The Merchandisning Lead is responsible for leading brand in-stores visibility implementation & overseeing field execution ensuring proper POSM deployment, planogram execution and visual merchandising standards.
This position plays a crucial role in driving in-store visibility and execution excellence and leads field team performance to deliver superior shopper experience and brand presence.
Key Responsibilities
1. Oversee Field Execution
Manage and supervise field merchandising activities across all retail touchpoints all brands
Ensure timely and accurate implementation of merchandisings plans
2. Visual Merchandising Standards
Develop, monitor implement and enforce brand visual merchandising guidelines
Conduct regular in-store audits to maintain consistency and quality of displays
3. Monitor Stock Levels In-Store
Conduct frequent field visit & supervise reports on stock availability and highlight out-of-stocks situations to sale team via daily group update
Make weekly reports of stock availability by stores, by chains and connect with sale team to ful-fill
4. Lead Implementation of Visibility Plans (POSM + Planogram)
Lead end-to-end implementation of visibility plans, including POSM and planogram execution across stores.
Ensure POSM materials are installed correctly, on time, and in line with brand guidelines.
Monitor and support execution of in-store activations, including:
. Booth / pop-up / event set-up and dismantling
. Installation of activation POSM and visibility materials
. On-site coordination during activation periods
Work closely with
Trade Marketing Assistant, Sales, and agencies to ensure smooth execution of activation plans.
Track execution issues and propose corrective actions to improve visibility impact and operational efficiency.
5. Visibility Compliance & Market Competition Tracking
Track and make monthly report visibility in-stores compliance and provide feedbacks, actions to improve performance
Provide regular updates on competitor activities and market trends
6. Leadership & Team Performance Management
Lead and coach field merchandising team to achieve KPIs
Monitor compliance with brand standards and operational process
7. Activation Logistics & Materials Management
Coordinate logistics for POSM, stocks, and promotional gimmicks before, during, and after activations or events.
Monitor in-out movement of POSM, samples, and gimmicks to ensure accuracy and availability.
Ensure materials are delivered, installed, removed, and stored properly according to activation timelines.
Flag risks related to logistics, stock shortages, or execution delays and escalate promptly.
a. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Economics, or a related field
Knowledge of merchandising, category management, retail operation
b. Experience
Minimum 3+ years of experience in a similar role within retail or supermarket environment, prefferably in beauty, personal care.
Experience in FMCG/Retail is preferred
Experience working in beauty or dermatology marketing is an advantage
c. Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of visual merchandising principles and retail operations
Analytical mindset with ability to interpret sale data, retail understanding and merchandising planning
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Excellent leadership and team management
Quick problem solver with strong coordination & communication/negotiation skills
Detail-oriented, able to work under pressure
Team player, capable of collaborating effectively with internal teams (Trade, Sale, Marketing) and external agencies
Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with merchandising software is a plus
Fluency in English (both writen & spoken)