Program Manager, Retail Fixtures & Visual Merchandising

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Program Manager, Retail Fixtures & Visual Merchandising is responsible for developing and planning of beauty cosmetic fixtures that align with our customer's vision. This person will play a pivotal role in driving the development of exceptional beauty product displays that captivate consumers and enhance their beauty shopping experience. They will be the conduit to align both internal and external communication of the development process within the organization. This role will work with cosmetic brands to align planograms with merchandising requirements and analyzing new cosmetic products for fixture compatibility. This position is a hands-on role that requires excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop comprehensive strategies for the design, development, and production of beauty cosmetic fixtures that reflect current beauty trends and customer preferences.
• Collaborate with sales, design, engineering, samples, project management and manufacturing partners to innovate beauty fixtures that enhance product visibility and engagement. Work with those same departments to assist on flawless execution of developed projects.
• Guide customers through the planogramming process. Navigate variations within the process based on customer requirements. Review incoming requests, determine merchandise requirements, and communicate necessary updates.
• Monitor timelines and communicate both internally and to brands/clients to assure the project is setup for success upon execution phase. Provide weekly status updates to sales keying in on planograms, subscriptions, and artwork.
• Ability to set up sample planograms for customer review via video call or in person. Present and communicate challenges and solutions effectively to customers to help guide and bring comfort to working with Vira Insight.
• Knowledge in graphic die lines and other brand driven formats to execute on customer expectations.
• Review incoming planograms to ensure accuracy and completeness. Collaborate with Analyst in the development, maintenance, and improvements of programs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no direct reports.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot tables and V-Lookups)
• Space planner software experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills with active listening skills and ability to receive input from others and give positive feedback.
• Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to set and manage ongoing changing priorities and exhibit good multi-tasking skills.
• Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions and coordinate daily activities of the position.
• Ability and desire to assess current processes and procedures and make recommendations for change that improve performance.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in business, product design, or related field, preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in product development through internships, coursework OR combined professional working experience, preferably relative to beauty or cosmetic industry, with a focus on cosmetic fixtures or relative.
• Retail fixture experience is preferred.
• Ability to learn and successfully launch innovative beauty cosmetic fixture products.
• Understanding of beauty trends, consumer behavior, and market dynamics
• Project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficiency in collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and requirements in the beauty industry preferred
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Creative mindset with an eye for design aesthetics and attention to detail