UK VM Manager

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The Body Shop has been here since 1976 and we're not going anywhere. It's an exciting time to join us as we're under new ownership and recruiting for some fantastic opportunities in our gorgeous new Head Office in Brighton.

When Anita Roddick founded The Body Shop in 1976, she had a vision. Business as a force for good - that's us. Over 40 years later, we're proud to be pioneering cruelty-free beauty every step of the way. We're the original ethical beauty brand. We've got a thing for empowering people and enriching our planet. We're all about keeping it real, in every way possible. Our activist roots remain a huge part of everything we do, from our iconic window posters to our vegetarian products to our infamous campaigns. We're never afraid to stand up and speak the truth. We like to do things a little differently around here.

The Body Shop is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. We're fighting for what we believe in now more than ever. No holding back. Breaking the mould has always come naturally to us, and we need someone who's not afraid to mix things up.

Are you driven to make a real difference? Are you passionate about Visual?

If so, we would love you to join our team as a UK VM Manager- The mission of this role is to elevate the look of all stores, collaborating with retail to upskill, train and provide guidance.

This is an opportunity to do more than just a day job, you'll belong to a team which values you and your skills, and you will be able to thrive in your own way with our support.

Key activities:

• Field based role with office-based meetings as required.

• Conduct regular store visits to ensure standards are being met and campaigns are executed correctly

• Manage and deliver new store openings, refits, flagship executions and campaigns, managing the POS, VM props, and VM schedule

• Work closely with the Global VM team, localising the Global VM Guide and leading the execution of the VM plan in the UK market for all retail formats (stand alone stores/ wholesale support as required)

• Expert at delivering visual theatre for PR events/ Conferences/ Marketing OOH activity where the brand is physically present

• Work with Global VM team to deliver New Concept stores with UK as lead trial market

• Budget Management for UK POS and Print/ Visual activity

• Field direction/Training and Support: train, coach and collaborate with store teams to ensure consistently high standards across the UK

• Provide guidelines for all stores and principles to fit UK assortment

• Must be a collaborator, confidently able to train store staff and deliver direction, but also able to be independent and travel

Skills and competencies:

• Highly organized collaborator

• Able to bring creative ideas to life

• Strong budget control capability

• Calm and positive focus on delivery on time and on budget

• Excellent collaborator and communicator with people at all levels

Experience:

• Extensive Retail VM experience in fast paced Beauty retailer

• Shop floor and office experience

• Pack creation and providing direction

Tools and tech proficiency:

• Competent across all internal communication and People platforms

• Photoshop and sketchup a plus

As well as a competitive salary, here are just a few of the rewards that you can look forward to if you join us: a 6% non-contributory pension plan, 23 days holiday, 50% staff discount and access to product sample sales, access to Perks at Work, our online shopping channel with exclusive deals & discounts, as well as LOVE money to spend on your wellbeing and personal development.