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Are you ready to rethink your routine? We're looking for a Senior Visual Merchandising Manager to join our Creative team. In this role, you’ll go beyond creating displays, you’ll set the vision, define the strategy, and lead execution across markets. From crafting immersive layouts to developing global VM guidelines, you’ll ensure our brand story is consistently and beautifully brought to life in every retail space. Reporting into our Head of Store Design & VM, you'll balance creativity with commercial focus.


Welcome to Trinny London!

Here at Trinny London, we’re changing the face of makeup and demystifying skincare, and we're only just getting started. Founded in 2017 by Trinny Woodall, Trinny London is challenging people all over the world to rethink their routines.

We have achieved tremendous growth since 2017 and we’re proud to be one of Europe’s fastest-growing beauty brands. We’re generating millions of sales by developing innovative products, acquiring hundreds of thousands of supporters and customers all over the world, and more importantly, building a talented and motivated team to support our fantastic growth.

Our Values

We live by three core values: we bring fearless passion, we act with smart intent and we all wear yellow.

We always go the extra mile, working together to push boundaries and celebrate our wins and learnings as a team. We listen to every idea, big or small, and make considered decisions. We support each other to achieve our goals and thrive on collaboration.

The Role 

Your daily to-dos might look like this:

• Develop and lead the global visual merchandising strategy to ensure consistency, innovation, and alignment with seasonal campaigns and brand direction.
• Oversee the creation of captivating layouts, windows, and in-store displays that elevate the customer journey and maximise product visibility.
• Partner with Marketing, Commercial, Retail Operations and Design teams to deliver cohesive brand storytelling across all channels.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire the VM team, while creating clear execution guidelines to support flawless rollouts at store level.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, consumer behaviours, and competitor activity to continuously refine and refresh our VM approach.
• Oversee the production, sourcing, and installation of visual elements, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery.
• Own the VM budget, ensuring all projects are delivered within scope and resources are optimised.
• Build capability within store teams through training programs, workshops, and toolkits, ensuring consistent brand representation.
• Act as a brand ambassador, safeguarding visual integrity and ensuring all displays reflect our ethos and deliver a premium customer experience.
  

Requirements

These skills will help you go far in this role:

• Extensive experience in visual merchandising, with a track record of leading large-scale retail environments as well as smaller scale department store counters, ideally in the beauty, fragrance, or luxury sector.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of how VM drives sales and enhances brand equity, with the ability to align creative concepts to business goals.
• Strong awareness of retail and consumer trends.
• Excellent ability to manage complex, multi-market projects, prioritise effectively, and deliver under tight timelines.
• Skilled in design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and SketchUp, with an ability to translate creative ideas into practical execution.
• Ambitious, resourceful, and excited by the challenge of taking VM to the next level.

We love to hear from anybody interested in Trinny London! Although it’s useful to have the skills listed above, we’re always eager to hear from ambitious people looking for their next challenge. 

Benefits

Our mission is to give our customers the tools they need to be their best. And the same goes for our team through our benefits:

• Hybrid and flexible working, with core working hours
• 25 days holiday (we're also partial to a handful of spontaneous and well-earned Wellbeing Days throughout the year, as well as Early Finish Fridays and Summer Fridays)
• Welcome to Trinny London Starter Stack and swag
• Your Beauty Wallet: You'll receive a £500 annual product allowance to explore and enjoy our full range of Trinny London products
• Company discount for yourself, your friends, and family
• Vitality health scheme, EAP and Medicash (including dental, optical & audiological care)
• An annual personal training and development budget
• Enhanced family friendly packages 
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• T-Parties = many office socials as well as summer and festive celebrations!
• Rewards and Recognition Scheme (awarding length of service with gifts, vouchers and additional annual leave)

Equal Opportunities

We celebrate diversity in our customers, our products, and the teams we build. We champion inclusivity and want everyone to be the best versions of themselves.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome people from all backgrounds, with their unique perspectives, ideas and experiences. 

Stylish, grounded, uplifting – these values live through everything we do at Boden. Without the collaboration, honesty and friendship between our teams, we wouldn't be where we are today. We curate a world of beauty that's ethical, inclusive – and importantly – good fun. We inspire you to live your best life. We are Boden.

