Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. COTY is the global leader in fragrance and number three in color cosmetics. COTY’s products are sold in over 150 countries around the world. COTY and its brands are committed to a range of social causes as well as seek to minimize its impact on the environment. For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com. 

ROLE AND DEPARTMENT  

We are actively looking for a Visual Merchandiser to be based in Shanghai. Your primary role will be to ensure visual merchandising efficiency within Travel Retail Asia Pacific focusing on Promotional and Permanent Merchandising.

Brands: Full portfolio across categories.

Markets covered within the scope: China & Greater China  

THE ROLE  

In this role you will be responsible for: 

• Define, design and implement a creative visual merchandising strategy
• Ensure visual merchandising implementation and standards across the region
• In charge of planograming for all portfolio (Fragrances, Makeup and Skincare) Update displays to promote new product launches and reflect key periods
• Source for props, visual and any tools needed for permanent counter and temporary promotions opening in line with brand guidelines. Creating specific promotional displays when applicable.
• Forecast, ordering and maintenance of Display highlight.
• Adapt & develop launch visual merchandising guidelines in line with the brands’ image
• Support other Merchandising Project Manager and Visual Merchandisers within the team when necessary on permanent and temporary projects
• Monitor costs and work within budget
• Liaise with suppliers and source elements  

WHAT YOU’LL BRING  

We’d love to see candidates who have: 

• You will need to have strong project management skills with 5-8 years’ experience minimum and be able to simultaneously manage multiple projects across categories - fragrance, skincare and makeup.
• Experience in perfume & cosmetics industry is appreciated but not mandatory.
• Ideally, you will have a design background in merchandising or interior design with knowledge of design software (Microsoft Office & Adobe Creative Clouds/AutoCAD).
• You are proactive, think out of the box, have good leadership skills, embrace a can-do attitude, and believe in team spirit, you will thrive and progress well in our dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong communication skills in English and Mandarin are needed.  

WHAT WE OFFER 

This is a unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll get to work in a diverse environment with a team who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.