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Position Purpose
The Merchandizing Operations & Animation Manager is responsible for leading the strategic process for B&M and online animations and activations. He/She will be owning the end to end process for sampling and gifting, instore animations and online brand activations.
Key Accountabilities
Lead the strategic process for merchandizing operations
Navigate cross functional teams and structure to drive merchandizing animation online and offline
Manage process improvement and streamlining workflow on gifting, sampling and merchandizing operations for instore animations
Plan and execute yearly calendars for animations, sampling, gifting and other category lead initiatives
Oversee end to end process for gifting and sampling across Ecom and B&M internally and externally
Lead operational conversations with Merchandizing leadership team to create yearly strategic plan for gifting for CRM, KCPs, Thematics, Brands and Ecom
Manage seasonal/promotional markdown operations for merchandizing
Manage and mentor director talent, oversee and manage broader team of specialists.
Oversee, direct and manage teams that execute animations for B&M and online
Create and strategically lead communication of Animations and Activations across the organization
Manage animation and Ecom calendars
Communicate effectively and in timely manner on all animation, activations and operational changes to internal and external stake holders
Secure brand assets for online distortion in line with merchandizing strategy
Collaboration with Ecommerce, Supply Chain and marketing team to ensure timely implementation of all deliverables
Lead cross category product assortment, collaborating with Merchandising, Marketing and Inventory Planning leadership and working teams.
Communication & Reporting
Circulate monthly the animation and activation book
Share monthly animation and activation overview by category for online and B&M
Track and share monthly animation installation updates with stores
Liaise and cooperate with all different functional departments ensuring timely and proper execution of animations, activations, exposures and thematics (online and offline)
Management & Leadership
Provides guidance and direction to team, including setting performance KPIs and monitoring performance
Identifies development needs of the team and coaches/helps to improve their knowledge and skills
Skills, Experience and Personality
3-5 years of experience in Visual Merchandising, Marketing
Operationally savvy
Strategic and creative thinker
Thrives in ambiguity
Client centric
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Comfortable presenting to senior leadership
Team player
Great people manager
Most importantly, She/he needs to live and breathe the Sephora Culture, DNA and Employee Value propositions (EVP) with a passion for people and making a difference. She/he need to have excellent authentic communication and influencing skills and be energized by working in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
