Global In-Store Experience Senior Manager

REQ ID 98746 POSTED Jul 20, 2026 FUNCTION Sales LOCATION London, LND, GB, SW19 4DR RESPONSIBILITIES As Global In-Store VM Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of in-store experiences for Coty CB Color Cosmetics brands, within the Global In-store Excellence team. This role will be at the forefront of leading in-store experiences for our brand. This role demands a strategic approach, combining creative innovation with a deep understanding of retail trends, shopper behaviour and retailer’s landscape. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that every aspect of the store experience aligns with broader brand strategies and market needs. This position requires a creative mindset, strong project management skills and agility. YOUR MAIN FOCUS In-Store Experience Translate brand strategy and product innovation launches into clear, executable global merchandising guidelines for permanent and temporary retail environments; Design and develop permanent in-store fixtures, and visual merchandising elements that maximize brand expression and are rooted in shopper insights while also considering retailers and competitive environment, for an optimized store experience and ROI; Stay ahead of retail trends and the competitive environment to create stand out and ROI driven in-store solutions; Print production knowledge. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication Create strong written and verbal briefs that effectively communicate project objectives, requirements, and expectations, incorporating insights from cross-functional teams; Provide strategic retail and in-store expertise to guide and influence global brands and creative teams in the development of campaigns and distinctive assets; Collaborate with global cross functional teams to advise on global guidelines adaptation to local specificities; Work closely with internal teams and external agencies to maintain feedback loops and ensure alignment from design to execution, supporting the strategic direction. YOU ARE A COTY FIT You are proactive, solution-oriented professional, passionate and have an ability to multi-task. As an experienced In-Store / Retail Design / Visual Merchandising expert, you have a blend of creativity and strategic thinking with excellent organisation and prioritisation skills. You thrive from working in a fast-paced, diverse, and international environment, and are hungry to drive change in our industry. In addition to these key traits, you: +10 years of relevant VM experience, preferably in beauty with a Local Market and/or Global experience University degree / Business School / Creative background Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi stakeholders’ environment Business-oriented, creative thinker, proactive, detail and solution oriented, with a strong retail mindset (able to balance aesthetic excellence with commercial needs) and a cost-conscious approach Good understanding of retailers, shoppers, competitors and trends to contribute to the evolution and adaptation of brand guidelines Strong communicator & presentation skills, both written & verbal Capability to remain calm under pressure in a changing environment and to manage unexpected challenges Very strong knowledge/skills of Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook 2D & 3D Technical design skills are essential: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp (or similar) Budget management experience Fluency in English