Make Up For Ever International Visual Merchandising Project Manager

Neuilly-sur-Seine • France

Sunday, January 19, 2025

Make Up For Ever, a distinguished brand within the LVMH conglomerate, stands as a beacon of innovation and artistry in the luxury cosmetics sector. Since its inception in 1984 by Dany Sanz in Paris, the brand has expanded its reach to over 55 countries, with a presence in more than 3,300 retail locations worldwide. As part of LVMH, Make Up For Ever benefits from a rich ecosystem where excellence and creativity converge, offering employees unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development.

1. Develop innovative display concepts that meet market needs while managing costs and optimizing production and deployment solutions.
2. Ensure alignment with the creative direction and merchandising strategy for product launches in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
3. Lead the development of Point of Sale Materials (POSM) from briefing to market delivery, including managing tenders and supplier relationships.
4. Maintain the cost-quality-timeline balance for each project according to brand and market priorities.
5. Collaborate with designers and agencies to guide the creation and adaptation of merchandising concepts.
6. Analyze POSM forecasts, verify order rationales, and optimize production against activation plans.
7. Create global merchandising and trade guidelines for launches, including asset usage, display recommendations, and planograms.
8. Oversee trade activities, scenography, customer journey, and retailtainment in collaboration with designers and local marketing teams.
9. Manage budget tracking for POSM expenditures and outsourced design and planning.
10. Work with local teams and headquarters' Business Development to strategize retail approaches across distribution channels.
11. Ensure brand image and business balance in stores and with retailers.
12. Serve as the primary point of contact for market inquiries.
13. Conduct competitive benchmarking, post-launch analysis, and implement best practices.

1. Master's degree in Business or equivalent.
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in Merchandising or Trade Marketing.

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.
2. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, and dynamism.
4. Ability to adapt to urgent situations and changes in direction.
5. Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

A minimum of 3 years in merchandising or trade marketing is required, demonstrating a proven track record in managing complex projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Master's degree in Business or equivalent.

Employees benefit from a comprehensive onboarding program, access to e-learning platforms, participation in internal product testing, and involvement in corporate social responsibility initiatives such as Green Week and Inclusive Week. Additionally, employees have the opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups and mentoring programs within the LVMH ecosystem.

Make Up For Ever fosters an inclusive and dynamic workplace culture that celebrates diversity and encourages employees to express their individuality. As part of the LVMH group, the company emphasizes excellence and innovation, providing a collaborative environment where ideas are shared and professional growth is nurtured.