Senior Visual Merchandising Executive - Travel Retail EMA (based London) | Maternity Cover

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Description

We are looking for a temporary Senior Visual Merchandising Executive to join the Estée Lauder Travel Retail EMEA team to cover a maternity leave absence. This role is key to maintaining and elevating the brand’s visual presence across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa in duty-free and travel retail environments. This role is based in our London office and is a hybrid role, with the expectation to be in the office 3 days per week.

Reporting to the Visual Merchandising Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-impact visual executions across new store openings, promotional sites, and seasonal campaign rollouts. This is a fast-paced and collaborative role that offers the opportunity to work with regional and global stakeholders and contribute to the brand’s growth across Travel Retail.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Management

  • Lead end-to-end VM project delivery across Travel Retail EMEA, ensuring timelines, budgets, and execution quality are met.
  • Manage quotes, budgets, invoices, and approvals, and ensure accurate tracking throughout each project.
  • Collaborate with Store Design Project Managers to align on VM estimates and delivery timelines for new counters.
  • Own all promotional (HPP/SPP) site executions, maintaining consistency and excellence in delivery.
  • Act as the key contact for all VM execution partners, including suppliers, installation teams, and internal stakeholders.
  • Partner with Store Designer on Category Zoning and support on Planogram development for all New Stores and Renovations

    • Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Partner with Retailers, Commercial teams, RBDs, Marketing, Finance, Store Design, Domestic and Global VM (TRWW) to ensure alignment on project timelines, brand guidelines, and execution needs.
  • Work closely with VM Coordinator to delegate tasks, provide training, and manage workload effectively.

    • Visual Merchandising Delivery

  • Execute and manage regional campaigns and lightbox updates, including mock-ups, production, and installation plans.
  • Develop and maintain detailed planograms tailored to individual markets and assortments.
  • Maintain focus on key doors, VIP visits, and top locations to ensure the best-in-class brand representation.
  • Track and archive all VM rollouts and visual updates with images and feedback.

    • Meetings & Presentations

  • Present VM strategies and project updates to senior stakeholders, including RBDs and brand teams.
  • Lead and support VM workshops, masterclasses, and seasonal brand meetings as needed.
  • Develop and present Go-to-Market decks in collaboration with marketing teams.

    • Ad Hoc & Strategic Projects

  • Support wider VM initiatives and cross-brand needs where required.
  • Identify gaps in execution and propose creative, practical solutions tailored to the travel retail space.

    • About You

  • Proven experience in Visual Merchandising, ideally within beauty or premium retail environments.
  • Strong knowledge of Travel Retail or global retail environments is highly desirable.
  • Confident managing multiple stakeholders and projects at once.
  • Proactive, solution-focused, and comfortable working in fast-paced settings.
  • Strong team player with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Comfortable managing budgets and external suppliers.
  • Able to travel regionally when required for brand or site meetings.

    • Qualifications

    Skills & Competencies

  • Project Management: Confident managing complex projects from concept to installation.
  • Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong working relationships.
  • Creative Thinking: Strong visual eye for design, brand aesthetics, and detail.
  • Problem Solving: Resourceful and agile in identifying and solving challenges quickly.
  • Organisation: Strong time management and ability to manage deadlines across multiple workstreams.
  • Software Proficiency
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with 3D visualization tools is a plus - SketchUp (preferred)

    • Compensation and Benefits

  • Generous Bonus Opportunity
  • 25 Days Annual Leave (exc. Bank Holidays) that increases with length of service up to 29 days
  • 1 additional day of Annual Leave to celebrate your birthday
  • Holiday Purchase scheme that enables you to get five additional days
  • Summer Fridays for four months of the year
  • Market leading Family Leave provisions
  • Generous Staff Discount & Credit
  • Benefits platform with exclusive discounts and offers
  • Mental Health Wellbeing Provisions (Employee Assistant Programme).
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    Location:
    Greater London
    Job Type:
    PartTime

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