About Guerlain
Founded in Paris in 1828, Guerlain is one of the world’s most storied maisons of fragrance, beauty and skincare, renowned for its artisanal excellence, scientific innovation and enduring sense of French elegance. As an employer, Guerlain offers the opportunity to contribute to a living heritage where creativity, craftsmanship and responsible luxury meet. Its teams span perfumery, retail excellence, research, marketing, supply chain and corporate functions, united by a passion for exceptional products and client experience. With a strong commitment to biodiversity, sustainability and the preservation of savoir-faire, Guerlain attracts talents who aspire to shape the future of beauty while honoring nearly two centuries of legacy.
Guerlain seeks a Merchandising Project Manager in London to support hard and soft merchandising projects across the UK and ROI, from counter design and budgeting through installation and launch activation. The role is full-time on a 12-month fixed-term contract and supports delivery of the UK strategy in line with global brand guidelines.
Role & Responsibilities
- Project-manage permanent gold and silver counters, temporary counters and relocations in support of the Head of Merchandising.
- Liaise with EU and headquarters teams, retailers, shopfitters and suppliers to deliver permanent and temporary counter projects within budget, timeline and quality requirements.
- Develop visual merchandising packs for each new counter and liaise with the EU team for validation.
- Support the installation of hard merchandising projects.
- Manage chain-store design and development from initial concept through installation.
- Manage the Capex budget and reconcile it with monthly finance actuals.
- Support the Soft Merchandising Project Manager with new-launch updates in London stores.
- Develop soft merchandising elements with local suppliers, following global guidelines and supporting new counter openings.
- Support the Visual Merchandising Coordinator in developing monthly VM Guidelines for in-store and retail teams.
- Coordinate with the Visual Merchandising Coordinator to order POSM and testers for new counter openings.
- Liaise with the European regional team to ensure brand consistency and timely approvals for launch activations.
- Support the visual merchandising team in driving the UK market strategy and delivering a retail experience aligned with global brand strategy, acting as a guardian of the brand image.
Qualifications
- Good understanding of current visual merchandising trends and methods.
- Experience managing hard merchandising projects from initial concept through installation.
- Highly organized, motivated and determined, with initiative and a clear focus on solutions and results.
- Impeccable attention to detail and a proactive, can-do attitude.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Good competency in SketchUp.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, is desirable.
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong team spirit.
- Passion for product, brand and retail, with clear sensitivity to these areas.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a project management or visual merchandising role, ideally within the perfumes and cosmetics industry.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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Culture
Guerlain cultivates a refined workplace culture rooted in French artistry, exceptional craftsmanship, and a deep respect for its heritage in fragrance and beauty. As an employer, it values creativity, excellence, and sustainability, encouraging teams to combine innovation with the Maison’s enduring sense of elegance and purpose.
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