Total 2 events manager job vacancies in The Philippines

Main Responsibilities:

ANIMATION & PRODUCT LAUNCHES

• Align the brand direction for each launch with the regional vision to ensure relevant visual merchandising outcomes that supports the marketing strategy.
• To submit forecasting of launch POSM and testers based on marketing priorities and budget.
• Design and create visual merchandising displays based on launches needs in all POS and to manage the production and delivery to stores.
• Consolidate POSM orders that requires local fabrication for all launches.
• Update planogram for all stores and formats based on Merchandising plan and aligning with Marketing team.
• Preparation of visuals for various formats utilizing brand guidelines and manage vendors in the process and ensure visuals are installed on planned launch date.
• Preparation of comprehensive and clear launch fitting guide relevant for all stores for BC to follow.
• To provide asset creation and graphic layout for all launches and related market event setup.
• Consolidate launch reports for submission to Regional team and photos update on Flash report.
• To submit Sephora VM planograms for every launch changeover.
• To work with suppliers on VM POSM production for animation and events setup.
• Setup of animation and events.

OPENINGS/ RENOVATION

• To create a store brief when there is a new store opening or renovation.
• To plan the visual merchandising aspects of a new store by preparing the planogram, category organization and visual elements of the store.
• Assist in sourcing and ordering of merchandising elements, manage the production processes, timeline and quality.
• Align store’s needs with regional direction in the presentation of products and visuals.
• Preparation of comprehensive and clear store opening fitting guide for setup team to follow.

FORECASTING, INVENTORY MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

• To manage long-term planning for planograms based on the product assortment plan to identify POSM needs and allocation for PH network.
• To consolidate and submit forecasting of generic and permanent POSM based on above, while validating warehouse stock levels to ensure accurate forecast.
• Track status of orders and ensure timely delivery of POSMs to each store.
• Work with logistics team to align allocation plans for markets and ensure healthy POSM stock levels.
• Manage local production to fulfill store needs where necessary.
• Manage and track cost spending with every launch VM (F24, F27) budget.

The Retail & Education Manager is responsible for driving retail and net sales, monitoring SOH, supporting marketing to maximize sales, and recruiting and developing staff.  In addition, he/she is responsible for all aspects of Product training, Brow training, and Selling methods in a fun and energized learning environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

Business Acumen

• Develop and execute a commercial strategy to achieve daily/monthly/yearly sales goals and effectively cascade this to the field team.
• Analyze and assess retail productivity from channels to doors to BA/BEs, including monitoring of retail and service KPIs
• Effectively lead the team to ensure that all corporate initiatives are met and collaborate with the marketing team on in-store initiatives to achieve retail sales targets.
• Support marketing team in forecasting new products based on historical data and current trends from each retail channel
• Monitor and control SOH.  Ensure proper inventory management and that stock levels are accurate. 
• Control monthly/yearly/expense targets of the sales & education team, i.e., Salaries, commission, testers, supplies, and T&E.

Management 

• Redefine roles and expectations among the sales coaches/teams based on the new structure. Lead by example, coach, develop, and support the field team to work effectively. Develop and coach field staff effectively utilizing all tools available for on-counter coaching.
• Responsible for the mentoring and development of the field team and ensuring continuous improvement of overall BE/BA productivity in the Philippines
• With the use of MJSF, consistently review the performance of team members and help create action plans for development.
• Ensure all reports are submitted accurately and on time.

Retail Operations 

• Work alongside the marketing team to develop locally relevant in-store activities, tactical offers, and promos to support focus categories and key launches.
• Responsible for all processes of the online Booking system, i.e., translation, training, liaising with the Regional team, and communicating with all local stores.  Be the contact person for any issues and liaise with the Regional team to resolve them promptly.
• Facilitate quarterly stock count and inventory alignment.

Visual Merchandising 

• Ensure ALL Visual Merchandising guidelines, priorities, and timelines are followed, executed, and aligned with budgeted VM A&P.
• Ensure that Benefit merchandise is displayed per the visual merchandising guidelines and that proper product display/merchandising for every launch and animation is observed.
• Coordinate with local and international suppliers/contractors.

Training & Education

• Plan the Training Calendar according to the launch calendar
• Responsible for all aspects of Brow Training, both classroom training and in-store coaching and monitor their skills and techniques to match Regional standard
  • Ensure all BEs are aligned in the execution and expectations of your Service Reboost Plans
• Implements all Benefit education training to our staff and Sephora cast members to achieve desired business results
• Ensures all Benefit Brow Bars meet the regional hygiene requirements and assists in sourcing the necessary Brow Bar tools and supplies.
• Monitor and strengthen BEs’ productivity.
• Continually inspires and acts as a Benefit brand ambassador, leading the Benefit cultural characteristics by example.
• Coordinate with the International/Regional Training team regularly.