.
Palettization plan & technical file to fill by the supplier and to put online in order to guarantee the delivery.
Order file to complete in order to receive the purchase order.
BAT to validate with the supplier.
Delivery to follow with the demand planning/logistic team.
Budget follow-up.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Marketing & Merchandising Coordinator?

The main responsibility is to support the ONE Region & Category Management Team in communicating campaigns to stores, tracking budget spending, and archiving campaign activity.

What are the key tasks involved in retail and marketing campaigns?

Key tasks include coordinating merchandising strategic implementation, creating VM Brief Plans, managing signage development and printing, ensuring promotional installations are completed on time, and providing daily store support.

Is experience in the beauty or cosmetics industry required?

While it is not mandatory, having experience in the beauty or cosmetics industry is considered a plus.

What qualifications are needed for this role?

The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of experience in a similar role within the retail industry, effective communication and organizational skills, proficiency in MS Office, and a strong awareness of cosmetic market trends.

What does the company offer in terms of benefits?

The company offers a discretionary bonus scheme, contribution pension scheme, enhanced holiday allowance, flexible bank holidays, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, hybrid working options, and various employee welfare benefits.

What does the company value in its employees?

The company values positive-minded people who share core values and a commitment to sustainability, focusing primarily on an employee's ability to perform their job and grow within their roles.

How does the company approach sustainability?

L’OCCITANE EN PROVENCE is committed to sustainability, aims to create a positive impact on the planet and its people, and is proud to be a certified B Corp.

Is there an anonymous job application process?

Yes, an anonymous job application process is implemented to protect candidates’ personal information during the initial stages of the application.

How often does the Marketing & Merchandising Coordinator need to lead order placement for merchandising tools?

The coordinator will lead and own order placement for the region twice a year for generic merchandising tools.

L'occitane Group

We are an international Group of brands that create beauty experiences with respect for people and nature.

Retail & Consumer Goods

Industry

5001-10,000

Employees

1976

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The L’OCCITANE Group is a leading international manufacturer and retailer of premium and sustainable beauty and wellness products. The Group operates in 90 countries worldwide and has 3,000 retail outlets including 1,500 of its own stores. Within its portfolio of premium beauty brands that champion organic and natural ingredients are: L’OCCITANE en Provence, Melvita, Erborian, L’OCCITANE au Brésil, LimeLife by Alcone, ELEMIS, Sol de Janeiro and Grown Alchemist. Innovative venture studio, OBRATORI and beauty tech start-up, DUOLAB, are also part of the Group. With its nature-positive vision and entrepreneurial ethos, L’OCCITANE Group is committed to investing in communities, biodiversity, reducing waste and to finding sustainable solutions in order to create a better and healthier planet. The mission statement of the Group is: with empowerment we positively impact people and regenerate nature.