Overview

As a Merchandising Admin Assistant at Boden, you'll play a key role in supporting the Product team to maximise sales and profit. You'll help keep everything running smoothly — from managing purchase orders and tracking stock intake, to maintaining accurate data across systems. With a sharp eye for detail and a love of organisation, you'll make sure the right product reaches the right place at the right time.

What You Will Do

• Manage the purchase order and approval process, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business plans.
• Review stock intake against forecasts and highlight any variances.
• Prepare and share weekly stock availability reports.
• Support Monday trade meetings with clear, reliable data.
• Maintain data integrity across systems, acting as the go-to for accurate product and stock information.

What We Are Looking For

• A genuine passion for merchandising and data-driven decision making.
• Confident Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong analytical skills and sharp attention to detail.
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Previous retail or administrative experience (ideal but not essential).
• Clear, confident communication skills.
• Proactive problem-solving and excellent time management.
• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & targeted annual bonus scheme.
• Generous Boden clothing allowance
• 30% discount on all current clothing ranges.
• 25 days Holiday annually, plus Bank Holidays.
• Online Portal with an array of discounts on retail & entertainment.
• Virtual GP Service for you and your household
• Free onsite parking and subsidised café.

We want Boden to be the place everyone wants to work. Friendly, open and tolerant. A best-of-British company with diverse teams, equal opportunities, and fair working and recruitment practices. We believe in hiring the best person for the job, whoever they are, helping them thrive in it and celebrating their individuality.

We would like to encourage people from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for our roles. If you need any reasonable adjustments or additional support during your application process, please do not hesitate to let us know.

• Develop and implement comprehensive merchandising strategies aligned with brand objectives and market trends.
• Analyse sales data, market trends, and competitor activity to identify opportunities for product assortment optimisation and inventory management.
• Plan and manage seasonal buying, ensuring optimal product mix, depth, and breadth across all categories.
• Collaborate closely with Buying, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, and E-commerce teams to ensure cohesive product presentation and promotional activity.
• Develop sales forecasts and manage inventory levels to maximise sell-through and minimise markdowns and stock obsolescence.
• Manage the OTB (Open-to-Buy) budget effectively, ensuring profitability and return on investment.
• Analyse the performance of online and in-store visual merchandising strategies and provide input for improvements.
• Lead and mentor a team of merchandisers and assistant merchandisers, fostering their professional growth.
• Stay informed about global fashion trends, emerging markets, and innovative retail strategies.
• Prepare and present performance reports and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement in merchandising processes and systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field.
• A minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in retail merchandising, with a significant portion in a senior management role within the fashion or apparel industry.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and executing merchandising strategies that drive sales and profitability.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in sales data analysis, forecasting, and inventory management techniques.
• Experience with retail merchandising software and proficient in MS Excel.
• Excellent understanding of retail operations, including buying cycles, stock control, and visual merchandising principles.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment.
• Experience with both online and brick-and-mortar retail merchandising is highly advantageous.
• Commercial acumen and a passion for the fashion industry.

• Develop and execute comprehensive retail operations strategies to meet business objectives and enhance profitability.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of all retail stores, ensuring high standards of service, efficiency, and compliance.
• Lead the merchandising function, defining product placement, visual merchandising guidelines, and in-store displays to maximize sales and brand appeal.
• Manage inventory levels across the store network, implementing effective stock control and replenishment strategies.
• Develop and implement training programs for store staff to enhance product knowledge, sales skills, and customer service standards.
• Analyze sales data, customer feedback, and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation in retail operations and merchandising.
• Collaborate with the buying and marketing teams to ensure alignment between product assortment, promotional activities, and store presentation.
• Manage operational budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure profitability targets are met.
• Drive initiatives to improve the in-store customer experience, ensuring consistency and excellence across all touchpoints.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of regional managers, store managers, and merchandising specialists.

• Extensive experience in retail management, with a significant focus on operations and merchandising at a senior level.
• Proven track record of driving sales growth and improving operational efficiency in a multi-store environment.
• Strong understanding of visual merchandising principles and inventory management techniques.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in developing and implementing successful retail strategies.
• Proficiency in retail management software and data analysis tools.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Must be available to work full-time and based in London, England, UK .