NARS Cosmetics Looking for Marketing & Visual Merchandising Coordinator at Markham, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Company overview

NARS inspires self-expression, creativity, and artistry–bringing high-fashion, high-style, and forward thinking to beauty.

NARS cosmetics was founded by François Nars, iconic makeup artist and photographer. His legendary work as a makeup artist created some of the most iconic images of the 90s and revolutionized the way people wear makeup today.

Job purpose

The Marketing & Visual Merchandising Coordinator will support the implementation of critical marketing and merchandising strategies for the NARS brand. This role will provide operational marketing support to implement seasonal brand programs. Coordinate with Sales Administration team, Retailers, and Field Team on maintaining accurate planograms, assortment and launch calendars. The Marketing & VM Coordinator will report to the Brand Manager.

Duties and responsibilities

Marketing:

• Liaise with field team, sales administration, training teams to support seamless execution of marketing plans
• Maintain the allocation summary for launches and promotions while working with Marketing Manager and Sales department to execute on time program shipments and in-store implementation.
• Maintain Launch & Promo Summary documents with accuracy
• Attend bi-weekly launch & promo TB with team on alignment with launches and timelines
• Initiate, maintain and update BOMs for launches and promotional programs
• Work closely with RBT on retailer assortments and disco skus seasonally

Visual Merchandising:

• Maintain and communicate the planogram directory for all channels of distribution to field team
• Work closely with brand holder on VM units and assortments for each season
• Manage planogram approval process with retailers
• Along with Brand Manager map, update and track tester units, gondola and in store template update working within the brand holder guidelines
• Act as the key contact with outside suppliers for locally sourced items
• Produce merchandising visuals, pricing strips and display communication pieces as needed
• Maintain transparency file and organize the image update seasonally as directed by brand holder

E-Retail:

• Manage the product set-up asset requirements for new items and promotional programs
• Collaborate with Brand Manager and regional counterpart to execute digital marketing digital marketing programs

Qualifications:

• University degree or College diploma in business, marketing or related retail field
• Minimum of two years related work experience
• Must be detail oriented and ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of Microsoft office
• Proficient in Excel and data reporting
• Excellent Organizational skills
• Must be flexible and willing to work in a team-based environment
• Cosmetic/beauty industry knowledge an asset
• Strong written & oral communication

Direct reports

• None

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.